THE BARBADOS SOCCER ACADEMY
WHO WE ARE
“The Academy has established the following parameters regarding the philosophy of developing players for ages 4- 22 years old.” “The Academy programme and the Academy approach to players development begins at the younger ages (4-10) and (10-14) according to the Best Practices – this approach and philosophy continues during the competition phase of the Academy programme (Under 16-22).”
The Academy needs to establish age appropriate developmental environments for the younger aged players (4-14). The Academy has a responsibility to establish relationships with surrounding clubs at the grass roots level to ensure that the proper environment is created for the maximum number of players at the 6-10 and 10- 14.
Academic subjects offered at the BSA, are the SAT, and Csec subjects are: namely English Language, Mathematics, Pob, Social Studies, Physics, POA, Technical Drawing and Sociology.
Objectives and Goals
- To promote the sport of soccer and to facilitate practicing the sport of soccer in Barbados.
- To create a positive learning environment for both boys and girls by combining a fun and friendly atmosphere with discipline and modern coaching methodologies.
- To undertake other academic activities.
- The Academy is committed to encouraging the high ethical standards. All members shall conduct themselves with integrity, accountability and in fair and equitable manner.
- Soccer and academic programs developed to focus on the positive aspects of the game.
- To provide technical and tactical practices for developing the fundamental techniques of control, dribbling, passing and scoring.
- To provide guidelines on fitness and nutrition.
- Soccer Psychology
- To provide the proper use of soccer equipment
- To have In-house competitions
- Excursions to other clubs and academies
our goals
- All members shall conduct themselves with integrity, accountability and in a fair and equitable manner
- To provide technical and tactical practices for developing the fundamental techniques of control, passing, dribbling, and scoring
- To stay in the highest level of competition in Barbados
- to secure a number of academic and athletic scholarships every year
- To provide players for national duty
- To compete at the Concacaf club competition
- To provide the opportunity for players to secure professional contracts, academic and soccer Scholarships
- Constant coaching and exposure of players to local experts in various Disciplines.
- The Academy is committed to encourage the highest ethical standards
- All members shall conduct themselves with integrity, accountability and in a fair and equitable manner
- To provide technical and tactical practices for developing the fundamental techniques of control, passing, dribbling, and scoring
- To stay in the highest level of competition in Barbados
- to secure a number of academic and athletic scholarships every year
- To provide players for national duty
- To compete at the Concacaf club competition
- To provide the opportunity for players to secure professional contracts, academic and soccer Scholarships
- Constant coaching and exposure of players to local experts in various Disciplines.
