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Elite NorCal ECNL Club Marin FC Partners with Byga

Tue, 06 May 2025 18:33:04 GMT

Top NorCal Premier Club Marin FC Chooses Byga

MARIN COUNTY, CA (May 6, 2025) – Byga announces its strategic partnership with Marin FC , one of Northern California's premier youth soccer organizations with 58 teams, over 850 players, and 35+ professional coaches. Marin FC's commitment to integrity, responsibility, and player development has established them as a respected force in the region.

The club has demonstrated its elite status through consistent participation in top-tier competitions within the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) , ECNL Regional League , and broader NorCal Premier competitive ecosystem, backed by their professional coaching staff and comprehensive player development pathway from youth to pre-professional levels.

"We made the switch to Byga because we needed a modern, streamlined platform that could support the evolving needs of our club," said Josh Kalkstein, Technical Director of Soccer Operations at Marin FC . "From registration to communication, Byga is helping us simplify day-to-day operations and significantly reduce administrative overhead. Byga is also providing us with the ability to conduct timely development feedback to our players by way of in-app communication. What excites us most about this partnership is the potential it unlocks—Byga empowers us to focus more on player development and fostering a connected, thriving soccer community."

As a complete club management solution, Byga continues to expand its presence within the elite soccer community. The platform's ability to support competitive programs while maintaining streamlined operations positions it as the technology partner of choice for ambitious clubs like Marin FC, which has facilitated over 200 college commitments in the past decade.

From Byga CEO Afshin Shafie : "Marin FC represents excellence in Northern California soccer through their ECNL programs and comprehensive player development model. We're excited to work together and provide them with every tool they need to continue their tradition of developing top-level players and teams."

About Marin FC Founded in 2004, Marin FC is a premier youth soccer organization offering a complete youth-to-pre-professional pathway rooted in strong community values. With 58 teams, over 850 players, and 35+ professional coaches, the club emphasizes integrity, responsibility, and commitment while focusing on self-discipline, character, sportsmanship, and leadership. Marin FC prepares players for high school, college, and professional soccer through participation in top leagues throughout NorCal and nationally, including as a proud member of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and a founding member of ECNL RL – Golden State. The club has facilitated over 200 college commitments in the past decade and provides approximately $250,000 in annual financial aid to about 160 players each year.

About Byga Byga is the comprehensive club management platform revolutionizing operations for youth sports organizations. By integrating advanced features for player development, team management, and club administration, Byga provides an all-in-one solution that enhances the experience for players, parents, and club staff. With its intuitive interface and robust feature set, Byga has become the trusted technology partner for leading youth sports clubs nationwide.

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Club-Specific Design : Byga is built for youth sports clubs, providing tools that cater specifically to the needs of these organizations. Not every club is the same; Byga ensures each club is set up exactly the way it needs to be.

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Mobile App Integration : The Byga mobile app gives parents, team managers, and coaches all the tools they need in a single, easy to use app. With game day features like interactive TeamCast, and Lineups, Byga ensures that team managers and coaches can do everything, from anywhere.

Customer Support and Customization : Byga prides itself on responsive customer support and the club customization. We've worked in youth soccer, so we we understand how important it is to be able to quickly reach the people you need.

Innovative Tryouts Manager : Still using clipboards and paper for tryouts? Byga Tryouts Manager modernizes the player selection process by eliminating long check-in lines and ensuring no player is overlooked. That means smoother tryouts, better first impressions, and more growth.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

Sacramento United Selects Byga as Club Management Technology Platform

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:05 GMT

Top NorCal Premier Club Sacramento United Chooses Byga

SACRAMENTO, CA (February 17, 2025) – Byga announces its strategic partnership with Sacramento United , one of Northern California's premier youth soccer organizations. Sacramento United's commitment to player development and competitive excellence has established them as a respected force in the region.

The club has demonstrated its elite status through consistent participation in top-tier competitions within the MLS NEXT , Girls Academy , NPL , and NorCal Premier Soccer ecosystem, backed by their professional coaching staff and comprehensive player development framework.

“Sacramento United is thrilled to announce our partnership with Byga as our new Club Management System. Their cutting-edge platform will significantly enhance our operational efficiency, provide Directors with resources and provide our members with State of the Art tools to improve the overall club experience,” said Alberto Regalado, President of Sacramento United . “Sacramento United is committed to leading the way in youth soccer innovation, and this partnership reinforces that commitment by enhancing the experience for our players, families, and staff.”

As a complete club management solution, Byga continues to expand its presence within Northern California's elite soccer community. The platform's ability to support both competitive and recreational programs while maintaining streamlined operations positions it as the technology partner of choice for forward-thinking clubs.

From Byga CEO Afshin Shafie : "Sacramento United is a force in the NorCal Premier soccer scene. We're excited to work together and provide them with every tool they need to continue expanding on their success."

About Byga

Byga is the comprehensive club management platform revolutionizing operations for youth sports organizations. By integrating advanced features for player development, team management, and club administration, Byga provides an all-in-one solution that enhances the experience for players, parents, and club staff. With its intuitive interface and robust feature set, Byga has become the trusted technology partner for leading youth sports clubs nationwide.

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

Byga Welcomes Former US Club Soccer Executive Leo Garcia as VP of Business Development

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:43:32 GMT

[Los Altos, CA] – [1/9/25] The Byga team is delighted to announce that Leo Garcia, former US Club Soccer Executive, has joined the team as Vice President of Business Development.

Leo’s roots in soccer run deep. He joined US Club Soccer in its inaugural year (2002) as an intern in Events and Marketing. He quickly ascended through the ranks of the organization, thriving in various roles including Director of Marketing, VP of Competitions and Identification (id2), General Manager of the National Premier Leagues (NPL) and most recently, VP of General Managers. In his positions, he had constant contact with leaders in the youth soccer world, from league executives, to club directors, administrators, and technology vendors.

From Leo Garcia: “Over the past 20+ years, I focused on providing clubs with competitive platforms and opportunities to develop players to their full potential. At Byga, I look forward to continued club support, finding ways to efficiently manage talent identification programs and refining a national standard for club technology usage and compatibility.”

From Byga CEO Afshin Shafie: “By supporting various PDP programs throughout the western region over the last few years, Byga has learned a ton about the talent ID process and we’re now ready to more directly impact player development by growing in the talent identification space. I’m excited to have Leo to help us expand these efforts with leagues and clubs nationally in addition to helping clubs develop through improved management and operations.”

About Byga

Byga is a comprehensive club management software pushing the boundaries of what's possible for youth sports organizations. What does that mean? It means going beyond simple registration, scheduling, and communication and creating a range of integrated features that simplify and enhance the management of sports clubs. With a user-friendly interface, extensive toolset, and excellent customer support, Byga is the preferred choice for youth sports clubs across the United States.

NorCal Premier Soccer Selects Byga as its Official Club Technology Partner

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:57:33 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NorCal Premier Soccer Selects Byga as its Official Club Technology Partner

[Sacramento, CA | Los Altos, CA] — [1/8/25] NorCal Premier Soccer has entered into a three-year technology partnership with Byga to introduce Byga’s leading club soccer technology tools and platform to NorCal’s member clubs.

This new partnership will leverage Byga’s existing growth and success within NorCal Premier Soccer member clubs and support the continued development of Northern California soccer clubs through world-class technology and club productivity tools.

“In evaluating a technology partnership, we received feedback from club administrators about the ease of introducing operational best practices using Byga’s platform for all stakeholders. This partnership reflects our commitment to help our member clubs develop, improve operations, and ultimately grow their businesses with Byga,“ said Benjamin Ziemer, NorCal President.

“We could not be more proud of NorCal Premier Soccer’s selection and vote of confidence in Byga,” says Afshin Shafie, Byga CEO. “We have spent the last six years tirelessly perfecting our technology that has been proven to upgrade every facet of a soccer club's business operations with less effort.”

“As our current partner for our Player Development Program (PDP), we’ve seen firsthand Byga’s dedication to building high-quality tools that support club operations. We’re confident that Byga will continue to innovate to positively impact youth soccer in Northern California and beyond,” said Shawn Blakeman, NorCal Vice President and Business Development.

The three-year agreement secures a partnership between one of the country’s leading competitive youth soccer organizations and one of the most innovative and fastest-growing technology providers in youth soccer.

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About NorCal

Founded in 2004, NorCal Premier Soccer is the leading developmental soccer organization in Northern California. With a membership of over 270 diverse clubs and over 120,000 total competitive and recreational players, NorCal continues to be a driving force behind youth soccer’s development in the region. NorCal is committed to elevating the game of soccer through its comprehensive programs—including year-round competitions, NorCal State Cup, a no-cost Player Development Program, and heavily subsidized coach, referee, and club education programs. NorCal Premier Soccer is a California Nonprofit Benefit Corporation.

About Byga

Founded in Silicon Valley, Byga provides the leading club management software specifically built to meet the needs of complex youth sports organizations. In an increasingly competitive youth sports landscape, Byga offers partner clubs the operational advantage needed for on and off field success. With a user-friendly interface, extensive toolset, and best in class customer support, Byga is the preferred choice for youth sports clubs across the United States.

Grand Strand Juniors Volleyball Chooses Byga

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:06:12 GMT

Premier South Carolina Volleyball Club Grand Strand Juniors Selects Byga as Club Management Technology Partner

LOS ALTOS, CA (November 24th, 2024) – The Byga team is delighted to announce our partnership with Grand Strand Juniors Volleyball .

In its 17 year history, the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina based club has grown from humble beginnings into the successful program that it is today. Much of that success originates from the club's emphasis on creating an optimal environment for players, coaches, and parents.

"When we started GSJ, we believed every kid who would come to us wanted to improve. In the same way we believe every coach wants to be a great coach and a positive influence on a team, and every parent wants to be a great sport parent," says club founder Larry Church. "But getting to that place is met with the stress of competition, differing viewpoints, unrealistic expectations, or complete misunderstandings of situations involving the team."

Club leaders Larry Church and Alex Sing identified these obstacles to the club's success and formed a club culture that allowed players to thrive. From Alex Sing: "At GSJ, we pride ourselves in the ability to alleviate that stress on all levels, while creating a safe environment for our athletes to learn and grow as a person and in their volleyball skills."

In recent years, Grand Strand Juniors have reaped the success of that approach. GSJ athletes have earned national recognition in high school which has led to over $2 million in college athletic scholarships throughout the program's history. At a team level, multiple GSJ teams have finished in the top 10 in AAU Nationals in the last several years.

With a dedicated practice facility for top teams, high level coaches, and an environment promoting constant growth and improvement, Grand Strand Juniors are set up for continued achievement. Despite their success, the club never stops looking for ways to improve, on and off the court. That attitude led them to Byga.

Byga prides itself on working with ambitious clubs looking to improve their club operations and grow. "We chose Byga because of its user-friendly organization for not only our coaches and players, but also our parents," says Church. "We love how easy it is to do everything we need, from tryouts to team messaging, all on one platform available on all devices."

As Grand Strand Juniors Volleyball's club management platform, Byga looks forward to supporting GSJ's continued growth and success in both the South Carolina and national volleyball scenes.

About Byga

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

Union City Premier Partners with Byga

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:14:32 GMT

Northern California Club Union City Premier Turns to Byga as Club Management Technology Partner

LOS ALTOS, CA (November 18th, 2024) – The Byga team is delighted to announce our partnership with Union City Premier and Union City Youth Soccer League.

Based in the East San Francisco Bay Area, Union City Premier is the competitive wing of the well established Union City Youth Soccer League. The club offers programs for every level of soccer player, from the brand new beginners, to the aspiring college athletes.

From UCYSL Technology Director Ranica Holmgren: "We ensure that each child has a pathway to pursue their individual goals. We're also passionate about giving back to our community and creating connections that go beyond the field."

Introductory programs like the "Mini Kickers" build a strong foundation for UCYSL and UC Premier's later competitive success in leagues like NorCal Premier and Cal North . Recent results like the 2014B Red Team's state cup championship win demonstrate the growing strength of the UC Premier program.

With growth on both the recreational and competitive sides, club leadership looked for a new technology platform to meet UCYSL's increasing demands. After an evaluation process, the club chose Byga. "We chose Byga because its functionality supports every aspect of our growing club - tryouts, registration, scheduling, and communications," says Holmgren. "Byga streamlines our administrative tasks, allowing us to focus more on what truly matters: providing the best soccer experience for our community."

Just as UCSYL works to provide the best soccer experience, Byga strives to provide the best possible club experience. From Holmgren: "The Byga team has been incredibly helpful in getting us up and running, making the transition smooth and ensuring we're set up for success." Byga looks forward to continuing to impress club leadership, coaches, and families with our technology and support.

With a growing culture, a welcoming environment, and deep roots in the Union City area, UCYSL and UC Premier are building a club that's "more than just a place to play soccer." It's a fixture in the local community.

About Byga

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

LAFC SoCal Santa Clarita Valley Partners with Byga

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:55:55 GMT

Southern California MLS Affiliate LAFC SoCal Santa Clarita Valley Chooses Byga as Club Management Technology Platform

LOS ALTOS, CA (November 6th, 2024) – Byga is proud to announce our partnership with LAFC SoCal Santa Clarita Valley . With ties to MLS club Los Angeles FC, LAFC SoCal SCV is a club that commands respect in Southern California.

The club backs up that reputation with a top level environment, professional coaching, and participation in top leagues like the SoCal Soccer League and NPL .

From LAFC SoCal SCV Assistant Director Jared White: "Our success in developing a player centered approach has led our club to succeed at a national level by sending five teams in the past four years to compete in the National Premier League Finals in Colorado"

The growth of the club, both competitively and on the recreational side, has changed its technology requirements. "Our club has been searching for a platform that could fulfill all our club administration needs," says White. "From tryouts to registration, to player evaluation, Byga was created by soccer people, for soccer people, and has streamlined our processes to make our club more efficient and functional."

As a comprehensive club management solution, Byga is dedicated to streamlining operations and improving the overall experience for youth sports clubs. We're excited to support LAFC SoCal SCV as their club technology provider and look forward to their continued growth and success in the SoCal soccer scene.

About Byga

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

360 Sports Academy Partners with Byga

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:40:00 GMT

High Standards On and Off the Court: Chicago Volleyball Club 360 Sports Academy Chooses Byga as "All in One" Club Management Technology Platform

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 9th, 2024) – As an elite volleyball club, 360 Sports Academy holds their players to a high standard on the court. Off the court? The standard is even higher.

The Chicago, Illinois based club was founded in 2011 by Director and Coach Bernie Headley with the goal of developing "elite volleyball skills" along with "leadership, teamwork, discipline, and time management." The club prides itself on incorporating a social responsibility component into its training, striving to produce top players who are also well-rounded and successful students.

From Bernie Headley: "The goal is not just to succeed on the court, but in the classroom as well. We know that their skill set can't be the only thing to offer a school." That's why every member of the 360 Sports Academy has to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in order to participate on the team.

The result? Over $250,000 in volleyball scholarships won, and a 100% college acceptance rate for 360 Sports Academy players.

As a way to extend their positive impact beyond their competitive teams, 360 Sports Academy also offers a College Recruiting Combine that provides overlooked players from Chicago the opportunity to showcase their skills and improve their college prospects.

360 Sports Academy also offers a co-ed volleyball early development program called PB&J VolleyKids. This program aims to grow awareness for volleyball in Chicago, while also teaching the fundamentals in an engaging way.

With multiple teams and programs, 360 Sports Academy is thriving. To support its growing operational needs, Bernie Headley turned to Byga. "I was looking for a platform that could not only capture player data, but collect payments and work as a communication tool with our coaches, parents, and players all in one, at a reasonable price." Throughout the transition to Byga, Headley has been impressed by the customer success team's "hands-on approach and simplicity of their program."

As a comprehensive club management solution, Byga is dedicated to streamlining operations and improving the overall experience for youth sports clubs. We're excited to support a mission oriented club like 360 Sports Academy and look forward to their continued growth.

About Byga

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

Partner Spotlight: American River FC and Byga

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:35:00 GMT

High Level Sacramento Area Club American River FC Chooses Byga as Club Management Technology Platform

LOS ALTOS, CA (June 3, 2024) – Exciting news from the Sacramento Area as another major club in the area, American River FC , joins forces with Byga.

Established in 2009, American River FC prides itself on providing a high quality soccer environment, at an affordable price. The club has grown quickly since it's inception, boasting 27 teams from the U6 to the U19 age groups.

American River FC teams compete in NorCal Premier action. This spring, several teams took home league and tournament honors, including the Freedom 2012G team (NorCal Premier Spring League Champions), Freedom 06 Red team (NorCal Premier State Cup Finalists), and Freedom 08 Silver (NorCal Premier State Cup Champions).

To support its continued growth, American River FC turned to Byga. As the leading provider of comprehensive club management software, Byga is dedicated to streamlining operations and improving the overall experience for soccer clubs. With Byga's innovative platform, American River FC will benefit from advanced tools for registration, scheduling, communication, and more.

American River FC and Byga kicked off their partnership with recent tryouts. Here's what American River FC Director of Coaching Rich Carrigan had to say about the tryouts process with Byga:

"We are now finishing tryouts and using Byga for the first time. It's made it much easier than in the past. No more printing lists. Everything was done either through the app or website."

With tryouts over, American River FC will progress to using Byga for registration, followed by "field scheduling and eventually the player and coach evaluation tools."

From Carrigan: "This only scratches the surface of what Byga can do. We are also now using the data from tryouts and registration to target communities where we think we can improve our marketing and reach more families."

About Byga

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

Modesto YSA and AJAX United Partner with Byga

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:50:57 GMT

Top Soccer Program in California Central Valley Chooses Byga

LOS ALTOS, CA (May 20, 2024) – Modesto Youth Soccer Association and Ajax United have teamed up with Byga to provide club administrators, technical staff, and players with the most innovative club management platform in youth sports. Starting with tryouts, Byga will support the club's ambitions to be the top program in California's Central Valley.

What the club can expect from Byga :

A best-in-class mobile app experience
Improved operations from tryouts to registration
The most responsive support team in youth sports
Dedication to innovation and improvement

Modesto Youth Soccer Association and AJAX United are dedicated to developing the skills and knowledge of players and coaches in a high quality and positive environment. As the competitive arm of the club, AJAX United offers players the opportunity to test themselves in some of the top leagues in the country, including MLS Next , Girls Academy , and NPL leagues. Partnering with Byga ensures that every player, parent, and coach has the organizational structure that they need to succeed.

The club joins the hundreds of other clubs partnering with Byga to provide their players with the best club management platform in youth sports.

About Byga:

Byga is dedicated to overcoming the operational challenges that youth sports clubs face so that clubs can focus more time, energy, and resources on what’s most important: the players.

Clubs trust Byga everyday for their registrations, scheduling, communication, mobile app, evaluations, and much more.

About Modesto YSA and AJAX United:

AJAX United provides playing opportunities for boys and girls ages 7 to 19 years old in a professional, year-round training environment. The club prides itself on fielding some of the best teams in the Modesto and Central Valley region, with numerous players going on to play professionally, including Cade Cowell, Heath Pearce, and Tisha Venturini.

The club also gives top players the opportunity to participate in the Olympic Development Program, NorCal PDP and US Club id2 programs.

Common Youth Sports Club Website Mistakes

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:39:33 GMT

Three website mistakes that youth sports club make that are red flags for potential players and families

First impressions matter for every business. For many prospective players and families, their first interaction with a youth sports club is through the club's website.

And often, that first interaction is a negative one.

Why?

Based on our experience in youth sports, many clubs believe that good websites are expensive, difficult to maintain, and require technical expertise.

The reality? Great websites have never been easier to create.

Nevertheless, when we look through youth sports club websites, we typically see three major mistakes that paint clubs in a negative light.

Club websites are unsecured
Content hasn't been updated in years
Websites aren't mobile optimized

These issues can significantly impact the user experience and undermine the club's credibility.

We're going to go into more detail on the three major mistakes that youth sports clubs make on their websites and explain how Byga's Integrated Websites Feature solves those problems, ensuring that clubs make a professional first impression on their website visitors.

Lack of SSL Certificates

One of the most critical mistakes youth sports club make is failing to implement SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates on their website. An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates a website's identity and enables an encrypted connection between the user's browser and the website's server. Without an SSL certificate, sensitive information such as registration details, payment information, and personal data can be intercepted and compromised by malicious actors.

The absence of an SSL certificate can also negatively impact a website's search engine rankings, as major search engines like Google prioritize secure websites in their results.

That means your club might be shown below a competitor with a secured website, affecting your club's ability to attract players.

Most modern browsers display warning messages when users attempt to access non-secure websites, which can deter potential visitors and damage the club's reputation. You've probably seen those warnings!

Every club website built using Byga's Integrated Websites has an SSL certificate automatically attached to it. No need to worry about how to implement SSL, Byga has your club covered.

Outdated and Difficult-to-Update Content

We see a ton of stale content on youth sports websites.

Why does that matter? Families rely on websites for information on registration, tryouts, events, and other club-related news. Without website updates, they might miss out on key information, leading to angry parents and administrative headaches.

In our experience, clubs struggle with updating content because it's exceedingly difficult to do so. Older website builders require technical expertise to use. At clubs with limited resources, hiring a webmaster costs too much.

The result? Old, outdated websites that appear unprofessional, unappealing, and difficult to navigate, further deterring potential members from engaging with the club.

To address this issue, youth sports clubs should implement a user-friendly CMS platform (like Byga's Integrated Websites tool) that allows for easy content updates and management.

Byga makes it easy to update every part of the website. With a drag and drop interface, non-technical club administrators can make changes seamlessly. We've had multiple clubs take charge of their website projects without any technical support and create beautiful, modern sites.

Poor Mobile Optimization

More and more web users visit sites on their mobile device. Despite this, most youth sports club websites fail to optimize their content and layout for these smaller screens, resulting in a poor user experience for mobile visitors.

Websites that are not mobile-optimized display incorrectly, with distorted text and images. Accessing navigation becomes difficult, frustrating users.

Every business, including youth sports clubs need to prioritize responsive websites. Responsive design ensures that the website's layout and content automatically adjust to the user's device, providing an optimal viewing experience regardless of screen size or resolution.

Responsive design is built into Byga's Integrated Websites tool. Clubs using Byga don't have to worry about coding. All images and text automatically resize to fit the correct screen.

Websites Matter for Youth Sports Clubs

It's easier than ever to create a great website. Youth sports clubs can trust Byga to help them avoid these three red flags and build a website that enhances their online presence, portrays them in a professional light, and allows them to have a positive first interaction with prospective players.

Partner Spotlight: MISO Elite and Byga

thomas@byga.net (Tom Henshall) — Mon, 06 May 2024 16:26:17 GMT

Promoting Hawaii Youth Soccer Talent Internationally

LOS ALTOS, CA (May 2, 2024) – MISO (Major Island Soccer Organization was founded in 1996 to provide the the island of Oahu its only USSF sanctioned league.

Since then, MISO has grown rapidly, introducing the MISO Junior league (U11-U19 age groups), three competitive Men's Open, a M35+ division (age 35+), a Masters Division (age 45+), a W1 Division (for competitive women), and finally a Futsal Division. Essentially, MISO now covers competition for all ages.

The rapid growth of the leagues showed the demand for soccer in Hawaii. What was missing? An elite youth program.

Enter MISO Elite . Formed in 2013 to provide an outlet for top players in Hawaii to showcase their skills internationally, MISO Elite has evolved into a program comparable to the US Club Soccer ID2 / PDP program.

These programs select players based on "objective scouting of elite clubs and leagues, combined with recommendations from top Directors of Coaching" and bring the selected players together to practice and compete. Until MISO Elite, no program existed to bring together the most talented players in Hawaii and provide them showcase opportunities for US National Teams, Professional Clubs, and College Soccer programs.

Creating a club-independent talent program presents unique logistical challenges. Director Tom Atencio is the perfect man for the job.

Atencio boasts decades of coaching experience on the US West Coast in addition to professional playing experience and experience with US Soccer's development program.

To support his ambitions for the MISO Elite program, Director Tom Atencio turned to Byga. Calling it the "future of club technology", Atencio uses Byga constantly to set up programs, build rosters, and communicate with selected players. On a practice session day, players are checked in and evaluated using Byga's tryout module, which allows multiple coaches to rate players and store those ratings in a player's profile.

While typically used in a club setting, Byga offers a set of flexible features that translate well to a player development program like MISO Elite. That's why both NorCal and SoCal PDP programs use Byga.

From MISO Elite: "Mahalo Byga for making scheduling, registration, check-in & communication a breeze."

Since its start in 1996, MISO has grown fast. And there's a lot more to come from MISO Elite!

In addition to trips to Japan for the 2012 age group, and Southern California for the 2010 and 2011 age groups, MISO Elite will also run the MISO Games (an all island competition) in August. Follow MISO on social media for more information!

About Byga

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Management Tools : Byga features essential club functions such as registration, scheduling, communication, and payment processing, all seamlessly integrated.

Learn even more about Byga's key features here .

Strikers FC and Byga Join Forces

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:59:38 GMT

With a top-ranked mobile app and integrated workflows for every part of the season, Byga upgrades youth sports club management.

LOS ALTOS, CA (April 26, 2024) – Strikers FC and Byga have teamed up to provide club administrators, technical staff, and players with the most innovative club management platform in youth sports. From tryouts to end-of-season evaluations, Byga's integrated workflows streamline common club challenges, allowing for club staff to get more done, faster.

What the club can expect from Byga :

A best-in-class mobile app experience
Improved operations from tryouts to registration
The most responsive support team in youth sports
Dedication to innovation and improvement

"We're all about giving our players and families the absolute best. Joining forces with Byga was a no brainer for us. With Byga onboard, our staff can communicate better and Byga will simplify a lot of our club operations." - Roy Chingirian, DOC - Strikers FC

Strikers FC is dedicated to constant improvement, for coaches, players, and the club as a whole. Partnering with Byga ensures that every player, parent, and coach has the organizational structure that they need to succeed.

The club joins 200+ clubs in partnering with Byga to provide their players with the best club management platform in youth sports.

About Byga:

Byga is dedicated to overcoming the operational challenges that youth sports clubs face so that clubs can focus more time, energy, and resources on what’s most important: the players.

Clubs trust Byga everyday for their registrations, scheduling, communication, mobile app, evaluations, and much more.

About Strikers FC:

Strikers FC Irvine (formerly the Irvine Strikers) has received national recognition for being one of the top clubs in the country for producing collegiate, professional and national team players. With the club being formed in the early 1980s, the club found their identity when Don Ebert joined. As one of the more highly regarded soccer trainers in the nation, Ebert has surrounded himself with one of the region’s brightest and most ambitious coaching staffs, including staff such as Roy Chingirian, Willie Diaz and others.

In 2021, Strikers FC announced it will be the first soccer club in Orange County to join the MLS Next and the Elite Academy League program to ensure their players compete against the best of the best.

Pre-Game Preparation and Lineups

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:51:12 GMT

Preparation, then Execution: The Role of Planning in Game Day Success

In the world of professional soccer, every detail matters. From the meticulous planning of training sessions to the careful analysis of opponents, success on the pitch is often determined long before the referee's whistle signals the start of the match. Among the most crucial aspects of a coach's preparation is the strategic planning of lineups, substitutions, and tactics. This pre-match preparation is the key to success on game day.

Game day preparation isn't only important to the professional game, it's also fundamental to success at the youth level. Soccer coaches overseeing younger age groups emphasize long term development over match results. That often means sharing playing time equally, rotating players across different positions, and teaching different tactical systems. As players progress, the focus shifts to game day performance, with lineups, substitutions, and adjustments all aimed at giving the team the best chance at three points. No matter the age group, coaches and players benefit from approaching each game with a plan in place, starting with a lineup.

1. Lineup Planning: Setting the Stage for Success

At the professional level, the starting eleven is carefully crafted based on analysis of players' strengths, weaknesses, and current form. Coaches consider factors such as player fitness, potential match-ups against specific opponents, and even the psychological aspects of how certain players might respond to the pressures of a particular game.

Furthermore, the chosen formation plays a pivotal role. Whether it's a defensively solid 4-4-2, a balanced 4-3-3, or an attacking 3-5-2, the formation is selected based on the team's strengths and the perceived vulnerabilities of the opponent.

Youth soccer coaches navigate different challenges, yet lineup planning still fundamentally impacts the game. No matter it it's a 7v7, 9v9, or a full-sided match, coaches build their starting formations to serve as a strong platform for the team's success. What about the players starting on the bench?

2. Substitutions: The Game-Changing Decisions

Substitutions are more than just replacing tired legs; they're tactical decisions that can change the course of a match. A coach must anticipate various scenarios and have a plan for each. For instance, what if the team is trailing with 20 minutes to go? Who's the game changer who can provide a spark off the bench? Or, if protecting a lead, which substitute can secure the defense or help the team maintain possession?

Timing is also crucial. Making a substitution too early or too late can have unintended consequences. Coaches often have predetermined windows of time when they'll consider making changes, but they must also remain flexible and responsive to the game's flow.

At the youth soccer level, substitutions can serve different purposes. In less competitive contexts, coaches may schedule substitutions to ensure that every player shares time equally, regardless of the outcome of the game. Higher level teams take a more professional approach, with coaches seeking to impact the game through substitutions.

3. Tactical Adjustments: The Game Within the Game

In addition to substitutions, coaches can also influence the game through tactical tweaks. Coaches not only have to plan their initial tactics but also anticipate their opponent's moves and be ready to counter them. This might involve switching formations mid-game, pressing higher up the pitch, or focusing on a specific point of attack.

Pre-match, coaches and their staff will watch videos of their opponents, identifying patterns of play, key players, and potential areas of exploitation. This information is then used to devise a game plan tailored to neutralize the opponent's strengths and exploit their weaknesses.

Youth soccer coaches usually don't have access to as much information on opponents as professional coaches do, so the opening minutes of the match are crucial to identify potential problems, and make adjustments. Planning and practicing tactical changes ensure that the players are able to thrive in multiple systems on game day.

The Importance of Pre-Match Preparation

While the unpredictable nature of soccer means that games aren't won on paper, the importance of thorough pre-match preparation cannot be emphasized enough. It provides a team with a clear roadmap for success and equips them with the tools and strategies to adapt to any situation.

Moreover, preparation boosts players' confidence. Knowing that every eventuality has been considered and planned for allows players to focus solely on their performance, secure in the knowledge that they are part of a well-thought-out strategy.

In order to set players up for success, at the professional level or the youth level, coaches need to spend time before games planning their lineup, organizing potential substitutions, and preparing potential tactical switches. Byga built our new lineups feature to address coaches' needs and make it easier than ever for coaches to help their players thrive on game day.

Interested in seeing how Lineups can improve your club's game day experience? Sign up for the upcoming webinar on October 12th and see a live demonstration from Byga CEO Afshin Shafie.

Phoenix Rising FC Chooses Byga

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:11:54 GMT

Largest Youth Soccer Club in Arizona Partners with Byga

Byga is pleased to announce that Phoenix Rising has selected Byga for the club’s management, operations and communication needs throughout its regional youth programs. With 7,000 players across recreation and competitive programs, Phoenix Rising participates in and excels at every level of the US soccer pyramid, including MLS NEXT , ECNL and USL Championship leagues. By partnering with Byga, Phoenix Rising is ensuring that all of its players, parents and staff are provided the industry’s leading innovative technology platform.

After a diligent research and evaluation period, the Phoenix-based club chose Byga over the competition, recognizing the clear feature-set and functionality advantages inherent in the platform for its multi-region operation, including Byga’s depth in game/practice scheduling, tryouts, integrated communications/mobile application, and financial operations.

The initial step standardized a large, multi-site tryout using a single club sign-up form, while also considering local site/affiliate operations to support each site’s tryout day check-in and evaluation needs. In just a few days, Byga's dedicated support team enabled both the centralized form as well as all of site instances, and began supporting the initial training for the Phoenix Rising operations team as well as preparing them for rostering, registration and the multitude of operations that go into running a large youth sports organization. The speed of the implementation is a testimony to the direction and execution of Phoenix Rising management as well as the efforts of the Byga team, but also to the ease of implementation of the Byga platform.

“After a comprehensive process identifying the leading technological platforms in the industry, we are excited to partner with BYGA moving forward. Their responsiveness and agility to create bespoke programming for our organization is groundbreaking.”

Chris Brown, Executive Director – Phoenix Rising FC

"We're delighted to partner with Phoenix Rising FC. It's an incredible club and we're looking forward to supporting them and their continued growth."

Afshin Shafie, Byga CEO and Co-Founder.

The partnership demonstrates the leadership and trajectory of both Phoenix Rising FC and Byga. Already the largest youth soccer club in Arizona, Phoenix Rising FC is focused on continuing to increase the service level it offers both players and parents as well as its never-ending effort to further develop its players. For Byga, the partnership continues the trend of large, elite and service-oriented clubs selecting Byga as their technology partner.

About Phoenix Rising FC

Providing the player pathway for one of the premier clubs in the USL, Phoenix Rising FC is the largest youth soccer club in Arizona. It has six affiliate locations locations around the Phoenix area. The club boasts membership in the ECNL for both boys and girls, as well as the MLS NEXT league. These prestigious leagues give Phoenix Rising FC players numerous paths to achieve their ambitions.

About Byga

Founded in Silicon Valley and Charlottesville Virginia in 2017, Byga's youth sports management platform continues to distance itself from the competition due to the combination of innovative technology and dedicated support. Clubs across the United States trust Byga to provide tools for every part of the season.

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Byga Highlighted by SportTechie

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:36:50 GMT

Matt Ehalt from SportTechie recently interviewed CEO and Co-Founder Afshin Shafie to learn more about Byga's competitive advantages, explosive growth over the past year, and goals for the future.

The comprehensive interview covers:

Byga's history
Details on pricing
Competition in the youth sports market
What sets Byga apart
And more.

Read the full interview here: https://www.sporttechie.com/byga-youth-sports-platform-ceo-afshin-shafie

Inside Ohio Premier Soccer Club's 20 Year Quest to Build a Field Complex

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Thu, 06 May 2021 14:36:51 GMT

The vision

In 2001, Chris Baer and a group of Ohio Premier Soccer Club coaches traveled with their teams to play at the St. Louis Soccer Park (currently the World Wide Technology Soccer Park ), a six field soccer specific complex in Fenton, Missouri.

When they got back to Ohio, they made a pact: to get Ohio Premier its own soccer complex

Now, twenty years later, Ohio Premier boasts a five field complex with two full turf fields, two Kentucky bluegrass fields and a state of the art Bermuda grass field.

“At the time, we were just a group of young, ambitious coaches with A licenses who wanted to keep challenging each other,” says Chris Baer. “We wanted to push each other and the club to improve. Having our own facility would allow us to do more for our players.”

For the entirety of its history, Ohio Premier had rented fields from the city, competing with other clubs and sports for field space. The fields were grass, there wasn’t a single turf field in the area, and the club had to rent indoor facilities in the winter.

Field rentals and facility costs were a significant portion of the club’s budget. When rental prices increased, the club began to seriously consider building its own facility

The Ohio Premier board looked at building an indoor facility at first. “We spent so much on rentals in the winter that we thought it would make the most sense. Over time that idea evolved into building all-weather turf fields that would be playable all year long.”

In addition to turf fields, Ohio Premier wanted fast-playing grass fields similar to those in Arizona and Southern California. “We would play against west coast clubs and our teams would be a step slower because we were used to playing on grass that just didn’t play as fast,” says Baer. “It was important to us to have a surface that would allow us to match their speed of play.”

That meant that they wanted a full Bermuda grass field, a rarity in Ohio.

Baer and the team knew what they wanted, but had no idea how to get it.

Putting the pieces in place

The dream needed funding.

So, starting in 2001, Ohio Premier’s board began setting aside funds for the purchase of land for the field complex. When Baer took over as Executive Director of Ohio Premier in 2014, the club had already raised about 80% of the money they would need for an initial land purchase. The board’s decade-long commitment to the field complex project put the club in a strong position to buy land and begin construction.

It was also a period of turnover at the club, as several board members were leaving their roles after years of service. For Baer, it was a perfect opportunity to surround himself with the expertise he needed to make the club’s dream soccer complex into a reality.

“The first board member that we appointed was the treasurer, Mike Shock. With his background in finance and accounting, he was able to help us determine exactly where club funds were going, and decide how to better allocate them for our future field complex.”

Shock quickly found ways to reduce Ohio Premier’s expenses, and ensured that the club set aside a larger portion of revenue for the future field complex by creating a separate profit and loss statement for the tournament they hosted. This allowed them to keep operations and field development finances separate.

To further improve the club’s financial standing, the club ran several fundraising events and modestly increased player fees.

That’s when the dream began to feel more real for Baer. “Once we started to see that fund build up, I started to get excited about the possibility of building the complex sooner rather than later.”

Searching for suitable land

In 2015, the club appointed a second new board member, Erin Mullady. Her background in real estate meant that the search for land could begin in earnest. “We started off looking at 4-5 acre parcels, thinking that’s what would work for us, with the money we had and the field space we wanted. Out of the blue, I got a call from Erin saying that I had to go see this 42 acre parcel just outside of town.”

The land, just ten minutes from their current practice field locations, was perfect.

It was flat, close, and with plenty of space to grow. The club needed to move fast, so with financial support from a backer, they immediately submitted a bid at the owner’s asking price.

It was rejected.

The owner had received and accepted a higher bid on the property. For Baer and the team, it was back to the drawing board. “It was a total bummer, we felt like we had a good idea of the process though. The location, the size, the price, now we knew what we were looking for.”

The team kept looking for suitable land, but nothing quite fit their needs.

Until a couple weeks later, when the phone rang.

It was the owner of the same 42 acre parcel that they’d just lost out on. The other deal had fallen through. If Ohio Premier was still interested, and could submit a full cash offer within thirty days, then the land was theirs.

It takes a team

The club had been saving money for over ten years in preparation for this moment.

It wasn’t enough.

“We had most of the money that the owner wanted, but we needed to find more quickly, otherwise we would lose out on the land, again,” says Baer.

Thanks to a charitable financial backer, Ohio Premier managed to scrape together a cash offer that was accepted.

The land was finally theirs.

That’s when the real work began.

Building a field complex was a massive project. Plans needed to be made, quotes obtained, dollars budgeted. For Baer, a soccer coach at heart, the details were overwhelming.

“Throughout this whole process, I felt like I was on a tightrope, that I would fall off if I took a single wrong step,” remembers Baer. “The board members kept telling me to think of it as a river: even if you get stuck on the bank, you just push off and keep flowing downstream. I just didn’t know, I had to really trust the people around me that we could make the project a reality.”

As building quotes came back, it became obvious to Baer that this was going to cost more than he initially thought. With that in mind, he downgraded his expectations. “I thought we might have enough money to get one turf field, and then gradually build from there.”

The project continued to grow in complexity, so the club brought in Mike Kudla to help manage the details. Kudla’s first reaction toward the project was lukewarm. He thought that the club was leasing the land, which limited their ability to raise money from banks. When he learned that the club actually owned the land, his attitude changed dramatically.

Owning the land meant that the club could use its value as collateral for loans. The club’s plan to build an indoor facility in the future further increased the land’s value. That meant that when Kudla went to the banks for funding, he wasn’t asking for a loan on a low value group of fields, he was proposing a long-term relationship with a sustainable business that had a potential five million dollar asset.

“Mike kept asking me what I really wanted,” says Baer. “He asked me, ‘all money aside, what do you want to have at the complex?’”

With Baer’s ideal field complex in mind, Kudla went to the banks to obtain financing for the project.

Funding construction

“I got a call from Mike and I’m expecting to hear that we got enough money for a field or two and all he says is, ‘we got it all.’” The club secured enough financing to build all five fields.

Baer: “For the first time, we had projections of our future revenue, thanks to our treasurer Mike Shock and our project manager Mike Kudla. When we went to the banks, we blew them away with the level of detail in our planning. We had 5 or 6 banks fighting for our business by the end of it.”

There were strings attached, of course. The bank required an amount of cash in hand that exceeded the club’s expectations. To meet the bank’s demands, Kelley Mitchell kicked off a series of fundraisers: selling coupon books and candy bars.

Thankfully, the fundraisers worked.

Continued planning and construction

As momentum built, support from the club swelled too. “There were initial concerns from some parents that the new facility would only benefit certain teams. Once we were able to get funding for all five fields, we could assure them that every player U13 and up would be using the new complex, while our U8-U12 players would practice in Dublin and Upper Arlington. We got a ton of support after that.”

Another club parent, Andy English from PLANIT Studios offered his expertise in landscape architecture and design. “I thought the land was flat,” says Baer. “But Andy helped us vet the land and create a topographic map that showed us exactly how much we needed to level it. He also helped us understand the drainage, how much parking we needed, traffic flows. He really helped us understand what the next steps in the process were.”

In 2018, Kyle Adams joined the team to lead on-site project management and coordinate the different phases of construction. On October 3rd, 2018, with all the pieces finally in place, Ohio Premier signed and began construction of their new field complex.

Thanks to Adams’ expertise, construction moved quickly. By July 2019, the first phase of the project was complete. The complex now had five playable fields, high-quality irrigation systems, and fencing.

The club also brought in Ryan DeMay from Field Source to manage the field complex and provide quality care for the fields. "Ryan recommended the specific type of Bermuda grass that we have on our field now," says Baer. "He's so important for his work keeping the fields in top shape."

Just nine months after breaking ground on the facility, Ohio Premier teams started playing on the club’s own fields.

Evolving vision

Baer and Ohio Premier weren’t done yet. During construction in 2018, electrical engineers ran conduits under the fields. “We didn’t want to have any electrical poles in the middle of the fields, so we paid for the conduits even though we didn’t have the funds to get lights yet.”

After further fundraising, and with decreased expenses from field rentals, the club installed lights in March, 2021. Baer anticipates that the lighting will give the club approximately 100 more hours of available practice time per month. “The extra practice time will allow us to extend the season and give more time at the complex to younger players for small-sided games and technical training.”

While the club already accomplished its goal of creating a field complex, Baer continues to dream up new ways to provide value to the club.

Ohio Premier will field both a U23 Women’s and a Men’s team for players in college or who have recently graduated, so they can come home for the summer and continue to hone their skills.

Baer envisions future additions to the field complex such as locker rooms and bathrooms that would allow the club to host professional and semi-professional games. “Having home and away locker rooms gives us the opportunity to host these major events, and gives everything a more professional feel,” says Baer.

On the advice of the board, Baer asked coaches for their thoughts on future additions. He was surprised by some of the suggestions.

“One coach said we should put in sand pits for beach soccer. With a sand facility, we’d be able to host different events at our complex that aren’t normally an option for clubs in our region.”

Baer was quick to stress that in order to fund further development of the complex, the club would need to look for sponsorship options and corporate partnerships. When the time is right, then the team will look to enhance their complex, not before.

“The club is like a three legged stool,” explains Baer. “We’ve got players (families), the coaches, and the facilities. As we organized our finances, we were able to invest more in our coach education. Now, with a high quality facility, we can provide players opportunities to improve their game, on a better surface, with better coaching.”

What’s the end goal?

For Ohio Premier, the field complex is just a part of what they want to achieve.

Baer remembers his trip to Europe in 1985 with Derek Armstrong and Nomads Soccer Club. “We went to these towns in Italy, German y, and Austria and everywhere we went, thousands of people showed up to watch kids play, to see if Americans were any good. Every club had its own field, its own club h ouse, its own cafeteria, showers, even a swimming pool! They were truly community 'clubs.' Everywhere you went there was this sense of passion, of community, of culture.

For Ohio Premier, that’s the true goal. It’s not just about teaching young players to play soccer. It’s about being a pillar of the community, where players learn to play at age five and can keep playing until age 55.

It’s a long-term goal.

It’s a lofty goal.

But when you consider what the Ohio Premier team has already achieved, it seems like it’s just a matter of time.

More Opportunities to Play: Palo Alto Soccer Club and Silicon Valley Soccer Academy's New Adult League

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:36:53 GMT

New Adult League Raises Scholarship Funds and Engages Community

In a typical year, Palo Alto Soccer Club (PASC) and Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (SVSA) provide scholarship aid to over 100 youth soccer players.

This past year has been anything but typical.

“All of our main fundraising events were cancelled due to the pandemic,” says PASC and SVSA Administrative Director Eric Madrigal. “We’ve had to turn talented players away from the club because we didn’t have financial support available for them. As someone who came from a less privileged background, it really hurt and really stuck with me when we couldn’t help those players."

The club directors came up with a number of ideas to raise money, but most still weren’t viable due to the restrictions in place.

Then the idea of an adult league came up.

“We had talked about it but never really had the time to put the structure into place for an adult league. With events cancelled and less travel for games and tournaments, we finally had the time and energy to put something together,” explains Madrigal.

Inspired by futsal and small-sided play, PASC and SVSA created a co-ed 7v7 league. The club chose the smaller size format to get more players involved in faster paced, more engaging games.

Best of all, proceeds from the adult league would go towards scholarships for PASC and SVSA players.

Launching the new league

The clubs began promoting the league to their club members and in several social media posts

Only a few players registered. “It was really slow at first,” recalls Madrigal. “Then all of a sudden, whole teams started signing up.” The clubs planned to run the league on Monday nights. Thanks to demand, the league quickly expanded to Tuesday nights too.

The league has been a local success with “150 players signed up” and “more signing up as word of mouth spreads.”

Feedback from the players has been overwhelmingly positive.

“People want longer games and more playing time,” says Madrigal. “Even teams that aren’t successful on the field are hanging around for 15, 20 minutes after the game and just enjoying themselves and the atmosphere."

For PASC and SVSA, building community is the real goal.

What's next?

In its current state, the adult league will only generate a small portion of the two clubs’ typical fundraising. While Madrigal plans to grow the league and thus fund additional scholarships, he stresses the importance of the league as a community initiative.

“Now that we’ve started the league, we want it to become a part of the culture in the area. We don’t want there to be any barriers to playing soccer. This program allows us to help kids who need scholarships and also provides a place for adults to compete."

Madrigal has already made adjustments to the league format in response to player feedback, such as adding an extra player to make games 8v8 and changing some rules regarding goalkeepers. He envisions future versions of the league to have competitive brackets based on skill levels and a full year schedule.

“We at PASC and SVSA want our clubs to be synonymous with Palo Alto. We want to represent the community that we’re a part of and provide opportunities for everyone in our community to play soccer."

If you're in the Bay Area, sign up for the PASC/SVSA Adult Soccer League today! Watch out for new league seasons in the summer.

The Byga team is excited to be a part of a community initiative that's helping expand access to soccer. We look forward to continuing to support PASC and SVSA's operations and club management.

TSF Academy Joins Byga

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:36:54 GMT

TSF Academy Chooses Byga as Technology Partner

The Byga team is excited to announce our new partnership with TSF Academy.

Founded in 2005, TSF Academy is a top club in New Jersey with a strong history of excellence in player development. The club’s mission statement highlights their goal “to provide young players with an elite training environment and club culture.” Thanks to their player-centric focus and prioritization of long-term player development, TSF Academy was selected to be an official New York Red Bulls Academy Affiliate , giving players a direct pathway to a professional club. Players at affiliate clubs also benefit from “co-partnered elite player development and talent identification programs” as well as exposure to a high quality training environment. Learn more about their affiliation here:

From Byga CEO Afshin Shafie: “Every complex club needs a centralized platform that can help manage their entire club, not just one or two pieces. We’re delighted that an elite club like TSF Academy chose BYGA to streamline their club operations.”

TSF Academy teams compete in MLS Next , the Elite Academy League , and EDP leagues as well as USYS leagues in Northern New Jersey. Club Directors have already begun using the Byga Director Dashboard to get a comprehensive view of their league standings.

TSF Academy recently held two “Elite Talent Identification” Events in collaboration with the New York Red Bulls Academy. While tryouts are currently complete, elite players in the Northern NJ regions who are looking to join a high quality training environment should reach out to TSF Academy.

The club TSF Academy grew from The Sports Factory , a state of the art indoor soccer facility in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. Access to this high-quality facility allows the club to host events like the TSF Winter Showcase, which brought eight of the best NY/NJ clubs together for a live-streamed recruiting event. The club also hosts camps and has access sport-specific to physical training through Elite Performance Training Systems at The Sports Factory.

With field space at a premium, TSF Academy needed a facility scheduling tool that would help them to maximize their time. The centralized Byga field scheduling tool is a perfect match for the club’s needs.

The Byga team looks forward to helping TSF Academy with off the field operations and enjoying the club's continued success on the field.

Two New ALBION SC Clubs Join Byga

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:11:41 GMT

ALBION SC Network expands to Miami and Portland

The team at Byga is delighted to announce our partnership with two new ALBION SC Affiliates, ALBION SC Miami and ALBION SC Portland. As new members of the ALBION network, the two clubs will benefit from the strategic ALBION SC and Byga technology partnership.

“ALBION SC Portland and ALBION SC Miami are both examples of great leadership that, when working with ALBION's internal operating systems, will be able to excel internally and externally and to enjoy the process of developing coaches and players for years to come. Byga plays a critical role in providing insights that help us support our ALBION leaders, coaches, and families.” - Mark Santistevan, ALBION SC COO.

From Byga CEO Afshin Shafie: "We've experienced tremendous growth in the past few months and we're excited to get another ALBION SC club onto Byga. Noah and Mark do a phenomenal job of selecting top clubs to join the ALBION family, so I'm excited to see how we can support their club operations and help them grow."

ALBION SC ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BYGA TO BRING INNOVATION

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:11:52 GMT

ALBION SC AND BYGA BRING SOLUTIONS

ALBION SC with great excitement is announcing the strategic partnership with Byga to build technology into soccer clubs that solve real problems and evolve how a club can operate. We are looking forward to the future and working together to enhance the game off the field so the game will be better on the field.

With technology playing an increasingly critical role in every aspect of club operations, ALBION SC leadership recognized the need to accelerate the development of digital solutions to ensure the growing network of clubs remain on the competitive vanguard. The ALBION-Byga partnership brings together deep skills in club operations and technology strategy, technology development and deployment, and organizational management to help support coaches, players, and families throughout their club playing experience.

“We researched and brought to the table teams of technology companies in and outside of the soccer space. While each had features that were unique, Byga stood out in terms of their understanding of real world applications and challenges our administrators, coaches, and family members contend with to stay fully connected to relevant information”, said Mark Santistevan, ALBION SC COO. “This is a strategic partnership based on where we sit today and being able to evolve with the changing landscape of soccer into the future.”

“Partnering with Byga to deliver transformational technology for our clubs will allow us to provide the very best business, program, and operational strategies on which we’ll conceive, design, and evolve the next generation of digital tools,” said Noah Gins, ALBION SC CEO.
“Byga has shown their commitment to innovate and become the industry leader and we proudly stand behind them in their efforts. The future of club management is here.” Said Wayne Crowe , ALBION SC Director of Soccer

“We are excited to partner with ALBION Soccer Club in its player development mission as they continue to expand nationally. I believe Noah Gins’ and Mark Santistevan’s vision aligns very well with Byga’s mission to help elite clubs manage their growing and distributed organizations. By partnering with Byga, ALBION’s need for a holistic application provider to support all of their clubs and core goals for player development, operational excellence, and an industry-leading service level for players and parents is resolved.” Said Afshin Shafie, Byga CEO

ABOUT BYGA

Byga provides the most comprehensive club operations platform in the industry today. A preferred choice by large, elite youth soccer clubs with complex operations, Byga has reimagined, reengineered and optimized the workflows required to run a youth sports club. Byga’s solution automates and interconnects all of the club’s internal workflows such as tryouts , registration , rostering, scheduling , evaluations, scholarships, and team management , improving operations and leading to better run clubs. Better run clubs attract more families, better coaches, and ultimately develop better players. Byga: Build a better club!

ABOUT ALBION SC

ALBION SC is headquartered in San Diego and is expanding nationally with the ALBION SC National Affiliate Program to select clubs across the US. ALBION SC has proven to be a model club in the US building its prestigious profile and outstanding success. ALBION SC has been ranked top 30 clubs by Soccer America, # 1 in the Nation by Top Drawer Soccer, and is a leader in the US for player and coach development. ALBION SC is proud to have produced 20+ National Team players, helped create over 50 million in college scholarships, and have produced MLS first team players and International world class players. If your club has a strong commitment towards Development, Advancement & Placement of players and would like ongoing support and strategy to develop coaches and players, with turn-key marketing, operations, tournament management, and utilize a proven model to develop elite players, now is the time to meet with ALBION SC.

New Partnership: Rancocas Valley SC

sitebuilder@byga.net (Ed Camarena) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:11:53 GMT

New Club Partnership: Rancocas Valley SC

The Byga team is delighted to announce our new partnership with Rancocas Valley Soccer Club . An international affiliate of Celtic FC , Rancocas Valley SC has a strong focus on player and coach development.

From Rancocas Valley SC Club President Joe Arone: "We are excited to join Byga! We feel that their vision of what services a technology company should provide aligns perfectly with our needs. I'm looking forward to a long partnership between BYGA and Rancocas Valley SC."

Official Celtic FC Affiliate

One of only 28 clubs in North America affiliated with Celtic FC, Rancocas Valley SC benefits from shared player and coach resources and connections to the Glasgow club.

Byga CEO Afshin Shafie commented on the new partnership, saying "I'm excited to have a strong club with teams in the EDP choose Byga as their club management solution. We're looking forward to continuing to grow our presence on the East Coast."

In addition to participating in the EDP , Rancocas Valley SC teams compete in the South Jersey League .

While the partnership is young, Rancocas Valley SC administrators have already begun using the Byga tryouts features . From Arone: "I have received a lot of compliments already from the people listed as tryout watchers." The Byga team is proud of providing a quick and easy onboarding process, so it's exciting to hear that Rancocas Valley SC coaches and administrators are already benefiting from our system.

Tryouts for Rancocas Valley SC continue through April, so players in the Westhampton, NJ area looking for a club should sign up here: https://www.rvsoccerclub.org/tryouts

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What the club can expect from Byga :

About Byga:

About Modesto YSA and AJAX United:

Common Youth Sports Club Website Mistakes

Three website mistakes that youth sports club make that are red flags for potential players and families

Lack of SSL Certificates

Outdated and Difficult-to-Update Content

Poor Mobile Optimization

Websites Matter for Youth Sports Clubs

Partner Spotlight: MISO Elite and Byga

Promoting Hawaii Youth Soccer Talent Internationally

Key Byga Features and Benefits

Strikers FC and Byga Join Forces

With a top-ranked mobile app and integrated workflows for every part of the season, Byga upgrades youth sports club management.

What the club can expect from Byga :

About Byga:

About Strikers FC:

Pre-Game Preparation and Lineups

Preparation, then Execution: ﻿ The Role of Planning in Game Day Success

Phoenix Rising FC Chooses Byga

Largest Youth Soccer Club in Arizona Partners with Byga

Byga Highlighted by SportTechie

Inside Ohio Premier Soccer Club's 20 Year Quest to Build a Field Complex

The vision

Putting the pieces in place

Searching for suitable land

It takes a team

Funding construction

Continued planning and construction

Evolving vision

What’s the end goal?

More Opportunities to Play: Palo Alto Soccer Club and Silicon Valley Soccer Academy's New Adult League

New Adult League Raises Scholarship Funds and Engages Community

Launching the new league

What's next?

TSF Academy Joins Byga

TSF Academy Chooses Byga as Technology Partner

Two New ALBION SC Clubs Join Byga

ALBION SC Network expands to Miami and Portland

ALBION SC ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BYGA TO BRING INNOVATION

ALBION SC AND BYGA BRING SOLUTIONS

New Partnership: Rancocas Valley SC

New Club Partnership: Rancocas Valley SC

Official Celtic FC Affiliate

Preparation, then Execution: The Role of Planning in Game Day Success