Frequently Asked Questions

Are there fees involved ( Annual / Monthly / Travel), what do the fees cover?

There is an initial Annual Fee which is due when you accept your National Invitation which covers all administrative fees.

FBC does not have monthly fees for the High School national travel program.

Each parent is responsible for their daughters FBC Travel Club expenses which includes Air Fare, Tournament Entry Fees, Van Rentals, and Hotels.  Uniforms, Shoes and Coaches (Hotel, Air fare ) are included as well.  There are FBC Travel Club fee payment schedules available..  

How many practices per week will you be having?

Two (2) practices per week, one  during the week and one on Sunday's after services.

How are the various teams chosen?  How many players per team? Her best friend and teammate of many years was also invited to play with FBC.  Will they be able to play together?

Teams are chosen by a players  position, skill level and most important, the players ability to stand out while competing in front of College coaches. It does not make any difference what team you are on if do not stand out in the Colleges eyes and leave an impression in there minds.

The  players per team  max is 10-12 players. 

Friends or family members in the past have played together on the same FBC teams when the situation is beneficial for both players in terms of exposure, confidence and opportunity. All FBC teams practice in the same facilities and attend the same National Exposure events so if for example a car pool situation occurs playing on the same team would not become  an  issue.

How often do we turn in transcripts/grades?

What is the minimum GPA required? What is the NCAA clearinghouse?

To consult with FBC and have an unofficial H.S. transcript analyzed is at the players family discretion but we do encourage it.  Many players have been offered scholarships to attend a College and at the last minute were unable to accept because of a lack of core classes, Cumulative GPA problems, etc.  There is a different process and criteria to attend an Ivy League College. There are many reason to consult with FBC during the recruiting process.  Below is a link to the NCAA Clearinghouse with information on  GPA requirements, and mandatory registration information as well as SAT/ACT requirements.  It is Mandatory that all members of the FBC Family register with the NCAA Clearinghouse

▪ NCAA Clearinghouse

Who watches the girls when they are out town? Are they allowed to go with their parents? 

The entire FBC Admin and Coaches travel with the teams  to every event and is responsible for supervision along with designated team moms.  Players are allowed to got out with parents or out of town family ( After verification ) as long as the times do not conflict with team games, meetings,  College campus  tours or team activities which must be confirmed each time with the FBC Admin. in charge on that particular trip.   

What if my daughter doesn't get along with the coach or other players on her team? 

After discussing everything with your family do not hesitate to call the National Director. We we will work together to ensure your daughters experience is a great one.  Players are not locked in on any one FBC team, it is about finding the right fit so that your daughters confidence grows and in turn allows her skill level to increase to an elite level.

Do we need to continue to video tape all of her high school games?  Should we send the videos to colleges she is interested in?

Video taping H.S. games is very important along with Club games and Evaluation / Exposure Camps.  The FBC College Consultants will educate you on when, who, and where to distribute the video tapes.

Do you have a "starting 5" on your teams?  What can my daughter do to get more playing time?

FBC teams do not have a " starting five".  The (5) that will start will always be a game time decision based on player match-ups, strengths, and weakness. FBC is all about positive exposure.  Players will have equal time to compete.

My daughter has no idea where she wants to attend college?  How should she prepare in order to be able to present, for instance, a list of 10 colleges to you? 

FBC College Consultants will assist you in preparing a general list of schools of interest from our online data base.  FBC College Consultants will also assist you when it is  time to narrow down a top five schools of a major interest from other offers as well as networking to create College interest and offers. 

My daughter has never stayed at a hotel out of town/out of the state before.  Who will she be staying with?  Are there adults in the room?  Do you have meetings in the rooms? What if she gets homesick?

FBC teams travel similar too Colleges in terms of roommates

(teammates).  We want College coaches to know that the players in the program are mature, have self discipline and can handle College athletics. Although there is very tight supervision, curfews, and a tight schedule we want the student athletes in the FBC program to began to make good decisions and be disciplined enough to get  enough rest, be on time to all meetings, and compete at the top of their game.  Adults are not allowed in a players room unless it is a medical emergency with the parents consent. All meetings are in the hotel lobby.  Most players at one point get homesick and the FBC family will always come together to ensure they will have a great experience. 

My daughter plays the post position on her high school team.  She doesn't want to play the post in college, nor is she big enough to.  How will she be placed in position on your team? Will she get specialized coaching/training for her position?  Can you offer names of other coaches/trainers who can work with her outside of the FBC workouts?   

FBC players will play there natrual position which is based on what position you can defend at an elite level or (College). No player will be locked into a primary position.   Our goal is to prepare each individual player for College and create oppoutunities to play in College at multiple positions. See the Elite Training link for Individual and Clinic training.  The FBC Teams in practice are put through a weekly rigorous position training program as well.

My daughter has been playing on her "club" team for many years.  They play only local tournaments.  If they are playing on a weekend that FBC is not, is it okay for her to continue to play with them?

FBC is a National Elite Program and it takes a huge commitment. You will be practicing with and against some of the top players in America which is not only a major challenge but will take your game to another level. We practice and train very hard and the players use any down time they have to get much needed rest, which is required by our staff to avoid injuries and burn-out. FBC does not have multi club players, the only schedule we work with is a players high school. We have a full national schedule set-up to increase a players opportunity to compete in College. FBC's staff will commit 100% to get a student athlete in College, we expect the players to commit 100% to the program.