BFA provides a foundation for future success in soccer.

Mission.

Bergen Football Academy (BFA) 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization provides a foundation for future success in soccer while fostering a passion for the game, sportsmanship, teamwork, friendship, community, accountability and character.

Development first. Winning or not.

BFA’s philosophy is not strictly “winning at all cost” to drive revenue like other clubs. Our coaches aren’t paid by the amount of wins, trophies or how many “likes” on social media. BFA isn’t taking any shortcuts in our training methodology. We don’t focus on how to “strategically” win at a young age but rather developing the building blocks, so all players can successfully compete as they get older.

Philosophy.

BFA specifically designed to provide a modern coaching approach to accelerating the development of individual players of all ages.  To achieve individual excellence for player development, all players’ curriculum will focus on the “core individual excellence” and “integration of teamwork concept.”.

Core Individual Excellence.

Touch – Ball Mastery and First Touch

Vision – Game and Space Awareness

Movement – Coordination, Agility and Balance

Passion – Love of the game through positive coaching approach

Integration of Teamwork Concept.

Technical – Dribbling, touches, striking and passing
Tactical – Understanding space, position and role
Physical – Speed, strength, agility, and endurance
Psychology  - Confidence, leadership, motivation, passion and teamwork

Focused Team Rosters.

Having a smaller roster allowing every player to develop in practices and games. BFA is not “stockpiling” players to make money for the organization. Because of our focused size team, BFA families to interact with each other beyond soccer and nurture life long friendships for their children.