FAQ

FC BOCA Predators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has emerged as Boca Raton’s most reliable and progressive elite travel soccer club. Our mission is to develop well-rounded student-athletes with a passion for soccer and a clear sense of purpose. FC BOCA’s top priority is always to serve the best interests of these young professionals as they pursue their sports and life goals.

FC BOCA is affiliated with FYSA-sanctioned league competitions. At FC BOCA, we view our players as professional teams view their star athletes. We equip, educate, and prepare them through a balanced approach that includes specialized training, academics, fitness and conditioning, mental health support, and diet/nutrition guidance.

For administrative questions/concerns (uniform, event logistics, player cards, etc.), please consult your designated team manager. You may also contact us at fcbocapredators2015@gmail.

Information about tryouts calendar will be published on our website www.fcbocapredators.org.
Open tryouts are conducted three times per year on selected dates during months of mid-August, late-January, and in May. Off-cycle private tryouts may be furnished upon request. However, no player is guaranteed a roster spot on any team without FC BOCA coaches’ evaluation. Please call us to schedule your tryout at 561-801-3808

Tryouts are open to boys only with birth years 2014 to 2006. Tryout fees are $100 however, waived if online registration is completed during tryout periods.

FC BOCA will apply U.S. Soccer’s birth-year registration mandate. US Youth Soccer, along with other youth soccer sanctioning bodies, will be implementing the U.S. Soccer Federation’s birth-year registration mandates on Aug. 1, 2016.
Beginning Aug. 1, 2016, US Youth Soccer will be using the following birth-year “labels” for competition, based upon the season in which competition ends. For example:
2014 – U11

2013 – U12

2012 – U13

2011 – U14

2010 – U15

2009 – U16

2008 – U17

2007 – U18

2006 – U19

Yes, we strongly recommend that prospects complete online registration prior to tryouts to receive free registration. Tryout walk-on participants are subject to $100 registration fee.

All prospects must compete for roster positions. Current FC BOCA players who have successfully completed quarterly evaluations do not have to participate in tryouts however, FC BOCA does not guarantee you a perennial roster spot on a team.

FC BOCA Premier (A) teams are the most competitive and have a significant training and travel tournament (including out-of-state and out-of-country) obligations in age groups U15 to U19. The U10 to U14 teams travel to tournaments within FL only.

FC BOCA coaches seek prospects with highest-level of commitment, elite soccer skills, travel sport competitive spirit, and a clearly demonstrated passion for soccer. FC BOCA coaches evaluate many qualifications, including technical, tactical, physical fitness, and psychological attributes.

Selected players will be notified by email within 2 days of completed tryouts. FC BOCA Premier players will be asked to visit FC BOCA HQ to participate in official contract signing and photo op.

FC BOCA players will be required to begin training within one-week of player’s signed contract.

Consult the current club policy and contact FC BOCA front office staff via phone and/or email to determine viable option(s). Typically, if actively registered to another club prospects would need to either be officially “released” from their club prior to contacting us, or we must receive written permission from their clubs Director to participate with FC BOCA. Often times release fees may apply. FC Boca will give the parent a recommendation.

Yes. FC BOCA allows “playing up” however, that is determined on several factors which may include, player skills, coaches recommendation, team roster needs, and parent-approvals.

FC BOCA is a year-round elite select soccer club with weekly training sessions, periodic tournaments, and seasonal travel league games throughout.

At FC BOCA our goal is to be a competitive and affordable elite sports program for our families.
Club costs will be more fully explained in the registration agreement provided to selected players’ families.

To receive details about FC BOCA sponsor available packages, you can sign up at registration or you can email FC BOCA Executive Directo, Rackel Almeida at fcbocapredators2015@gmail.com. We are always looking for small business, corporate, and private sponsors.

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO FC BOCA WILL BE KEPT SECURE AND CONFIDENTIAL.

Yes, all club members are provided FC BOCA handbook and will be required to read, comprehend, complete, and submit a notarized signature of approval.

Yes, We encourage and welcome parent volunteers for off-field activities only. Volunteers are not permitted to be on the field at any time and may not engage in any coaching-related activities. For parents interested in becoming team managers, a few requirements must be met, including a background check. Please see one of our stuff for more information.
FC BOCA coaches are fully licensed, duly contracted, and must also successfully complete background checks.
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FC BOCA strongly believes in frequent and open communication. We often employ social media to keep you updated and informed. And you will receive updates using real-time text messages via mobile device.