Dear Players and Families,

We hope you are enjoying a restful and fun summer break!

We’re writing to inform you of some important changes coming to BVBIA Seattle that require your attention.

As many of you know, BVBIA Seattle is part of a larger network connected directly to BVB Dortmund in Germany. Our organizational structure looks like this:

BVBIA Seattle → BVBIA Washington → BVB International Academy of America (BVBIA) → BVB Dortmund

Recently, the BVB International Academy of America has undergone an ownership change, which affects all 17+ academies across North America. As part of this transition, we are moving to a new operating platform—this includes both our internal business systems and the external apps used for registration, communication, and player engagement.

What This Means for You:

We will no longer be using the SportsEngine app. While the long-term benefits of this change are very exciting (with better user experience and more resources for players and coaches), the transition is happening on a tight timeline.

Key Dates & Action Required:

• Effective July 1, the SportsEngine platform may no longer function due to the expiration of our contract.
• As a result, we need all families to re-register using our new system. Invitations to re-register will be sent within the next few days.

What to Expect:

You’ll receive an invite to our new platform, CoachBetter, which will be branded under BVBIA Platform. The invite will include:

• Season Registration
• EA Fee (if applicable)
• Discount codes for:
• Any amount you’ve already paid
• Any scholarship already applied to your player

You’ll be able to choose either a “Pay in Full” option or a monthly payment plan (7 or 8 months, depending on whether your July 1payment is processed through SportsEngine).

Once registered, you will also receive invitations to the new Player App and Parent App, which will be used for:

• Team communications
• Scheduling
• Game footage
• And more

We understand this is a sudden change, and we appreciate your prompt attention and cooperation. We're confident this transition will ultimately lead to a better experience for everyone involved.

Thank you for being part of the BVBIA family!