MISSION: Putting individual player development and progression at the center, helping our players fulfill their ambitions, both athletically and academically, while challenging them to perform at levels where they can compete internationally allowing them to gain access to higher education or professional football at levels beyond their current reach.

Football can simplistically be said to be a combination of;

• basic technical skills: passing, trapping/receiving, shielding, dribbling, shooting,
• application of those skills in position specific roles and responsibilities on the field,
• application of physical attributes like speed, strength and power, and
• development of creativity and decision making associated with putting all of this together at the right time, with the right solution, but with the right moment of surprise.

For the U9 and U11 groups the majority time must be spent on developing the basic skills of each player, creating a relationship with the ball, and learning the basic patterns of movement and ball protection. All set in an inspirational atmosphere and with every session ending with games and fun activities.This will allow them to gain the necessary tools, knowledge and confidence to master the higher level of football. Think of learning the ABCs before building words and sentences, and in the end putting together a complex thesis.

For more about the curriculum, our resources and the structure of the programs click here.

To continue our quest to align our programs with these principals, the 2025/26 U9 and U11 weekly sessions will comprise of:

• 2 SKILLS focused development sessions on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, 
• 1 TEAM and GAME DAY focused session on Friday leading up to the matches on Saturday.
• 1 INDOOR Game every Saturday afternoon at BHS Gym, to provide an outlet for more game like activities in a safe and controlled environment away from any stress or spectators. As you know league games gets cancelled and the weather can be less than desirable, this way every Saturday will finish with what the players love.

The In-Season Program will run during the first two school terms, from early September to end of March.

The Post-Season Program will run the last school term from early April to end of June.

Each player must register for the In-Season Program. The Post-Season Program is optional, however if the player aspires to progress to our U13 and U15 programs, Post-Season is a requirement.

The 2025/26 season will kick off on September 2, 2025.

Fall Term – Tuesday September 2, 2025  to December 20, 2025 with modified programs during the mid-term break.

Winter Term  - Monday January 5, 2026 to March 21, 2026, with modified programs during the mid-term break.

Spring Term  -  Monday April 6, 2026 to Friday June 26, 2026.

There is no training on Public Holidays.

• Preparedness to improve and a desire to learn
• Commitment and the ability to follow instructions
• Passion for the game
• Respect for the game, coaches and the other players

• Respect for the programme
• Use the correct protocols to address issues
• Do not get involved in team selections or technical player sessions
• Stay off the field during training sessions
• Wait to speak to coaches (do not approach a coach directly after the games)
• Ensure players are at training and games on time with the right equipment
• Communicate when players are unable to make games and training by using the Sports Engine app

Please go to Training Schedule