Ballistic United Soccer Club

Welcome to the Ballistic United Soccer Clubs Web page. BUSC has celebrated 40 years of soccer excellence.We hope you enjoy the generational pictures, and read about the history of the club supporting the youth of Pleasanton.
Please check back often for updates on BUSC Programs, events, and activities.

BUSC 2009 REGISTRATION

All Walk-in Registration for Fall Soccer Sign-ups have been held. All 2009 BUSC Registration can be completed via the internet online - for online registration details - please visit our Registration Page.
NOTE: You will not receive current BUSC notification emails unless you are Registered for the 2009 - 2010 season.

COMPETITIVE TEAMS

All placements for our competitive teams have now completed and our competitive teams have been formed. Thank you to all who participated. Please check the website for a list of camps - [D1 camps] [D3 camps] [D4 camps]

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BUSC Announces D3 Coaches for 2009-2010

BUSC Press release – March 5^th 2009

Ballistic United announces Division 3 coaches for 2009 2010 season

After the most successful Division 3 season ever, Technical Director Andrew Ziemer has again retained most of the staff and pending board approval will soon add several key additions.

The BUSC D3 2008- 2009 season was a huge success both on and off the field. All BUSC teams from U10-U19 adopted a share Philosophy and Vision about soccer and played a common system and style of play.

The BUSC played in the 1:3:4:3 and 1:4:3:3 system and emphasized attacking, creative, possession soccer and high pressure defense. With a clear age specific objectives for each age group, the emphasis is on individual player development.

Andrew Ziemer states, The staff from 2008-2009 were the most committed group of coaches that I have ever worked with. All of the returning and new coaches are ready to bring the BUSC Division 3 program to the next level. I am super excited and privileged to work with such an ambitious coaching staff. The online registration numbers are already off the chart and we are 25/30 days from the first placement. The word is out. The BUSC D3 program is on the rise.

BUSC D3 teams are divided into Black teams (1st teams) and White teams (2nd teams). In the 2008 2009 season the Black teams won 4 League Championships and 2 second place finishes. The White teams also had a lot of success in both results with most teams finishing 2nd or 3rd place, but also in player development. We anticipate many White team players making the jump to Black teams for the 2009 2010 season.

For information or to pre-register for placements please go to :

http://www.busc.org/placements-d3.htm

The 2009 - 2010 BUSC Division 3 Coaches are :

U10 B Tyrone Tuell
U10 B pending board approval
U10 B pending board approval

U11 Black pending board approval
U11 White pending board approval

U12 Black Graham Bennett
U12 White pending board approval

U13 Black Tyrone Tuell
U13 White Eddie Chiu

U14 Black Pablo Espinosa
U14 White - Woody Russell

U16 Black Doug Murray
U16 White - Matt Harizal

U19 Black Ed Lecco
U19 White Kris Hall

At BUSC, one of the highlights each season for many of our competitive players is the Hoek Club Concept Camp. This special 5 day training camp is an opportunity for our players and coaches to develop while under the oversight of some of the top soccer instructors in the world.
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!

(Click here for Dates, Times, and Locations by Team)

BUSC to offer SACQA Program

Ballistic United Soccer Club is unveiling the Speed, Agility, Coordination and Quickness Academy Program, or SACQA (pronounced sah’-kuh) Program. In addition to our many camps and clinics that are primarily soccer technique-based, the highly innovative SACQA curriculum model will help prepare players for their highest level possible by using activities that will focus on making them faster, more powerful, and more coordinated.

For additional detailed and program description - Click here
Sign up form - Click here

NOTE: Updated Training schedule and location: Starts July 6th [Click Here]

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Ballistic United will be offering a NEW U8 Academy program in 2009

Ballistic United is offering this year, a new program specifically designed for the under 8 player. Our U8 Academy program (birth dates - August 2001-July 2002) is set to kickoff in early August. The U8 Academy will be under the guidance and leadership of Andrew Ziemer, Technical Director of our Division III program and Tony Chavarria, Technical Director of our Division IV program.

“Our goal is to provide the highest quality development program for the most motivated and committed U8 Division IV boys within the Ballistic United Soccer Club.”
A Free Clinic for U8 players will take place at the Aquatic Park (Amador Valley Park), 4301 Black Avenue on July 1st, 5:00 pm. A Parent program talk and Q&A with Andrew will immediately follow the clinic.

Click here for more information

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Parent Letter

Dear Ballistic U8 Parent,

I’m pleased to announce a new program specifically designed for the under 8 player that Ballistic United is offering this year. Our U8 Academy program (birth dates - August 2001-July 2002) is set to kickoff in early August. The U8 Academy will be under the guidance and leadership of Andrew Ziemer, Technical Director of our Division III program and Tony Chavarria, Technical Director of our Division IV program.

“Our goal is to provide the highest quality development program for the most motivated and committed U8 Division IV boys within the Ballistic United Soccer Club.”

Program objectives include:

Create a “soccer contagious environment” which is FUN but teaches proper training habits.
Provide the highest level curriculum to develop “technically gifted” players. The main focus will be on individual players and SKILLS.
Educate players on what it takes to become successful on the field.

Program highlights include:

Players remain with their Division 4 Teams but receive additional training through the Academy program.
20 one hour Training Sessions with professional coaches / trainers
4 “in-house” small sided play days designed to maximize individual touches on the ball.
Possible option to participate in the U10 Ballistic Jamboree
Low cost - $175.00 dollars per player

Andrew personally asked me to pass on that “if your son loves soccer, please have him join us for a FREE clinic.” After the clinic Andrew will talk to you about the BUSC Vision on Youth Development as well as answer any questions you have about this new and exciting program.

The free clinic takes place at the Aquatic Park, 4301 Black Avenue on July 1^st, 5:00 pm. The parent talk with Andrew will immediately follow the clinic.

You can register your players for the U8 Academy program now at www.busc.org or wait until after the clinic to make your decision. Please review the attached flyer and visit www.busc.org for additional information.

Yours in Soccer,

Ed Lecco

Director Division III, Ballistic United Soccer Club

To sign up, please fill in and mail Sign Up form to BUSC U8 Academy. (Link to sign up form)

27 Ballistic United Player’s Earn All-League High School Recognition!! [more]

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27 Ballistic United Player’s Earn All-League Recognition!!

Ballistic United is proud to announce the achievements our players have made to their respective High School Soccer Programs. Representing 12 different Bay Area High Schools… here are your 2009 High School All-League recipients:

DFAL
DFAL Defensive Player of the Year: Weston Bergh (Miramonte)

DFAL 1st team All League: Nic Carillo (Acalanes), Ben Rudolph (Campolindo), Bobby Regalado (Miramonte)

DFAL 2nd team All League: Logan Spittler (Acalanes), Sam Clark (Miramonte), Joe Clark (Miramonte), Andrew Choi (Campolindo)

DFAL Honorable Mention: Jamie Somerville (Dub)

EBAL
EBAL 1st team All League: David Norton (Foothill), Wes Moar (DLS)

EBAL 2nd Team Dillan Mulaney (AVHS), Nick Holke (AVHS), Sam Zizer(DLS), Jeff Briggs(AVHS), Tyler Copeman(AVHS), Steve LaCommare (AVHS), Brian Johnston (AV)

EBAL Honorable Mention: Eric Cavalli (Foothill), Alex Laughton (DLS), Jaime Alcontar (Liv.), Derek Walcott (Cal), Andrew Noble (Cal), Nikko Lecco (Foothill), Aaron Lek (Foothill)

HAAL
HAAL 1st team All League: Nikolai Littleton (Piedmont)

BCL
BCL 1st team All League (College Prep.)

BUSC Parents: SIDELINE BEHAVIOR UPDATE

Please take a moment to view our policy on Sideline Behavior.

To BUSC Division 4 (Recreational) U9 and U10 Parents

BUSC is completely dependent upon parent volunteers to support youth soccer in Pleasanton. While every volunteer is important in supporting your son's soccer season, two roles are absolutely critical. Parent coaches and referee volunteers are absolutely the most critical volunteer position we must staff for the U9/U10 program. Volunteers are what make our soccer programs possible. I encourage you all to participate at whatever level you can and to step up where needed to ensure all of our youth have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful game.

Many Thanks, Gordon Zagar.

Letter to U9 & U10 Parents, with training information
U9-U10 Referee Program
PSRA Referee Class Sign-Up

CLUB MEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES

We at Ballistic United Soccer Club rely on E-mail for our communication. We use it for communications on upcoming events of the club, placement information, registration and last minute changes. Coaches and parents on your child's team, also use this method to communicate with you. If you have changed your e-mail address please send your name, and new email address to buscsoccer@aol.com so it can be updated in our records.
Thank you! BUSC

BUSC Has “Club History” WEB PAGE

BUSC has a very long and proud history. You will be surprised how deep the Club's roots go. Built by hundreds of dedicated individuals, who have spent thousands of volunteer hours managing the club, training soccer players and otherwise making sure that boys in the Tri-Valley area have a place to play quality soccer, BUSC has become synonymous with soccer of the highest quality.

Three generations of individuals have now played, coached or have been involved with Ballistic United Soccer Club programs. In preparation of the club's 40th anniversary, BUSC has started to assemble a Club History page.

Please take a look at the various articles by clicking here.
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BUSC OFFICE – Questions about BUSC Programs

To lower program costs the Ballistic United Soccer Club has relocated their office to a virtual location. You may contact anyone in the BUSC organization by using our web page mailer, or you can determine whom to contact at our Organizations page.

All U.S. mail should be directed to the Club’s mailing address:
P.O. Box 523, Pleasanton, California 94566.
The office Telephone number is 925 463-6313

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