We are excited to announce a new name for the Juniors Program! Moving forward, the program will be referred to as the Pre-Travel Academy. While the Program name has changed, the structure of the program, our values, commitment, professionalism and the manner in which we serve our community, players and parents will remain the same.
The Pre-Travel Academy (PTA) serves as a bridge program between recreational soccer and travel soccer. This program ultimately serves to prepare players for entry into the travel program at U9, and the new name helps parents more easily identify the program's purpose along the club's pathway in player development.
The Pre-Travel Academy is specially designed for U6, U7 and U8 (players born in 2017, 2016, or 2015) players who are more serious about soccer, excel on their teams and need a more competitive and challenging environment to develop as young athletes. PTA is designed to provide a competitive atmosphere while furnishing the players with positive experiences to nurture their self-esteem, confidence and passion for the game.
Professional trainers will apply age-appropriate training curriculum focused primarily on developing foot skills and introducing simple tactical concepts to offer the highest development program for U6-U8 players.
The 2023 Spring PTA Season will begin March 27 and end May 21.
Practices - Once a week, Monday OR Wednesday. You will select your preferred practice day in registration
Mondays
U6/7 (2017/2016) from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
U8 (2015) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Dates: March 27 Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
Location: Hardy Rec
Wednesdays
U6/7 (2017/2016) from 5:00-6:00pm
U8 (2015) from 6:00-7:00pm
Dates: March 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17
Location: Hearst Elementary School Grass Field
Scrimmage - Once a a week local scrimmages on Sundays
Times: U6/U7 2:00pm-3:00pm
U8 3:00pm-4:00pm
Dates: April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
Locations: MacArthur - 4530 MacArthur Blvd NW Washington, DC 20007
Fee: $395
*Fields subject to change based on field permit availability
Practices - Once a week on Wednesdays
Time: U6/U7 (2017/2016) from 5:00 - 6:00pm
U8 (2015) from 6:00 - 7:00pm
Dates: March 29th, Apr 5, Apr 12, Apr 19, Apr 26, May 3, May 10, May 17
Location: Petworth Mini-Pitch
Scrimmage - Once a a week local scrimmages on Sundays
Times: U6/U7 2:00pm-3:00pm
U8 3:00pm-4:00pm
Dates: April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
Location: MacArthur - 4530 MacArthur Blvd NW Washington, DC 20007
Fee: $395
*Fields subject to change based on field permit availability
Practices - Twice a week, Monday AND Wednesday.
Mondays
U6/7 (2017/2016) from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
U8 (2015) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Dates: March 27, 29, Apr 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Location: Mondays- Hardy Rec
Wednesdays
U6/7 (2017/2016) from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
U8 (2015) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Dates: March 27, 29, Apr 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Location: Wednesdays- Hearst Grass
Games - Juniors League in Alexandria on Saturdays
Times: U6/U7 TBD
U8 TBD
Dates: April 1 - May 20th
Locations: Alexandria
Fee: $600
*Fields subject to change based on field permit availability
General Financial Aid for the 2022-2023 season is now open. This application is for most of our programs that run in Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023. However, you are only required to apply once per year. If you have already applied for the Fall Programs, you should have received an email from us, and if approved, a discount code has been provided. Please continue to use that given discount code for this program.
For each season (e.g. 2022-23), you can apply to either Travel or General FA (or both), but if applying to both, applications must be submitted separately.
Find more information & the FA registration application here.
Please direct any questions regarding this program to:
Select an option to continue with the registration.
