Broomfield Soccer Club
Encyclopedia
Broomfield Junior Soccer Club (BJSC), commonly known as Broomfield Soccer Club (BSC), is a youth association football (aka soccer) club based in Broomfield
, Colorado
, USA
.
corporation which provides recreational and competitive soccer programs for the boys and girls of Broomfield as well as those of surrounding communities. The Club provides for the administration of the programs as well as the recruitment of coaches, referees, and players. Most of BSC’s activities are managed by paid staff with strategic oversight provided by a Board of Directors
elected from the Club’s membership.
BSC is affiliated with Colorado State Youth Soccer Association (CYS), which is affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA)
which is the youth affiliate and largest member of U.S. Soccer
, the governing body for soccer in the United States. In turn, US Soccer is affiliated with the Federal International Football Association (FIFA)
, the international governing body for soccer.
Operationally, BSC is divided into two components:
Part of BSC’s success is due to the numerous volunteers who give their time to help Broomfield youth learn to play the world's favorite past time. Many of the Club’s volunteers are parents who start with little or no soccer experience and progress with their children to become both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the game.
This motto reflects the Club’s commitment to fair play, enjoyment of the game and dual development of players’ soccer and life skills.
(est 1962) and Skyline Soccer Association (est 1967) having a longer history. The Club’s original membership that first season included less than 20 players.
After almost 12 years of operation, the Club incorporated as a Colorado non-profit in June 1986.
Additionally, the reunification set in motion three key changes. The first was the hiring of the Club’s first Executive Director (ED), Michael King, in 2010. A paid position, the Executive Director was charged with all aspects of running both the Recreational and Competitive sides of the Club. Previously, the Recreational portion of the Club had largely been operated by volunteers with part time employees supporting certain activities. Given that by 2008 the Recreational area had grown to 1,500+ players, the addition of an ED was long over due. The second change was a direct outcome of the first. With an Executive Director in place, the Club’s Board began to transition to a higher level, more strategic type of organization looking to the future of the Club including assessing and assembling plans to remain competitive and relevant in Denver metro soccer scene.
The final key change was the hiring of a new Director of Coaching (DoC), Tim Hankinson
in 2010 to mentor and develop not only Competitive coaches (which had been the remit of prior DoCs), but Recreational coaches as well. A former head coach for MLS
’s Colorado Rapids
, Hankinson’s international background working with professional and collegiate players brought a great deal of expertise and positive exposure to the Club.
Hankinson was not the first person formerly associated with the Colorado Rapids to hold the DoC post. For a brief time in 2004, former US MNT
player Marcelo Balboa
was the Club’s DoC, but soon departed to return to the Rapids for a front office post. Coincidentally, Hankinson and Balboa also had a history. Their paths crossed for one season in 2001, Hankinson’s first year with the Rapids and Balboa’s last. In Jan 2002 Balboa was traded by the Rapids to the NY / NJ MetroStars
(now known as the New York Red Bulls) while Hankinson continued on with the Rapids for three additional seasons.
For the 2010 tournament, the organizers adopted a number of environmentally responsible practices such as trash recycling and tournament gifts and merchandise made from recycled materials.
league includes not only youth divisions (starting at U9), but adult divisions as well, further expanding upon a Club goal of serving Broomfield’s community of players, both youth and adult alike.
Broomfield, Colorado
The City and County of Broomfield is a prominent suburb and tier of the Denver metropolitan area in the State of Colorado of the United States. Broomfield has a consolidated city and county government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10-13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The...
, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, USA
United States
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.
Club structure
BSC is an independent, volunteer run, 501(c)(3) non-profitNon-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
corporation which provides recreational and competitive soccer programs for the boys and girls of Broomfield as well as those of surrounding communities. The Club provides for the administration of the programs as well as the recruitment of coaches, referees, and players. Most of BSC’s activities are managed by paid staff with strategic oversight provided by a Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
elected from the Club’s membership.
BSC is affiliated with Colorado State Youth Soccer Association (CYS), which is affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA)
United States Youth Soccer Association
The United States Youth Soccer Association is the youth affiliate and largest member of U.S. Soccer, the governing body for soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer includes 55 state youth soccer associations, one per state except for California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, which...
which is the youth affiliate and largest member of U.S. Soccer
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
, the governing body for soccer in the United States. In turn, US Soccer is affiliated with the Federal International Football Association (FIFA)
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, the international governing body for soccer.
Operationally, BSC is divided into two components:
- Recreational: BSC operates a fall and spring season each year for youth ages 3-16. The program is divided into age groups. At the lower age groups the emphasis is on learning technique, fundamentals of soccer tactics and sportsmanship. Teams compete in age-specific intra-club leagues through U8, then have the option of playing in a north Denver metro league called FlatIrons or they may participate in the CYS administered U9 Cross Quad or U10+ Option 1 recreational leagues. Game results and league tables are not kept.
- Competitive: Broomfield Blast Soccer Club (BBSC) is part of the BSC and provides the opportunity for competitive soccer play for advanced players age 10 and up. The teams compete in various Advanced State League divisions in CYS. Game results and league tables are maintained and there is an annual promotion / relegation scheme in place to balance the level of competition in each division.
Part of BSC’s success is due to the numerous volunteers who give their time to help Broomfield youth learn to play the world's favorite past time. Many of the Club’s volunteers are parents who start with little or no soccer experience and progress with their children to become both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the game.
Club Motto
In March 2010, the Club officially adopted the following motto:- Honor the Game. Believe in Yourself. Play with Passion. Achieve your Dreams.
This motto reflects the Club’s commitment to fair play, enjoyment of the game and dual development of players’ soccer and life skills.
Early years: 1974-2006
Formed in August 1974, BSC is one of Colorado’s oldest soccer clubs with only a handful of clubs such as Denver KickersDenver Kickers
Denver Kickers are an American soccer club, founded in 1962. The club fields a number of teams at the adult and youth levels. The Kickers premier team plays in the United States Adult Soccer Association sanctioned Colorado State Soccer Association...
(est 1962) and Skyline Soccer Association (est 1967) having a longer history. The Club’s original membership that first season included less than 20 players.
After almost 12 years of operation, the Club incorporated as a Colorado non-profit in June 1986.
Modern era: 2007-Present
For several years after reorganizing as a non-profit, the Recreational and Competitive programs were operated completely independent of one another including separate boards. As part of a strategy developed in December 2007, the Club embarked upon a process to re-unify the boards and more tightly couple the programs. In September 2009, revised by-laws were put into effect which formally re-unified the Club under a single nine member Board of Directors. For Club membership, this was a big step forward because it simplified the operating structure and meant younger players (and their coaches) in the Recreational program would have greater access to the player development expertise of the Competitive program.Additionally, the reunification set in motion three key changes. The first was the hiring of the Club’s first Executive Director (ED), Michael King, in 2010. A paid position, the Executive Director was charged with all aspects of running both the Recreational and Competitive sides of the Club. Previously, the Recreational portion of the Club had largely been operated by volunteers with part time employees supporting certain activities. Given that by 2008 the Recreational area had grown to 1,500+ players, the addition of an ED was long over due. The second change was a direct outcome of the first. With an Executive Director in place, the Club’s Board began to transition to a higher level, more strategic type of organization looking to the future of the Club including assessing and assembling plans to remain competitive and relevant in Denver metro soccer scene.
The final key change was the hiring of a new Director of Coaching (DoC), Tim Hankinson
Tim Hankinson
Tim Hankinson is a well-traveled American soccer coach who is currently head coach of NASL side San Antonio Scorpions in San Antonio, Texas.- Player :...
in 2010 to mentor and develop not only Competitive coaches (which had been the remit of prior DoCs), but Recreational coaches as well. A former head coach for MLS
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
’s Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
, Hankinson’s international background working with professional and collegiate players brought a great deal of expertise and positive exposure to the Club.
Hankinson was not the first person formerly associated with the Colorado Rapids to hold the DoC post. For a brief time in 2004, former US MNT
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
player Marcelo Balboa
Marcelo Balboa
Marcelo Balboa is an American former soccer defender who played in the 1990s for the U.S. national team, becoming its captain. After retiring from playing, he has worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC and MLS games on HDNet and Altitude...
was the Club’s DoC, but soon departed to return to the Rapids for a front office post. Coincidentally, Hankinson and Balboa also had a history. Their paths crossed for one season in 2001, Hankinson’s first year with the Rapids and Balboa’s last. In Jan 2002 Balboa was traded by the Rapids to the NY / NJ MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
(now known as the New York Red Bulls) while Hankinson continued on with the Rapids for three additional seasons.
Club leadership
As part of becoming a nonprofit, the Club designed and elected a Board of Directors led by the president. The following table lists the Club’s current and past presidents.| Period | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| ? to Spring 2008 | Vici | None |
| Fall 2008 - Present | Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
None |
Competitive manufacturers and sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| ? to Spring 2004 | PUMA | None |
| Fall 2004 - Present | Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
None |
Tournament
First held in Aug 2005, the Broomfield Shootout quickly grew to become one of the largest soccer tournaments in Colorado with 275+ teams competing each year. The tournament is primarily aimed at older, Competitive teams, but offers divisions for younger U9 and U10 Recreational teams.For the 2010 tournament, the organizers adopted a number of environmentally responsible practices such as trash recycling and tournament gifts and merchandise made from recycled materials.
Five-a-side League
First held during the summer of 2009, the Broomfield Five-a-side League was one of the first of its kind in Colorado. The Club’s Five-a-sideFive-a-side football
thumb|240px|alt=Men playing football on artificial grass pitch.|Five-a-side game on astroturf pitch.Five-a-side football is a variation of association football in which each team fields five players , rather than the usual eleven on each team. Other differences from football include a smaller...
league includes not only youth divisions (starting at U9), but adult divisions as well, further expanding upon a Club goal of serving Broomfield’s community of players, both youth and adult alike.