Your player is assigned a team and will work on developing dribbling, passing, trapping, defending, shooting, throw-ins, speed and agility. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and good sportsmanship. ABSC is dedicated to the health and well-being of our players and has a strict no header policy and we begin each practice with the FIFA-11+ warm-up to reduce injury.
ABSC is a non-profit that relies on volunteer coaches that have been trained, background checked and vetted by ABSC. A professional ABSC coach will be on the field to provide on-field assistance to all teams. Teams have the option to employ a dedicated coach or trainer for an extra fee.
Year-round programs (separate registration by season)
Fall: Sep-Oct | Winter: Jan-Feb (Indoor) | Spring: Mar-May | Summer: Jun-Aug
Format - Fall & Spring
• Teams of 8-10 players (coed, boys, or girls)
• Program is based on volunteer parent Coaches & parent Team Manager
• Weekday 90 min practice either 4-5:30pm or 5:30-7pm
• One weekend 5v5 game, with goalie (20 minute halves, with a 5 minute break)
IMPORTANT: Teams opting for an ABSC professional Coach must still have a volunteer parent Team Manager for a successful season.
Dates, Locations & Times
• Spring (mid-March to 1st weekend of June) & Fall (late August to 1st weekend of November)
• Teams automatically enrolled in Unity Cup, a 2-day tournament final weekend of season
• Practice Time: 4-5:30pm or 5:30-7pm. Players can make requests at registration.
• Possible Locations: Ocean View, Albany | James Kenney, Berkeley | Fielding, Berkeley | Ohlone, Berkeley
Uniforms
• Club uniform jersey, shorts, and socks purchased at registration
• Players are required to wear soccer cleats
• Shin guards are mandatory (purchased independently)
• Uniforms picked up at Season Opening Day
At ABSC, we focus on building a strong foundation based on the established principles set by the US Soccer Federation, ensuring a proven and consistent approach to player development.
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