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BCSC Player Travels to Kenya

(June 2009) This summer, Tito Solis (BU17PR team) was part of a team of 18 people, led by Jon and Caren McCormack, traveling to Kenya, Africa during the month of June for a two-week mission trip. He visited the Maasai people in and around a village called Kilgoris, which is about a six-hour drive west of Nairobi.  

As a member of the Kilgoris Project, he was involved daily in building relationships through interacting with people at each of the three schools by helping as a teacher's aide, as well as using soccer by working as an assistant coach, in the hope of future work in this community.  For more about the Kilgoris Project, click here. Tito has also set up a site with information at www.gtgoals.com.

 The Boise Capitals are proud of Tito's role in the Kilgoris Project!

Capitals Player Savannah Laursen Selected to US Soccer U15 Women's National Team Pool! 

(April 2009) Capitals midfielder and striker Savannah Laursen was selected to the 2009 US Soccer U15 National Team Pool. Savannah was one of 24 elite athletes from throughout the United States selected to attend the one-week U15 National Team camp at Stanford University in April. Players trained under Mike Dickey, US Soccer National Staff Coach, and competed against several top women’s college programs, including Santa Clara and Stanford.

Savannah made her first appearance in a US National Team uniform. The selection to a US Soccer Youth National Team represents the highest achievement for an athlete in the youth development of US Soccer. Congratulations to Savannah and her family.  Go Caps!

Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent

(February 2009) 18 members of the Class of 2009 signed their National Letters of Intent on February 4, surrounded by family members and BCSC staff.  

For more photos and information, click here.

Director and Technical Staff News

Introducing New Capitals Technical Director Ben Twigg

Director Dave Chesler Leads US Soccer U-18 Women's National Team Camp (April 4-11, 2009)

 (April 6,2009) Head U18 WNT coach Dave Chesler has called in 24 of the top players from the US to compete and train at the US training center in Carson, Calif.   The group includes 4 athletes who just returned with a Silver Medal from the FIFA U17 World Championships in New Zealand.

The 8 day National Team training camp will feature matches against UCLA and the US U17 WNT.   The camp is part of the on-going process to develop players for international competition and future Olympic Team and US Women's National teams.

The team will also attend professional matches and observe/interact with the LA Sol of the WPL.  This team features the FIFIA World Player of the Year, Marta (Brazil).

Technical Director Kim Holloway Completes US National "B" Course

(April 2009) Kim Holloway completed the National "B" License Course at the US Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California.  This 8-day "B" Course is the 2^nd highest certification level in the USSF coaching development program. The course included attending an MLS match, as well as a WPL match.  Beyond the intensive 1 week practical training and theory, the course provided an opportunity to observe the training session of L.A. Sol and the top women's player in the world- FIFA Player of the Year, Marta (Brazil).  Guest clinicians included the current Canadian Women's National Team coach, Carolina Morace, and the current US WNT Coach Pia Sundhage.

Director Dave Chesler Named U-18 Women's National Team Coach

 (January 2009) Dave Chesler has been named the new head coach of the US Women's U-18 National team.  The U-18 women's program was reinstated in 2008 after existing from 1998 to 2001.  The program is designed to give young players access to international competition. 

Dave has served as an assistant coach for various US National Youth Teams. Dave and his program will work closely with Jillian Ellis, the US Women's Senior National Team assistant coach and head coach of the U-20 program.

Click to read the entire US Soccer press release .

Director Dave Chesler at U18/20 WNT Camp

 (January 2009) From January 25 - February 1, Dave Chesler attended the U-18/20 Women's National Team Training Camp at the Arco Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Coming off an extremely successful 2008 in which the US won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile, the U-18 and U-20 programs combined their training camp to give coaches a chance to evaluate a large number of players in each age group as the teams begin their quest for the 2010 U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany. Jillian Ellis, the U-20 WNT head coach, oversaw the U-20s at camp, while Chez, Jillian's assistant, guided the U-18s.

Director Dave Chesler Instructs National "B" License Course

(January 2009) While we all look out our window to the snow on the ground and dream of warmer weather and playing games; our Director of Coaching, Dave Chesler, is busy fulfilling some National Team duties in January.   As many of you know, Dave is highly regarded with the United States Soccer Federation as one of the US's top instructors of the game of soccer and is a National Staff instructor.  Dave is teaching the National "B" course for coaches in Oxnard, California the first week of January.

Club News

Happy 20th Anniversary BCSC!

(September 2009) This September marked the 20 Year Anniversary of the Boise Capital Soccer Club.   The Club was formed in 1990 with five boys teams and a devoted core of parents and coaches.  In 1991, girls teams were added to the club.  The initial club goal was to provide competitive soccer players an environment to improve soccer skills,  as well as to learn  positive life skills and a strong work ethic.

That early vision has grown through the years.  Today, the Boise Capital Soccer Club regularly fields two teams at most U11-U18 age levels and nearly 1,000 kids ages three through ten participate each fall and spring in our Youth League. Our coaching staff has grown from a handful of volunteers to four full time employees guiding and directing the curriculum of the club, all lead by the United States U18 Women’s National Team head coach Dave Chesler who also serves as the Director of Coaching and Player Development for the Boise Capital Soccer Club.

The Boise Capital Soccer Complex is currently being prepared for Phase II of growth; adding field lights, a paved parking lot, a turn lane off Lake Hazel Road and landscaping with nearly 60 trees and over 350 shrubs planned.  Various activities are being planned throughout the year to celebrate this momentous occasion.  Currently 20 Year Anniversary T-shirts, shirts and similar memorabilia are being ordered and will be for sale soon.

The current Boise Capital Soccer Foundation Board and Boise Capital Soccer Club Board would like to thank all the past and current players, families, coaches and sponsors for helping make the Club the outstanding organization that it is today.  Here is to a great 20 years, and looking forward to the next 20 years.

Performance Cup 2009 A Huge Success!

(May 2009) The Tournament Committee and the Boise Capital Soccer Club want to thank the 177 teams who participated in this year's event!  We look forward to seeing you in the Spring of 2010!

Thank You for Helping to Make the 7th Annual Boise Capital Dinner/Auction a Huge Success! 

(February 2009) More than 150 people enjoyed a Hawaiian Luau, incredible desserts, a lively auction and an evening of celebration at the Courtyard Marriott. 

Darwin McKay from The TURF Co. was recognized as a generous partner for our club.Tim Strodtbeck presented him with a plaque naming our new lighted field the Heidi McKay Field.  

Mia and Chuck Murphy from the Murphy Law Office were recognized as our "Volunteers of the Year"!

Congratulations to Patty Canto who won the raffle for 1 year's free club fees!

The members of the Class of 2009 were introduced after a video presentation. 

Many thanks to the wonderful dinner/auction committee, led by Marla Schultz, and Corbett Auctioneers for providing a wonderful evening for everyone! 

The 2010 Dinner/Auction will allow us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Boise Capitals!  We'll see you then............

IYSA Awards to BCSC!

(January 2009) Awards were announced at the annual IYSA AGM .

Congratulations to Ellen Ozmon (GU10 Hucles) for being named "Coach of the Year"! Ellen was treated by her team to a surprise party on Friday evening to celebrate her award and to thank her for her dedication to the girls and parents on the team.

Congratulations to Cathy Winwood (GU18 Premier) for being named "Volunteer of the Year"! Cathy was recognized by Chez for her award at the Senior Letter of  Intent ceremony.

We appreciate the time and energy shared with our players and families by Ellen and Cathy. Thank you both for all you do for the BCSC!