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Kevin Crow nominated for U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame!
The National Soccer Hall of Fame released the names of the semifinalists on the Veteran and Builder ballots for the Class of 2025, which will be inducted May 3 in Frisco. The Player Ballot, which considers players who have been retired for at least three years but no more than 10 years, is in the…
Read MoreEric Nilius joins Ballistic United staff!!
By Dennis Miller The first time Eric Nilius met with Ballistic United was back in 2018 when Nilius was in California from Colorado to get his “C” coaching license. Nilius met with Ballistic executive director Kevin Crow about possibly joining Ballistic in 2019, but Nilius decided to return to Colorado where he would be the…
Read MoreBy Dennis Miller I didn’t know Austin Daniels very well, having only had the pleasure of talking over the phone with him a few times regarding Ballistic United or about an award Daniels had earned. But the one constant I can say about Daniels is that each time I spoke with him, he made me…
Read MoreAnother successful BUSC Abroad trip in the books!
By Dennis Miller When Ballistic United Soccer Club Executive Director Kevin Crow was 13 years old, he travelled to England as part of a local district all-star team. It was a great experience and provided some context for Crow as he looked at his possible playing career. “It really whet my appetite,” said Crow. “It…
Read MoreBUSC welcomes Shawn Nicklaw to coach MLSNEXT U-19 team!
The Ballistic United Soccer Club has always taken great pride in the coaching staff they’ve assembled. Another key to developing an elite group is to never stop searching for high quality coaches. Ballistic has done just that and is pleased to announce the hiring of Shawn Nicklaw, the Associate Head Coach at St, Mary’s College.…
Read MoreBUSC coaches racking up U.S. Soccer Coaching Licenses!
The Ballistic United Soccer Club prides itself putting the best possible coaches on their roster, which in turn helps the club get the best out of their players as they nurture their skill set. Here is a rundown of coaches that have gained national certification. *Carlos Schulze: U.S. Soccer Grassroots, U.S. National D license (has…
Read MoreAustin Daniels honored with national Hall of Fame selection!
That Austin Daniels is a topnotch and inspirational soccer coach is a given. He is a four-time Hall of Fame member in Connecticut, and in his three years at Ballistic United as the Director of Coaching Education, coaches have continually raved about his knowledge and mentorship. The weekend of January 13-14 let the entire country…
Read MoreFormer BUSC player Shane de Flores picked in MLS Super Draft!
Shane de Flores, who played U-14 through U-16 at Ballistic United, was drafted by the Chicago Fire in the MLS Super Draft on Tuesday. De Flores, who is from Danville and is a junior at Stanford, was the 14th pick in the third-round.
Read MoreBUSC MLSNEXT U-19 picked as Squad of the Day at MLSNEXT Fest!
The BUSC U-19 team was picked as the “Squad of the Day,” following their 7-0 win over the New York Soccer Club at the MLSNEXT Fest in Arizona. In their other games, Ballistic drew 1-1 with both Bethesda SC and Chula Vista FC.
Read MoreBUSC Office Hours!
Hello there! Do you need to drop something off or pick something up from the Ballistic United offices? Or perhaps you need a signature on a document or even check out the lost or found? The visit the BUSC office during office hours! Stop by Monday-Wednesday, or Thursday’s from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. The office is…
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