OUR CLUB
OUR CLUB STORY
Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC) has long history of serving in Youth Sports since 1966 in the Northern Virginia community. With the growing number of families in the Fairfax area, BRYC was created to ensure everyone got a chance to get involved in group sporting activities. Starting with the first soccer game in 1966, BRYC has brought group sports to an estimated 200,000 children with a goal to create and foster a positive foundation for children to grow and learn as individuals and collectively in a team sports environment.
BRYC continues to be a part of the Fairfax community and brings parents, children, and coaches together to support an active lifestyle through team sports participation. We strive towards being the best sports program in the area and take pride in the education our coaches provide to children of all ages.
BRYC Academy is the Travel Soccer organization of the Braddock Road Youth Club. We have a long tradition and history for education and development while creating a holistic environment that supports a Player Centered approach through a guided and planned Phased Development Pathway. BRYC Academy has produced Hall of Fame Players and Coaches, Professional Players and Coaches, National Team Players and Coaches, College Players and Coaches who have proudly contributed to win 5 National Championship which includes, BRYC Bluebelles (1984); BRYC Zephyr (1998); BRYC Warhawks (1999); BRYC 95G Elite (2012); and BRYC 99B Elite (2017), 6 National Indoor Championships, 80+ State Champions, 40+ Regional Champions.
Along with the above success, we’re most proud of all the graduating seniors who have gone on to be model citizens in all walks of life while being outstanding contributors to our society.
BRYC Academy is governed by its Board of Directors (BOD) which oversees the financial and administrative functions of the club. The daily management and professional development direction for Players, Coaches, and Parents is governed by the Boys DOC/TD and Girls DOC/TD along with the Director of Player Development with oversite from the Executive Director who is appointed by the BOD as the Travel Commissioner.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
BRYC Academy's brand identity focuses on "Developing Excellence" across its membership and within our soccer brand. This commitment focuses on the main stakeholders of the club: the Players, the Coaches, the member Families and the brand identity we represent.
OUR VISION
To be a nationally recognized soccer brand that focuses on all levels of soccer.
OUR MISSION
To promote a love for soccer by "Developing" Excellence" in the game for our Players and Coaches to positively impact our member Families
OUR VALUES
To create a culture of Respect, Unity, Resilience, Integrity, and Fairness, as part of our brand identity.
Play, Practice &
Perform with
Joy
BRYC Academy players enjoy training and playing with their teammates and our staff every time they step onto the field.
Learn Every Day
BRYC Academy players learn and develop every day in our environment and are constantly encouraged to do so.
Respect Everyone
BRYC Academy players respect their opponents, teammates, coaches, referees and most importantly the game.
Commit to the Process
BRYC Academy players are committed to our club's process for "Developing Excellence"
Build the Community
BRYC Academy believes in building on and supporting the soccer community on a local, state-wide, regional and national level.
OUR ACADEMY STRUCTURE
BRYC Academy provides a program for every player. Click below to learn more about each one.
OUR PLAYER PATHWAY
BRYC Academy focuses on development excellence. We place the highest value on individual player development, and are proud to offer numerous programming options to ensure the best environment for development, regardless of level.
Each program provides age and level appropriate training to allow players to develop the technical mastery, game understanding, and physical training needed to grow and progress.
OUR COMPETITION PATHWAY
BRYC Academy's Competition Pathway supports the club's Development Phase Approach of PLAY -> PREPARE -> PERFORM.
The Home Grown Academy participates in NCSL where kids PLAY to have fun and start to learn the game.
The Junior Academy plays in the Pre-ECNL & ECNL Regional League and is where we PREPARE kids to compete at the next level -- FAIRFAX VA UNION or HS Soccer.
The Senior Academy plays in the ECNL Regional League where we players learn how to PERFORM and have success at the ECNL, ECNL RL, or HS levels; and showcase their abilities if they want to move beyond youth soccer.
