Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I reach out to for more information about the girls and boys program?
For more information about our BSA Celtic Girls Program, please contact Rob Leach- [email protected]
For more information about our BSA Celtic Boys Program, please contact Dan Griest- [email protected]
Where do your teams train in the fall and spring?
Players in the BSA Celtic U8 – U12 age groups will train at the John Ankeney Soccer Complex in Beavercreek and Athletes in Action Sports Complex in Xenia.
Players in the Beavercreek Junior Soccer Academy will train at the John Ankeney Soccer Complex in Beavercreek.
Is BSA Celtic just for those who want to play at the highest levels?
No, BSA Celtic offers competition for players at every level.
I understand your program includes winter training. How many weeks is winter training and how often do the teams train?
Players in the BSA Celtic program will train indoor during the months of January and February to prep for the upcoming spring season.
My child plays a winter sport, is winter training mandatory for all players?
Winter training is not mandatory for players in our program. We understand players may be participating in multiple sports over the winter months. We do encourage players to participate in winter training as frequently as possible and we have a “drop-in” policy for players if they have a conflict with a scheduled night of training.
The cost of club soccer is a challenge for our family, do you offer payment plans?
Yes, our U8 – U12 program offers a payment plan so that families can spread out the player fee payments over the course of several months.
What criteria does your staff use to determine player placement on one of your teams?
The tryout process will be used to access the player in the following critical area: Technical – receiving, dribbling, passing, striking the ball, heading; Tactical – speed of thought, speed of play, vision; Additional areas of assessment include – athleticism, fitness, response to coaching, pure speed. The tryout session will consist of three components: Technical assessment, Tactical assessment, and small-sided games.
My child commits to play on a team in your program and we pay the player fee. If we change our mind will we receive a full refund?
Player fees are nonrefundable.