DC Stoddert Soccer's Pro Youth Training (PYT) Program is a program geared toward preparing rising U9-U11 players (born 2008-2010) for the travel soccer level. The program will be lead by professional coaches and practices will be held twice a week with play-days on Sundays. This is set up to mimic the travel schedule and prepare players for the highest level of competition at the Travel Program level. This program will train along-side the Juniors Program.

Cost:

$450 per player

Coaches:

Coach Ben and Staff (Boys)
Coach Khaled and Staff (Girls)

Schedule:

Boys: Tuesdays 5 - 6 p.m. Deal Middle School (3815 Fort Dr NW, Washington, DC 20016)
          Thursdays 5 - 6 p.m. Horace Mann Elementary School (4430 Newark St NW, Washington, DC 20016)

Girls:  Mondays 6 - 7 p.m. Horace Mann Elementary School (4430 Newark St NW, Washington, DC 20016)
           Wednesdays 5 - 6 p.m. Horace Mann Elementary School (4430 Newark St NW, Washington, DC 20016)

Combined Playday: Sunday 3 - 4 p.m. Raymond Rec Center (3725 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20010)

Dates:

September 5 - October 25

F.A.Q.

Q: What is the expected commitment? Do I have to give up on other sports? 
A: The Stoddert Pro Youth Training (PYT) is aimed at the long term development of players, which requires a commitment to consistent practice. This does not mean players cannot player other sports. Players in these young ages are encouraged to play other sports for more well-rounded development.  

Q: What will the coaches focus on in training? 
A: Individual Player Development. Technical training will be a priority in order to develop the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in later years. Long term skill development is essential. Coaches will introduce tactical decision making, physical development, psychological development while all the time developing a love of the game of soccer. 

Q: Do players need to wear anything specific to practice? 
A: Players are asked to wear comfortable sports clothes, soccer socks pulled over their shin pads, and indoor soccer shoes/tennis shoes as well as bringing and inflated size 4 ball and water to each practice. 

Q: What does the PYT Program expect from parents? 
A:    
1. Arrange to get your child to training and play days on time 
2. Be supportive of your child and fellow Stoddert Juniors members  
3. Leave the coaching to the coaches (cheer, but DO NOT COACH)        
4. Encourage them to get the ball out on their own free time

Q: Can a player do both the PYT Program and the recreational program at the same time?
A: Yes, players not only can but are encouraged to stay with their recreational team while participating in the juniors program. Games will never conflict, and if a practice does, the player has the option to choose which practice they attend.

Please email [email protected], with questions.