BEST FC
Background
BEST FC is a premier soccer club in Massachusetts; based in Westborough and been around since 1999. They compete with some of the finest youth soccer clubs in the New England region. They’ve expanded over the years and now have a youth academy with enrollment of over 250 players and 18 teams that compete in the NSL.
In 2011, they expanded into the Premier Club sector.
Club Highlights
The teams on BEST range from ages 9 – 13 and they also have a youth academy program for soccer players ages 5 – 9 years. The club designs specific training programs dependent on the player’s age and skill levels. The BEST club prides themselves on being very selective it hiring and training their coaches; coaches are highly qualified.
Camps/Clinics
There are numerous camps available at BEST soccer.
There is a co-ed U6 Academy; a U8 (separate for boys and girls) and a U10 Academy (separate for boys and girls). There are Wednesdays and Fridays sessions. Fees are ~ $105 for the 7 week sessions.
Young Players
BEST FC has a First KIX program which is designed to be a fun, age appropriate and a high energy experience for children; the coaches have a great deal of experience with kids in this age group.
See their website for more information on First KIX.
Facilities
Melican Middle School
145 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Teamworks
185 Otis Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Website
- Good comprehensive site; does a good job of breaking out camps and also has town information so just be careful you’re in the right section.
- The “Best FC Teams” is the tab on the site that contains the club information.
Terrific club. U16 girls team is very well coached. Coach Rob,coach Paul and Coach Cliff are a great balance of coaching styles. The girls are always treated with respect and encouraged at all times to do their best.
The technical training has improved dramatically in recent seasons.
The coordinators are very approachable and always open to communication with the parents but more importantly the players. My daughter always feel comfortable to speak up no be self advocating. Love this program
Best is trash, I play for bolts and we destroyed them
Very disorganized, and will take any player of any lower level and put them on at team. Some players are not suited for club soccer level, (GU11) but BEST takes their money anyway.
Will,
If you are going to give that critical of a review I think you need to put more details. Anyone can check the MAPLE results from the fall and see that there are two GU11 teams.. One plays in the very top division and one at the very bottom. I suspect it would take a very skilled player to crack the top team. So you are right the bottom team will be less skilled players. Are they taking their money? yes Is the club trying to make money? Yes but are not the girls getting training. I am pretty sure that is what you are paying money for. If you find the training isn’t good perhaps you should have added that to your review.
At tryouts the club could have chosen to not make a second team in that case your daughter wouldn’t have a team. For BU11 age group there were enough players to make a second team however based on skill level only one team was formed and the rest were turned away.. So that goes against your claim they are JUST trying to make money.
BEST FC is a good club they teach kids to play the right way rather than just kicking it up and scoring. The coaches respect the players and never give up on them, even if they struggle. Kids will never want to skip practice, will get better through practice and hard work. If you’re interested, just try it and you’ll like it.
Great program. I currently have two daughters playing. One of them has been playing for 3 years and the younger one is starting her 2nd year. My daughters look forward to the games and often get jealous when one has practice and the other one doesn’t. The coaches have brought my daughters to appreciate the game and to play with confidence. You will not be disappointed by the program.
Great club, coaches are great, worth the money!
Great club, coaches are great
Like this sight but not this rating bit. Unscienctific. Only one from top 5 clubs article is listed and no NEFC or Stars? Both deserve spots. Good articles. Some good for my sons too.
About this I think the people who wrote these comments ment well. They probaly want their son or daughter club to get some notice but those in the know already know the top clubs. Ok for locals maybe. Outside the bubble people know. No.1 in state is not real here. Excuse typos
Ok…what’s the number 1 club?
Guessing Joe is some guy who got mad BEST FC was getting good ratings and who’s son/himself probably wasn’t good enough to make the team… lol
Joe is probably mad because his daughter/son either didn’t make the team or got crushed by BEST.
Great philosophy and a well balanced teaching approach that has been highly effective in developing our daughter’s soccer abilities, confidence, understanding and passion for the game….
My daughter has really enjoyed being a part of the BEST family. She loves all the coaches and looks forward to practices. The coaches are friendly, fun and knowledgeable.
We’ve been really happy with BEST FC. Their coaches are impressive – they know the game, help players master skills and learn strategy, and are great with the kids.
Best FC has excellent, highly qualified coaches, who recognize each child as an individual with different talents and brings out the best in them. Great philosophy and appreciation of the sport.
BEST FC club focuses on teaching and appreciating the game and growing it’s players
Great coaches and an excellent philosophy/approach to the game!