For 2009, the BMSC developed an objective called Kids Come First!! The objective of the BMSC is to provide the best player development experience for our club members so they can reach their maximum potential and enjoy learning the game of soccer. As our children get more involved in the game of soccer, it is assumed that our members desire to play soccer on the high school level or equivalent competitive league level. To obtain this objective, BMSC aims to instill an environment of enthusiasm and appreciation for the sport of soccer. It aims to promote good sportsmanship and develop technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components of the game to be a quality soccer player and achieve the desired level of play. The BMSC believes that a successful player develops both individual skills as well as team skills. Consequently, our program incorporates the concepts of good sportsmanship, self-control, leadership, commitment to teamwork and team spirit.
Once they are at the ages of 8 thru 18, they will have the choice to sign up with either Travel-Rec or Travel-Comp (aka Travel-Competitive). These programs will provide an opportunity to group the more advanced players together and play against similar opponents, and the less advanced players will get a chance to improve and get better playing against their peers. They will have more playing time on a recreation team and get a chance to build up their skills and confidence (and have fun!) in a less competitive environment. The club feels strongly that recreational players could still develop into excellent varsity soccer players.
The club feels this will benefit and help the development of all players. Please note that it's important to realize that both recreation players and the more competitive players will still do the same amount of driving to games. The distinction only refers to their current ability level and where they would have the best opportunity to improve their soccer skills and have fun.