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REDSHIRT 365 · GRADES K–12

Program details.

Training, locations, membership, and answers for families.

MORE THAN A SEASON

Build the athlete.
Grow the person.

REDSHIRT 365 is BVYSA’s year-round development program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Training combines strength and conditioning, speed and agility, football, basketball, track and field, and multisport skills with leadership and optional academic accountability.

Traditional recreational leagues are paused during the redshirt year. The focus is consistent development, with a goal of approximately three training days per week, depending on group and schedule.

See all training and development benefits

Strength + conditioning

Build strength, conditioning, and movement habits that support long-term development.

Speed, agility + quickness

Work on acceleration, direction changes, and quick, controlled movement.

Football development

Learn football fundamentals and develop position-specific skills.

Basketball development

Develop ball skills, footwork, coordination, and basketball fundamentals.

Track + field

Build sprint mechanics, conditioning, and a foundation for track and field.

Multisport training

Explore athletic skills that carry across sports and encourage well-rounded development.

Leadership + character

Practice discipline, responsibility, and the habits of a dependable teammate.

Evaluations + progress

Start with an athlete evaluation and monitor development over time.

High school preparation

Build toward varsity expectations with age-appropriate training and preparation.

Academic support · optional

Add academic accountability and mentorship to support growth beyond athletics.

Age groups and athlete placement
04 / Age Groups & Development · Grades K–12

A STARTING POINT.
A NEXT STEP.

Training groups reflect age, ability, and developmental needs. Each athlete’s evaluation helps guide placement.

AGES 5–7

Fundamentals

Movement, coordination, basic athletic skills, confidence, and an introduction to multiple sports.

AGES 8–10

Athletic Foundations

Speed and agility, body control, basketball and football fundamentals, and continued athletic development.

AGES 11–13

Performance Development

Strength fundamentals, conditioning, speed, sport-specific development, and preparation for competition.

AGES 14–18

Varsity & Elite Preparation

Advanced and position-specific training, high school preparation, combines, and recruiting education.

Training locations and session schedule

SFA Middle School · Bryan, Texas

Our primary headquarters brings together the track, gymnasium, and classrooms for athletic development, mentorship, and optional academic accountability.

Additional locations may include Bryan ISD Facilities, Crunch Fitness, City of Bryan Facilities, and Camber Villas when needed. Families receive confirmed locations and access instructions with their assigned schedule.

Launch: January 4, 2027. The goal is approximately three training days per week, depending on group and schedule. Session times and orientation dates will be shared when confirmed.

MEMBERSHIP

$125 per month. Per athlete.

Your monthly fee includes scheduled group training, the initial athlete evaluation, a Crunch Fitness membership, and an AAU membership. Uniforms and additional gear are separate at wholesale cost, with no markup.

Register online free. Your first $125 payment is due in person at orientation after you review the membership agreement.

Monthly fees must be paid in full by the 15th. After your first payment at orientation, automatic draft will be offered as a payment option. Setup instructions and the draft date will be provided separately; online registration does not authorize recurring charges.
GET STARTED

Register free.
We’ll take it from there.

01

Register online

A parent or guardian completes one free form per athlete.

02

Attend orientation

Review the program, membership details, and required paperwork.

03

Make your first payment

Pay the first $125 at orientation after reviewing the agreement.

04

Find your group

Complete the evaluation for age- and ability-appropriate placement. Active AAU membership is required before physical participation.

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Orientation instructions follow registration. Reaching 365 founding athletes is our goal, not an enrollment limit.

PARENT FAQ

The details that matter.

Can beginners join?

Yes. REDSHIRT 365 welcomes beginners and experienced athletes in grades K–12. Groups cover ages 5–7, 8–10, 11–13, and 14–18; placement also considers ability and developmental needs.

Where and when will training take place?

The program launches January 4, 2027 at SFA Middle School in Bryan. The goal is approximately three training days each week, depending on group and schedule. Specific session times and orientation dates are forthcoming. Additional community locations may be used when needed.

Is a Crunch Fitness membership included?

Yes. A Crunch Fitness membership is included in the $125 monthly REDSHIRT 365 fee. BVYSA will share activation and facility access instructions before participation.

Is an AAU membership required for training?

Yes. Each athlete must have an active AAU youth membership before taking part in training or the physical athlete evaluation. Membership is required for insurance purposes. AAU’s sports accident and liability benefits apply to eligible activities, subject to its policy terms and program requirements.

AAU membership is included in your $125 monthly REDSHIRT 365 fee. BVYSA will provide activation instructions. Please wait for those instructions rather than purchasing a separate membership.

How will monthly payments work after orientation?

The first $125 monthly payment is due at orientation. After that, monthly fees must be paid in full by the 15th. Families may use automatic draft once setup is available or pay their monthly balance by that deadline. Draft dates, setup instructions, and cancellation terms will be provided before paid enrollment. Online registration does not authorize recurring charges.

What costs are separate from the $125 membership?

Uniforms and additional gear are offered separately at wholesale cost with no markup. Crunch Fitness and AAU memberships are included in the $125 monthly program fee. Membership activation and access instructions will be provided before participation.

Who can I contact with questions?

While the parent-support inbox is being finalized, contact Coach Ghost at rharrisjr@bvysa.org for program or registration questions.

Is this a league, and when will traditional leagues return?

REDSHIRT 365 is an athlete-development program. Traditional recreational leagues are paused during the redshirt year. A return date has not been announced.

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Program questions: Contact Coach Ghost

About BVYSA + ways to get involved

BVYSA supports teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and personal growth for youth across the Brazos Valley.

Leadership: Coach Ghost — CEO / Athletic Director; Sarah Sledge — Executive Leadership / Sponsorship Development; Melissa Cumby — Administration / Communications; Alleea King — Website / Creative / Administrative Support.

Learn. Contribute. Lead what’s next. Adults and volunteers are welcome, with select age-appropriate opportunities for teens. Coaching, tutoring, event support, and other roles depend on confirmed requirements, screening, and supervision.

Ask about getting involved · Explore the future of BVYSA

Private review · AAU club code and membership option, parent-support inbox, payment setup and final membership terms pending.

REDSHIRT 365
Free registration · K–12
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