DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

Silver Spring FC firmly believes in youth development and has a structured development pathway that supports youth soccer players in continuous improvement and challenges throughout their soccer journey.

Our development pathway can be summarized as follows:-


Entry Level I (3 - 6) - Tots & Dribblers


First exposure to soccer through fun and age appropriate activities.


Entry Level II (7 - 12) - Recreation (Sam Soccer, MSI Recreation, MD Soccer League)

Introduction to the fundamentals of soccer. Local recreational leagues.


Classic (7 - 19): MSI Classic League, MD Soccer Classic League

Thorough introduction to the fundamentals of soccer. Mostly local competitive games


Travel (8 - 19): EDP Premier & US Youth National Leagues

Local, regional and national highly competitive games. Focus on developing future pro player or D1 college athletes.


Our Philosophy builds on US Soccer's grassroots philosophy and the positive coaching alliance's work on positive coaching:

Enjoyable & Fun Environment


Game Based and plenty of touches of the ball

Effort + mistakes = learning

Fill each other's emotional tank


Safety First

Background checked coaches

CPR/AED certified coaches

Montgomery County fields

Zero tolerance policy to physical/mental harm, intimidation, harassment and bullying


Dignity & Respect

All players are treated fairly

All players are encouraged

ROOTS - Honor the rules, opponents, officials, teammates and self



Development

Wholistic (technical, physical, psychological and social)

Game-like and age appropriate

Non-linear development - we accept that some players develop faster than others

We encourage intrinsic motivation and develop individual responsibility

Effort beats talent 100% of the time

Team work & self-esteem


WHY SILVER SPRING FC?

1. Professional licensed coaching staff led by highly qualified UEFA, USSF and USC coaches and former professional players. 
2. IDP (individual Development Plan) designed and monitored by a trained performance analyst and sports scientist 
3. Affordable and hassle free scholarship programs 
4. Year round soccer development 
5. College recruitment support 
6. Player centered approach philosophy 
7. National and State Champion
8. Our club has produced several youth national team players, and over two dozen collegiate players in the past 4 years.