BINS "Booting Is Not Soccer" Program

Starting with the 2008 Fall Soccer season at GSL, we will be deploying a BINS program across the GSL soccer program. BINS stands for "Booting Is Not Soccer." Numerous soccer programs have BINS programs and they have proven to be excellent programs for recreational soccer programs.

The age focus of the BINS program is from U6 to U12, however it has serious emphasis on the U6 and U8 players. The main objective of the program is to promote and emphasize the skills of dribbling and passing and discourage the aimless booting of the soccer ball that is all too prevalent at these young ages. The program is three tiered with a component for not only the player, but also the coach and the parent.

Benefits of the Program

1. Educate parents and coaches on the skill priorities for young players.
2. Raise the skill level at the recreational level.
3. Improve the skill and enjoyment of the recreational players, regardless of ability level.
4. Provide an on-going coaching assistance program to the soccer teams (players, coaches, and parents)

There will be more information about the BINS program as we get closer to the start of the fall season. Coaches will go through their training in the upcoming coaching clinics. Parents will be asked to attend a 1-hour session prior to the start of the season so that they can understand the program and help their child in their development.