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Spring 2010 Recreational & Developmental Registration is now OPEN.
$65 PreK-1st Grade fee / $90 2nd Grade fee
Click "play" below to watch a brief video that captures the spirit of the BCF recreational soccer program.
“Youth soccer, especially at the youngest ages, should be accessible and affordable to all Boulder County families. With our 2009-2010 fee structure, coaching philosophy, fun environment, customer service and financial assistance program, the Boulder County Force offers Boulder County families simply the best choice for youth soccer,” explains Hardy Kalisher, Director of Operations.
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Christine Culberth named BCF U8-U10 Director of Girls Development
7 Time State Champion and 4 Time USYSA National Finalist to lead training and mentoring for BCF 2nd-4th grade girls
The Boulder County Force soccer club welcomes Christine “Chrissie” Culbreth to the coaching staff. As the new U8-U10 Director of Girls Development, Chrissie's areas of focus will be the training and mentoring of our 2nd-4th grade (U8-U10) girls.
As the Boulder County Force program continues to grow, we are committed to allocating resources that best serve our membership and provide the highest quality soccer experience. “We are excited to have someone with Chrissie’s education and fantastic soccer background, along with her passion and experience working with youth joining our coaching staff,” explains John Welsch, BCF Director of Coaching.
Chrissie has a extensive background in soccer and is also pursuing an advanced graduate degree in psychology. Originally from New Jersey, she played NCAA Division I soccer at Rutgers University.
Chrissie came up through one of the top youth clubs in North America, the New Jersey based Player Development Academy (PDA). At PDA she was a co-captain and starter on the #1 ranked U16 Girls team in the nation, 7-time New Jersey State champion, 2-time USYSA Regional Champion, 4 USYSA National appearances and was named MVP of the New Jersey State Championship. Chrissie was a long time member of the New Jersey State Olympic Development Program team.
Chrissie has coached in the Boulder County Force competitive program. Prior to moving to Colorado she coached at PDA and several other youth soccer program in New Jersey. Chrissie has also interned and worked in elementary and high schools and various youth camps.
This winter Chrissie has already begun working with BCF staff coaches to further develop the U8-U10 girls coaching and training curriculum for the spring 2010 season.
U16 BCF Buffs Are 2009 Super League Champions
BCF wins top U16 league in Colorado
Boulder County Force U16 Red, Coached by Adam Hayes and Eliu Hernandez are the 2009 U16 Super League Champions. The U16 Super League is made up of the top five U16 and the top five U15 teams in Colorado and replaced the older Elite Division format. The BCF U16 Buffs finished the season with a 7-1-1 record.
BCF Players Receive 2009 High School Soccer Honors
Sixteen BCF seniors, five juniors, two sophomore and two freshemn have received recognition from the Colorado High School Soccer Coaches Association, Denver Post, Daily Camera, Times Call, MaxPrep.com and their respective Conferences for their outstanding contributions to the Fall 2009 High School boys soccer season. In total, seven student-athletes received All-State honors and fourteen received All-Region honors. The follow is the detailed list of student-athletes receiving these honors.
Adam Hinkelman Reflects On His First Year Of College Soccer
Force alum starts for Regis University as freshman
My College Soccer Experience
By Adam Hinkelman
It was our last game of the season, and we were playing the best NCAA Division II team in the country. I waited in line for my name to be called on the loud speaker introducing the starting line up. My name was called and I ran out to the center of the field. I knew at that point all my hard work and preparation paid off. It’s an amazing feeling being able to play collegiate athletics and the experience truly changed my life.
Playing college soccer is a goal that many young men and women strive to achieve. It takes years of preparation, discipline, and goodgrades to end up playing for the college of your choice. I played soccer with Boulder County Force from U7 to U18 and played for the top team every year. I earned many honors and awards throughout high school, which helped propel my soccer career. Although the process of playing college soccer was much tougher than I ever imagined.
After signing to play for Regis University, a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me.
BCF players who will play NCAA or NAIA soccer after high school
The Boulder County Force is proud of all its student-athletes that go to college. The following BCF student-athletes have recently committed to playing collegiate soccer at various NCAA and NAIA levels as of December 6, 2009. This list will be updated throughout the year.
WOMEN: Ali Mullin (’10) – Brown University (Rhode Island)
Molly McGuigan (’10) – West Point Academy (New York)
Carys Murphy (’10) - Emory College (Georgia) CC Rinehardt (’10) - Regis University (Colorado) Meghan Stuart (’10) - Regis University (Colorado)
Annie Stuller (’10) – University of Colorado (Colorado)
Anna Evans (’10) - Colorado School of Mines (Colorado)
Cassidy Larson (’10) - University of Denver (Colorado)
Lexi Zumwalt (’10) - Mesa State University (Colorado) Lauren Scharf (’09) - Harding University (Arkansas)
Cat Whitfield (’09) – Humboldt State University (California)
MEN: Walter Bertini (’10) - Metro State University (Colorado) Andrew Flint (’10) - Whitworth University (Washington)
Carlos Mendez (’10) - Metro State University (Colorado) Jose Moreno ('10) - Lincoln Memorial University (Tennessee)
Corbin Sipfle (’10) - Western Nebraska (Nebraska)
Andy Cowley (’09) - St. Olaf - (Minnesota)
Tim Cowley (’09) - St. Olaf - (Minnesota)
Wes Trevino (’09) - University of Massaschusetts - Boston (Massaschusetts) Alex Dickerson (’09) - Cal State East Bay (California)
Kevin Pocalyko (’09) – Metro State University (Colorado)
Devin Kuh (’09) – Whitman College (Washington)
Adam Hinkelman (’09) – Regis University (Colorado)
Joey Morales – (’09) – Waldorf College (Iowa)
Ben Thompson – (’09) – Colorado School of Mines (Colorado)
Jeff Hirsch – (’09) – Carleton College (Minnesota)
Tyler Auday – (’09) – Flagler College (Florida)
U16 & U18 Buffs Reach Colorado State Cup Semi-Finals
Congratulations to the U18 Buffs, coached by Heather Solar and Jeff Thayer, and the U16 Buffs, coached by Adam Hayes and Eliu Hernandez, for reaching the Colorado State Cup Semi-Finals this fall. This is the first time two BCF girls teams have reached the semi-finals in the same year and is a testiment to the commitment and dedication of players and everyone who supports their efforts.
BCF Joins in Alliance with Colorado Rapids & Adidas
Adidas Alliance adds layer to BCF player/coach development
The Boulder County Force leadership is always looking into ways to improve the quality of coaching and player development opportunities for all BCF players. The Colorado Rapids and Boulder County Force have joined in alliance to take the Boulder County Force coaching staff, training curriculum and player development to another level. The Adidas Alliance has been formed with a goal of creating a better soccer experience for all BCF players. The Boulder County Force is enthusiastic about this significant evolution of the club. The Adidas Alliance and the addition of our recently added Technical Advisors -- University of Colorado Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Bill Hempen (Girls) and former US Soccer National Team Captain and three-time World Cup veteran, Marcelo Balboa (Boys) -- demonstrates the Boulder County Force’s commitment to providing the youth of Boulder County & North Metro with an unmatched soccer experience. This is an exciting time to be a member of the Boulder County Force!
The following is an overview of the Adidas Alliance and its impact on the Boulder County Force.
The San Diego tournament is the top girls youth soccer tournament in the USA
The Boulder County Force U18 Buffs girls soccer team, coached by Heather Solar and assisted by Jeff Thayer, took on the “best of the best” at San Diego’s Surf Cup August 1-3, 2009 and nearly won it all!
Marcelo Balboa named BCF Technical Advisory, Competitive Boys
3 Time World Cup Player and former US Men's National Team Captain
The Boulder County Force is excited to announce that Marcelo Balboa has accepted the position of Technical Advisor, Competitive Boys in a similar role as University of Colorado Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Bill Hempen, who is the Boulder County Force Technical Advisor, Competitive Girls.
As a soccer player, Marcelo Balboa hardly needs an introduction. A member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, Balboa is one of the most respected soccer players in U.S. history and arguably the best defender to play for the U.S. As a three-time World Cup player (1990, 1994, 1998) and former Captain of the U.S. Men’s National Team, Balboa ended his U.S. career with 128 national team appearances and 13 goals. Named to Major League Soccer’s All-Time Best XI, Balboa’s six-year MLS career included 24 goals and 23 assists in 152 games, including the MLS’ 2000 Goal of the Year (see below). Balboa is one of only three players (along with Paul Bravo and Chris Henderson) in the Colorado Rapids’ Gallery of Honor. Prior to the MLS, Balboa’s professional career included León in Mexico and pre-MLS professional clubs, Colorado Foxes, San Francisco Blackhawks and San Diego Nomads. In 1987, Balboa led San Diego State University to a NCAA Division I National Championship game.Balboa is a regular television announcer for MLS, World Cup and Olympic soccer games and hosts a weekly soccer radio show The Pitch on AM 1090 Thursday 10AM-Noon.
Balboa will be running training sessions, observing games and providing valuable feedback and insights to the Boulder County Force players and coaches. In the past, Balboa has been a competitive team coach for the Boulder County Force and an outstanding supporter of our soccer community. Balboa will now inspire and make an impact in the development of many more Boulder County Force soccer players and coaches.
"With the addition of both Balboa and Hempen to the Boulder County Force as Technical Advisors, we take a strong step forward in providing the best possible soccer experience for our players. Balboa and Hempen are more than advisors, they are role models in the community and fantastic compliments to our already top-notch coaching staff." explains, Hardy Kalisher, Boulder County Force’s Director of Operations.
University of Colorado Head Coach Bill Hempen Accepts BCF Technical Advisor Position
University of Colorado Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Bill Hempen has accepted the position of Technical Advisor to the Boulder County Force soccer club’s girls competitive program. Hempen will offer his wealth of soccer experience, coaching methods and soccer knowledge to the Boulder County Force. Committed to giving back to the soccer community, Hempen has been actively supporting the Boulder County Force as a coaching clinician and through his player clinics and camps.
"We are excited to further develop our relationship with Bill Hempen and University of Colorado," explains Boulder County Force Director of Operations, Hardy Kalisher. "We are always trying to be proactive in improving the quality of our player training and coaching methods. Having the insights and experience of Coach Hempen will help our coaching staff and players achieve their goals. This is a great news for Force soccer community."
"The CU Buffs are the pinnacle of women’s soccer in Colorado, our players support their home games and look up to them. Bill Hempen has been very supportive of our players and this will further inspire them," said BCF Director of Coaching Youth Girls, Ryan Henkel.
Chris Sharpe of Colorado Rapids and Core Soccer Academy partners with Boulder County Force to direct Colorado's #1 Goalkeeper Program
The BOULDER COUNTY FORCE and CORE GOALKEEPER ACADEMY are working together to offer the GOALKEEPERS of BCF, the best quality Goalkeeper Coaching in Colorado.
COLORADO RAPIDS GOALKEEPER, Director and Head Coach of the Core Goalkeeper Academy, CHRIS SHARPE, has created and oversees the Boulder County Force goalkeeper program. Metro State College Goalkeeper Coach and Core Goalkeeper Assistant Director, ANDREW CURRENT is the BCF Goalkeeping Director and Kara Linder, University of Colorado varsity standout is a staff Goalkeeper Trainer.
The goalkeeper is a a unique position in soccer that requires its own set of technical, tactical, physical and mental training. Perhaps the most important position on the field, the BCF is committed providing the best possible training available.
"In 2005, the BCF board and staff set a goal of having a professional goalkeeping staff in place by 2010. We achieved that goal in in 2009 by partnering with Core Soccer GK Academy. We are very enthusiastic about Chris Sharpe, Andrew Current and Kara Linder and the rest of the staff. Quality goalkeepers don’t just show up and play games on Saturdays. It’s takes a special dedication to learning the craft. I’m confident that this new partnership will excite our current goalkeepers and inspire more to pursue the position," explains BCF Director of Operations, Hardy Kalisher.
The Boulder County Goals for Life Project. En la cancha. Por tu vida.
Founded by BCF staff coach, Jeff Frykholm, the ¡Golazo! Project is a collaboration between the Boulder County Force and several local agencies including Boulder Valley School District, The University of Colorado, the Family Resource Schools Program, and the Boulder Enhanced Supervision Team of Boulder County.
Building on the great affinity that many Latino/Latina children in Boulder County have for soccer, the ¡Golazo! Project seeks to guide area 4th and 5th grade students through the often challenging transition from elementary to middle school. Teams of children from schools that serve diverse populations in Boulder County meet with BCF and ¡Golazo! staff members after school three times each week. One day is devoted to an academic enrichment experience in which students engage in unique learning opportunities in the fields of mathematics and science. A second day is spent on the soccer field in high level training sessions with BCF staff coaches including BCF Director of Coaching Advance Teams, Milo Woodson. On Friday evenings, the teams compete in matches sponsored by the BCF Developmental Academy. BCF Director of Developmental & Recreational, David Napior has worked closely with the program to assure their participation in the BCF friday night matches. In addition to these elements of the program, ¡Golazo! players also engage in a service learning project in their local communities – be it cleaning up a neighborhood park, helping elderly members of their communities with various tasks, or helping to improve their school facilities.
It was our last game of the season, and we were playing the best NCAA Division II team in the country. I waited in line for my name to be called on the loud speaker introducing the starting line up. My name was called and I ran out to the center of the field. I knew at that point all my hard work and preparation paid off. It’s an amazing feeling being able to play collegiate athletics and the experience truly changed my life. 
The Boulder County Force is proud of all its student-athletes that go to college. The following BCF student-athletes have recently committed to playing collegiate soccer at various NCAA and NAIA levels as of December 6, 2009. This list will be updated throughout the year.
COLORADO RAPIDS GOALKEEPER, Director and Head Coach of the Core Goalkeeper Academy, CHRIS SHARPE, has created and oversees the Boulder County Force goalkeeper program. Metro State College Goalkeeper Coach and Core Goalkeeper Assistant Director, ANDREW CURRENT is the BCF Goalkeeping Director and Kara Linder, University of Colorado varsity standout is a staff Goalkeeper Trainer. 
