It’s all about the kids…
In existence for over 35 years, the Bruce Samlan Soccer League (BSSL) has always focused on the kids and fostering/improving their enjoyment of the game. A recreational league, the Bruce Samlan Soccer League is about teaching the game in a small-sided format (see below text box), allowing players to “learn by doing”, make mistakes and to “enjoy the game”. BSSL offers soccer for all children ages 4-17 and everyone plays.
Recreational soccer focuses on player development in many positions and not just limited to instruction in one position (i.e., Outside Midfielder). Many younger players will naturally gravitate toward a position that is comfortable (easy) but this might not challenge the player to develop necessary skills for follow-on (older) divisions and many players who start off in one spot (defense, midfield, forward) often find their niche later in other positions.
As many teenage soccer players will tell you, once you understand the game, you can play soccer in any position. Here’s to your player’s journey in soccer… we are very honored to help facilitate.