The Burke Athletic Club (BAC) is seeking a motivated and dedicated leader to become Director of Coaching (DOC) for the Travel Soccer Program.  BAC is a community youth sports organization located in Fairfax, VA.  The Club is committed to developing young athletes and building strong ties to the community.  The BAC Travel Soccer Program has a reputation for teaching the fundamentals of soccer in a positive environment where the priority is the development of the player and the person.  The focus of the Program is on participants as players (building technical and tactical skills), as teammates (community building), and as individuals (character building).  The DOC will work in tandem with the technical and administrative staff of the Club to promote and improve upon the existing Travel Soccer Program.  The DOC will report directly to the BAC Board of Directors.

The Director of Coaching responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee player development;
• Develop a Club culture to develop and retain players in the Travel Program.  Develop a specific philosophy of training and style of play to be used across all age groups.  Demonstrate past experience in the delivery of these programs;
• Develop a skilled and experienced coaching staff through training, mentoring and monitoring;
• Facilitate communication and cooperation between coaches and teams;
• Work cooperatively with the Travel Soccer Committee, Recreational Soccer Committee and Recreational Soccer Director of Coaching;
• Organize travel soccer team tryouts and provide support and guidance in the formation of teams;
• Develop and communicate a strategy for player and team development through camp opportunities, tournaments, etc.
• Ensure BAC programs are in line with USYS age-appropriate development guidelines;
• Attend required league and Virginia Youth Soccer Association meetings/events;
• Develop and implement club-wide training sessions;
• Oversee parent education and communication.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• USSF “A” or “B” license or equivalent.  Minimum of 6 years of high level youth soccer coaching experience including Youth, HS or College;
• Candidate must have demonstrated success in previous implementations of player and coaching development programs for other organizations;
• Highly motivated, inclusive and flexible;
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with Club staff, coaches, players and parents;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
• Applicants must pass annual background checks;
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends; frequent travel within VA, MD, Washington DC and less frequent travel to other areas of the country;
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of youth soccer development of all ages (u9-u19) and overall passion for the game of soccer.

Salary and Application Process:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Please send cover letter, resume and three reference contacts to - burkeathletic1@gmail.com

Congratulations to the Burke AC Strikers U13 Girls (2005) who won the Championship in the 2018 FFC St. Patrick's Day Invitational on St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Congratulations to the Burke AC Blue Star U15 Girls (2003) who won the Championship in the 2018 Icebreaker tournament on St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Congratulations to the Burke AC United and United FC U11 Boys (2007) who both won the Championship in the 2018 McLean Premier 2018 tournament on St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Congratulations to the Burke AC Blast U12 Girls (2006) for reaching the championship of the Arlington Spring Invitational Tournament, losing in PKs

Congratulations to the BAC Union U14 Girls (2004) who won the Championship in the Winter Alexandria Futsal JV/Varsity Div 2. Congratulations to the girls and Coach Murray for bringing home the gold.

Congratulations to BAC Manchester State Elite, U16 2nd place at NVSC Mid-County Fall Classic Tournament!

1st game Manchester 2 - Harrisonburg FC 1
2nd game Manchester 1 - FPYC 1

Quarterfinals
Manchester 1. - old Dominion Cesena0

Final
Manchester 1 - Harrisonburg  FC 2

Congratulations to BAC Fusion Blue, U13 Champions at Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament in Virginia Beach!

Congratulations to BAC Blue Stars, U15 Champions at Battlefield Tournament!

Congratulations to the BAC Blitz!

Final game information from the US Youth Soccer website:

In a tight 16U Girls final between BAC Blitz (VA) and Westside Breakers 01 Blue (CA-S), a lone penalty kick goal separated the two sides at the final whistle. Neither team could score a goal in the first half, but both teams worked hard at creating viable opportunities to take the lead. Blitz took the lead midway through the second half when it drew a penalty kick. Virginia Delacruz stepped up and finished her opportunity, giving the Virginia side the lead. Westside tried to tie the game late, but saw its long shot attempt sail over the top of the bar. The Blitz offense kept on the pressure late, thwarting any dangerous chances from Breakers. The final whistle blew and the 1-0 advantage earned BAC Blitz the 16U Girls National Presidents Cup title.

Tournament MVP:

Ginny Delacruz was named MVP player of the tournament!

Results:

http://tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org/events/2017-National-Presidents-Cup/Schedule/16U-Girls/Division+1/