Barrington Youth Soccer Association was formed in 1978 as a recreational (house league) program before extending out to offer a competitive soccer program.
- Founded
- 1978
- Players
- 950
- Ages
- 3–18
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 11
Where on the ladder
Level 5 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Rhode Island Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists Soccer Rhode Island, United States Youth Soccer Association. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
House League
U5 - U15 (YOB 2012 - 2023)
The BYSA House League provides an instructional and fun program while promoting the values of commitment, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Weekly practices are run by parent coaches supported by professional staff, with Saturday games.
Mini Kickers
YOB 2022 or 2023
Mini Kickers is less formal than house league, meets once a week, and does not have formal games.
Travel Team
U9/U10; U12 & U14; U16/U18/U20
The competitive program offers year-round and seasonal teams. The club states that competitive teams were initially U12 and U14, later added spring U9/U10, and provided U16/U18/U20 teams for the spring season.
SRI · USYSA feeds into Mini Kicker program
Adaptive Soccer Program
The club is seeking players and buddies for its Adaptive Soccer Program.
Winter training program
The club added a winter training program to support continued skill development between seasons.
Winter futsal
The club offers winter futsal as a coaching program.
Winter academy
The club offers a winter academy program.
BYSA Summer Camp
U6-U12
BYSA Summer Camp is held July 27-30 at Chianese Field. U6-U12 players can attend full-day or half-day sessions.
BHS Eagles Soccer Camp
7-10 players; 11-15 players
BHS Eagles Soccer Camp offers three weeks of sessions: a first session for ages 7-10 players and second and third sessions for ages 11-15 players.
Foundational Skills Camp
2-14yr.
Foundational Skills Camp is held August 17-21 at Chianese Fields and offers TinyTykes, half-day, and full-day times.
Referee training
11+
The club calls for referees 11+ and requires House League referees to study refereeing material and complete a Google Form test.
Tryouts
2025/26 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Chianese Field · 41 Centennial Ave, Barrington, RI
Free
- · Soccer ball
- · Shin guards
- · Cleats
All: Julia Texeira
Coaching
Who coaches here
7 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Craig Higginbotham
Head of Youth Development; Director of Coaching
House League; competitive travel program; players 3-18 yo
Born and raised in Telford, Shropshire, England; came to America as a Summer Camp Coach with Challenger Sports in 2010; accepted a year round coach position with BYSA in 2012; became the Director of Coaching in 2016
USC Premier Diploma · Director of Coaching Diploma · Advanced Technical Diploma · USSF coaching certificates · English coaching certificates
Alex Green
Coach
U16-U20 boys teams; all age groups & genders
Originally from Scotland; moved to Rhode Island permanently in 2006; previously spent a number of years coaching across the US and in Glasgow; heading up the U16-U20 boys teams since 2016
Adrienne Bender
Coach
Team Thorns; U15 Girls
Volunteer assistant coach for Salve Regina University; assistant coach for Rams FC U16 Girls; head coach for BEST FC in Northboro, MA; with BYSA since 2018
US Soccer Grassroots · E Coaching License
Scott Francis
Coach
U10 Girls; U13 Boys; U14 girls; all age groups from the age of 3 up to the age of 18
Coached with BYSA since 2018 and in the USA since 2013; originally from Staffordshire in England; coached soccer in England before traveling to coach soccer in the US in 2013
FA · USSF · Canadian coaching qualifications
Jon Franklin
Coach
Has been coaching youth soccer since 2012; coached for BYSA since 2013; assisted Challenger Sports with various camps, clinics and other coaching programs
D License with US Soccer
Johan Ordonez
Coach
Travel teams; winter futsal; winter academy programs
Began coaching in Barrington in 2019 through Challenger Sports as a mini-kicker and house league coach; became a BYSA travel coach in 2020
Greg Piper
Coach
Coach with BYSA since 2010
USSF qualifications · USSF D license · United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma · Goalkeeper Diploma · Futsal Diploma
Where they play
6 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Barrington High School
220 Lincoln Ave | Barrington, RI 02806
Barrington Middle School
261 Middle Highway | Barrington, RI 02806
St. Andrews Farm Field
101 Middle Highway | Barrington, RI 02806
Chianese Field
41 Centennial Ave | Barrington, RI 02806
Haines Park
27 Washington Rd | Barrington, RI 02806
Bicknell Park
135 Walnut Rd | Barrington, RI 02806
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
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