Camps & Clinics 2025
Ballistic United Soccer Club is proud to be offering Summer & Winter camps, along with Clinics which happen the first three Fridays of each month throughout the season. For Competitive Camps please contact Eric Nilius ericnilius@busc.org . For Recreational Camps please contact randyjames@busc.org
Soccer Programs
BUSC Rec Soccer Spring Academy - 2025
Program Details:
- Starts: Mar 31 ’25
- Ends: May 2 ’25
- Cost: $175
- Location: Val Vista Park
- Minimum age: 2018 Birthyear
- Maximum age: 2010 Birthyear
Play-Practice-Play format (see below).
PLAY 1 - Coaches will organize players into games to have focused play and coach observes and guides them towards developing their own solutions.
PRACTICE - Practice activities should be of appropriate challenge, resemble the game, involve the players making decisions and allow for creative problem solving. The coaching role during this phase is to guide players while using teaching actions.
PLAY 2 - Play again This phase offers players the opportunity and freedom to play, without interruption, in an environment that mirrors the actual game. The focus of the final Play phase is to encourage players to express themselves and demonstrate what they learned during the Practice phase. The coach will observe and guide using minimal dialogue.
Friday sessions will be oriented around a short warm-up and playing small-sided games with the focus being the same topic as the previous Monday session.
Ballistic Futures Program 2025
Program Details:
- Starts: Mar 21 ’25
- Ends: May 2 ’25
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Val Vista Park
- Open to all boys attending kindergarten in the Fall
Welcome to our Ballistic Futures Program! This initiative is crafted to serve as an engaging introduction to the captivating world of the sport for our youngest participants. Throughout the program, players will delve into the game's fundamentals and rules, honing essential skills in the process. Sessions will be a dynamic blend of individual activities and small-sided games, ensuring a well-rounded, fun learning environment. This program aims to equip players for future participation in our recreational program!
Friday sessions will be oriented around a short warm-up and playing small-sided games with the focus being the same topic as the previous Monday session.
We look forward to an exciting and enriching experience for all participants in our Future Ballistic Program!
Futsal Programs
Hello, my name is Anthony Villegas, and I am the Futsal Director at Ballistic United. Additionally, I am the 2014 Premier Coach and the 2009 MLS Next Coach. I have been coaching at Ballistic for over a decade and have dedicated the last six years to coaching futsal. My entire playing career was also spent at Ballistic United.
What is futsal? Futsal is a fast-paced game played on a hard surface with continuous end-to-end action. Each team has five players on the court at a time: one goalkeeper and four court players. Some might liken it to basketball played with a soccer ball and a larger net.
I believe futsal is an incredibly beneficial component in the development of a soccer player. It offers players the opportunity to enhance their technical ball skills, becoming more comfortable with dribbling and executing skills at high speed. Moreover, it sharpens their insight and accelerates their decision-making abilities in game situations.
I am thrilled to be leading our club's futsal program. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance our players' development and take their skills to the next level.
Spring Season Futsal Program for 2017 and 2016 birth years
Program Details:
- Starts: Mar 1 ’25
- Ends: May 31 ’25
- Cost: $300
- Location: TBA
- Birth years 2016 and 2017
- This program is geared to more competitive players looking to develop their skills at a higher level
Spring REC 2025 Futsal
Program Details:
- Location: Pleasanton Middle School
- Dates: Feb 25, 27 March 4, 6, 10, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
- Tuesday - training
- Thursday - games - five minute warm up, two 25 minute halves. Five minute halftime.
- Age groups U7-U12
- If your son was registered for our fall rec program, this is the program for you!
- Great for beginners
Camp Directors
Randy James
Director of Recreational Programs
Randy brings almost 30 years of coaching experience to the table coaching at multitude of levels, Randy is the perfect person to oversee our Recreation program.
Drawing on his vast coaching knowledge, he can help develop the Rec players to take the next step up. You can always find Randy around the Rec fields helping kids!
"I love my position at BUSC as it allows me to work with both coaches and players. My goal is not just about teaching them the skills of the sport; it's about fostering a long-term love for the game that goes beyond the field, developing their character and creating lasting memories of friendship and growth. "
Eric Nilius
Director of Competitive Programs
Eric Nilius is an experienced soccer professional with extensive coaching and operations experience. Over his 11-year career, he held roles such as Director of Soccer Operations at San Francisco Glens, where he worked with the First Team, MLS Next Academy, and various events. He also served as a Director of Coaching and Coach Educator at Roseville Youth Soccer Club.
Originally from Colorado, Eric has a rich coaching background, including roles with Colorado Rush and Colorado Rapids. He holds a USSF B License and is currently working on his UEFA B License through the Football Association of Ireland. Eric combines his practical experience to drive soccer excellence at every level.