ABOUT US
SOCCER IS LIFE
We are an all-volunteer organization that provides recreational soccer programs through community sponsored games. The general objectives of our Recreational Soccer program are for kids to improve their basic athletic ability, learn soccer techniques and skills, have fun, and learn and practice good sportsmanship. At BRSA we provide a fun, safe and healthy way for all kids from the ages of 4 up through 19 years of age (as long as they are still in High School) to play and learn the game of soccer.
Our organization is a part of the Southern Maryland Youth Soccer League (SMYSL) which is under the cognizance of the Charles County Parks & Outdoor Youth Soccer Program. Kids will be placed on the appropriate aged team that are grouped by one of the six (6) Age Divisions: U6, U8, U10, U12, U15, and U19. As of 2016, the US Youth Soccer shifted from a school-year to calendar year for the age grouping of teams. We also may at times, depending on registration numbers, ask if a child may want to play up in an older age group. This may occur if we do not have sufficient numbers to fill a particular age team/group. This is only implemented with the parent/guardians, child's and coaches' permission. If this is not acceptable, we may check with other youth organizations to see if they have open spots for you. We do what we can to accommodate you and your child. When numbers are available, we will have separate boy and girls teams. If not, it will be a co-ed team. League play takes place in the Spring and Fall of the year. Spring season registration opens around January 1st through late March with the season beginning in early April. The Fall season registration opens around June 1st through late July with the season starting in early September. Practices typically starts shortly after registration is closed and continues on through the end of sports season.
The CCYSL Outdoor Soccer Program is comprised of six (6) separate Associations, which includes our own and the following:
Indian Head Soccer Association, La Plata Youth Soccer Association, Pisgah Soccer Association, Southern Maryland Youth Organization
and the Waldorf Soccer Club.
Our current Board Members are:
James King -
Angela Lofty -
Trae Lofty - Recruiter
Bob Brewer - Treasurer
Chrissy King - Handles our email circulation
Our Mailing Address:
BRSA
P. O. Box 348
Bryans Road, MD 20616
P. O. Box 348
Bryans Road, MD 20616
Our E-Mail Address:
brsanet@hotmail.com (Note: This email account is not monitored daily though we make every effort to check it a few times a week during registration periods).
Our Code of Conduct
**NEW GUIDELINES ADDED BY CHARLES CO. DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS (CCDPW): Players, coaches and/or spectators who strike, shove, push, bump, trip, or otherwise molest, harass, threaten an official, player, coach, spectator or CCDPW staff member will be removed from the league for a minimum of two (2) years. Coaches are responsible for spectators. If a spectator harasses an official, a no trespassing warrant may be issued. Any coaches, players and/or spectators who are suspended may not be present at the game site.
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other youth sport events.
- I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
- I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
- I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
- I will remember that the game is for youth – not adults.
- I will read the National Standards for Youth Sports and do what I can to help all youth sports organizations implement and enforce them at http://www.nays.org.
- Coach
- Official
- Team Parent
- Club Board Members
- Spectator
- Charles County Department of Public Facilities Representative
Ten Things Parents of Athletes Should Know
1. It’s not about you, it’s about them. Do not live your own sports dreams through your kids. It’s their turn now. Let them make their own choices, both good and bad.
2. Never talk to a coach about your child’s play time after a game. Actually you never should. You should have your kid do that. That said, if you just can’t help yourself, send an email the next day and ask for some phone time.
3. NEVER yell at referees. They are trying. How would you like it if someone came to your job and screamed at you? Not so much. If you have a real issue, file a grievance the next day.
4. Do NOT coach your kid from the sideline. Your job is to be a cheerleader, not a coach. If you wanted to coach, you should have volunteered.
5. It is EXTREMELY UNLIKELY you are raising a professional athlete. I promise you. Relax, let them have a good time and learn the lessons they are supposed to be learning in sports.
6. Kids should play the sport that is in season until they are in middle school. Then they can decide which one or two sports they want to play and become more focused. Cross training prevents injuries and burnout.
7. If you have nothing nice to say, sit down and be quiet. Don’t be “that” parent.
8. If you are losing your mind on the sideline of game, it’s time to look in the mirror and figure out why. It’s not normal to care that much about sports. Put that energy into something more productive.
9. Let them fail. Forgotten equipment, not working out, not practicing at home? Let them suffer the consequences of that. It will make them better.
10. Your kids are watching you. Make them proud - not embarrassed.
2. Never talk to a coach about your child’s play time after a game. Actually you never should. You should have your kid do that. That said, if you just can’t help yourself, send an email the next day and ask for some phone time.
3. NEVER yell at referees. They are trying. How would you like it if someone came to your job and screamed at you? Not so much. If you have a real issue, file a grievance the next day.
4. Do NOT coach your kid from the sideline. Your job is to be a cheerleader, not a coach. If you wanted to coach, you should have volunteered.
5. It is EXTREMELY UNLIKELY you are raising a professional athlete. I promise you. Relax, let them have a good time and learn the lessons they are supposed to be learning in sports.
6. Kids should play the sport that is in season until they are in middle school. Then they can decide which one or two sports they want to play and become more focused. Cross training prevents injuries and burnout.
7. If you have nothing nice to say, sit down and be quiet. Don’t be “that” parent.
8. If you are losing your mind on the sideline of game, it’s time to look in the mirror and figure out why. It’s not normal to care that much about sports. Put that energy into something more productive.
9. Let them fail. Forgotten equipment, not working out, not practicing at home? Let them suffer the consequences of that. It will make them better.
10. Your kids are watching you. Make them proud - not embarrassed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Soccer Practice is held two evenings a week for at least one hour.
- Practices are held on the soccer fields on Metropolitan Church Road behind J. C. Parks Elementary and Matthew Henson Middle Schools. See Map below.
- Depending on the age groups and County Parks and Rec field assignments - soccer games will be played at Pomonkey Soccer Complex - or - other fields in Charles County - usually on Saturdays or the occasional week day evening.
- Coaches will call players one week prior to the beginning of the season.
- Each player must bring a bottle of water/sports drink to practice and games.
- Soccer cleats and Shin guards are mandatory for all players during practice and games.
- Uniforms consisting of jerseys, shorts and socks will be provided by BRSA. Players will provide their own cleats and shin guards. Uniforms will be worn for all games.
- Players may wear long sleeve shirts or pants under their uniforms during games in the event of cold weather.
- Players may not wear jewelry or hair accessories during games. Soft hair ties or head bands may be worn.
- Players wearing glasses must have a strap to secure them.
- Team managers need to schedule game snacks.
- Players will receive a cool trophy at the end of the season.
- Practices are held on the soccer fields on Metropolitan Church Road behind J. C. Parks Elementary and Matthew Henson Middle Schools. See Map below.
- Depending on the age groups and County Parks and Rec field assignments - soccer games will be played at Pomonkey Soccer Complex - or - other fields in Charles County - usually on Saturdays or the occasional week day evening.
- Coaches will call players one week prior to the beginning of the season.
- Each player must bring a bottle of water/sports drink to practice and games.
- Soccer cleats and Shin guards are mandatory for all players during practice and games.
- Uniforms consisting of jerseys, shorts and socks will be provided by BRSA. Players will provide their own cleats and shin guards. Uniforms will be worn for all games.
- Players may wear long sleeve shirts or pants under their uniforms during games in the event of cold weather.
- Players may not wear jewelry or hair accessories during games. Soft hair ties or head bands may be worn.
- Players wearing glasses must have a strap to secure them.
- Team managers need to schedule game snacks.
- Players will receive a cool trophy at the end of the season.
Location of Pomonkey Soccer Complex - Metropolitan Church Rd in Bryans Road MD
Please Note
Please volunteer and contact current board members or our email address if you would like to help the assocation in any way. Remember, there are NO DOGS or SMOKING allowed at any practice or games. Thank You!
Memorial Cup 2016 was a great success
Thanks to everyone who came out to participate and support our 6th Annual Memorial Cup held Sunday 5/17th.. Even though it was a hot and humid day, everyone seemed to have a great time and enjoyed the day of soccer. Thanks to volunteers (Cynthia Bridgett, JR and Chrissy King, Shelley Norris, Marge Ballengee, Maria Quarles, Gail, Ashley and Renee Rye, Pastor Brian Sandifer, Ronald Griffin, Julio Castro, and Chris Thomasson) who helped with the event. Also to our volunteer referees: Dennis Stansbury, Henry Font III, Alan Alfano, Amanda McCourt and Patrick McCourt. Thanks to our sponsors:
We appreciate the help from these local businesses and volunteers. All participants received an event t-shirt and awards were presented to all division winners. In addition, all proceeds after this event will be used to hold a summer youth soccer camp at the Pomonkey Soccer Complex.
This year we added the campaign "Luca Knows Heart" to our Memorial event. Luca DeLaGarza, the infant son of AJ and Megan DeLaGarza, was born late this past summer with the rare abnormality, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. He survived only a few days after a courageous fight. The campaign "Luca Knows Heart" was formed by his parents to bring this condition to awareness. AJ, a 2005 graduate of Lackey High School, started playing soccer for our association when he was 5 and now plays professionally with the LA Galaxy. The DeLaGarza family is still involved in Bryans Road Soccer as volunteer coaches and youth players.
Our tournament is also in memory of two coaches Michelle Ballengee and Walter Rodriguez. Michelle, a 2003 graduate of Lackey High school, was a former youth player, referee, and a beloved coach of the organization when she was tragically killed in a car accident in 2009. Walter, also coached in our organization for a number of years, and was a father of three young children when he was killed in an unfortunate construction accident in 2013.
Michelle and Walter both were well known and loved by their players, community, and our organization in helping to coach and mentor our kids. They both were a substantial loss to our club, and we were all deeply affected by the loss of Luca. Please help us keep their spirits alive under our theme... "Soccer Is Life".
- HOOTERS OF WALDORF
- CARRABBA'S
- TEXAS ROADHOUSE
- OUTBACK OF LAPLATA
- WALMART OF WALDORF
- CHANNEY ENTERPRIZE
- CHICK - FILET OF LAPLATA
- CHUCKS BUTCHER SHOP
- BOSIK DISTRIBUTORS/SIGNS
- KONA ICE TRUCK - ED & CRYSTAL
- BRYANS ROAD FIREHOUSE
We appreciate the help from these local businesses and volunteers. All participants received an event t-shirt and awards were presented to all division winners. In addition, all proceeds after this event will be used to hold a summer youth soccer camp at the Pomonkey Soccer Complex.
This year we added the campaign "Luca Knows Heart" to our Memorial event. Luca DeLaGarza, the infant son of AJ and Megan DeLaGarza, was born late this past summer with the rare abnormality, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. He survived only a few days after a courageous fight. The campaign "Luca Knows Heart" was formed by his parents to bring this condition to awareness. AJ, a 2005 graduate of Lackey High School, started playing soccer for our association when he was 5 and now plays professionally with the LA Galaxy. The DeLaGarza family is still involved in Bryans Road Soccer as volunteer coaches and youth players.
Our tournament is also in memory of two coaches Michelle Ballengee and Walter Rodriguez. Michelle, a 2003 graduate of Lackey High school, was a former youth player, referee, and a beloved coach of the organization when she was tragically killed in a car accident in 2009. Walter, also coached in our organization for a number of years, and was a father of three young children when he was killed in an unfortunate construction accident in 2013.
Michelle and Walter both were well known and loved by their players, community, and our organization in helping to coach and mentor our kids. They both were a substantial loss to our club, and we were all deeply affected by the loss of Luca. Please help us keep their spirits alive under our theme... "Soccer Is Life".