The PPA
Development Soccer Program
What is PPA's Development Program?
With over 700 teams participating each year, PPA's Development Program is the leading youth sports league in NW DC and Montgomery County. Open to players of all levels, the leagues mixes the convenience of local practices and games, with the professionalism of club sports. The only league where parents can form their own teams and choose to have a parent or pro coach. The Development League aims to provide an authentic, developmental, and exciting sports experience for all players.
Local Practices and Games
Teams form around schools and neighborhoods. Parents can form their own teams or have their child placed onto a team.
Custom Jerseys
We build a custom jersey store for each team featuring jerseys with team names on the front and player names on the back.
Pro or Parent Coach
The only rec program where parents who form teams can choose to have a pro coach or parent volunteer coach for the team.
End of Season Tournament
We end all seasons with a bang! Teams grades 2 and up compete in a tournament to be crowned champion.
Seasonal Overview
2024 Fall Soccer Leagues
Registration Opens: Mid June
Season: September - November
2025 Winter
Futsal Leagues
Registration Opens: October 21
Season: January - March
2025 Spring
Soccer Leagues
Registration Opens: Mid-January
Season: April - June
Winter 2025 Development FUTSAL Leagues
Overview:
Get ready for an exciting Winter 2024/5 Season ahead! In the winter, we’ll be diving into the thrilling world of Futsal, played 5-aside with a specialized futsal ball, smaller goal, and other unique rules (see all about Futsal here). We expect each team to get at least 50% of their games indoors. This will be the biggest indoor Futsal program in the NW DC/Moco region.
Timeline:
October 21: Priority Registration Opens
October 31 : General Registration Opens
December 13: Deadline for Managers to Fill Rosters
December 16 - 27: Free Agents are placed onto teams
January 3rd: Game Schedule Release
January 13 - March 31: Season Start - End
League Breakdown
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Games on Sundays in NW DC/ Bethesda
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Professional Coach and Parent Coach options available
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Roster Guidelines: 6 - 8 players per team
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Price: $225/player for Professionally Coach Team, $105/player for Parent Coached Team
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Price includes 8 Weekend Games, Weekday Practices NOT included. Teams can opt to add on practices by emailing devsocceradmin@ppateam.com
Registration Information
Form a Team
How does this registration work?
We make forming a team simple and fun! It starts with one parent acting as the Team Organizer. They register the team - choosing a team name, choosing a pro coach or a parent volunteer, and letting us know their team's practice preferences—when and where. After that, we’ll provide the Team Organizer with a team code and link to share with their child’s classmates, friends, or anyone else they'd like to join the team. While the roster is being filled, we’ll set up a custom jersey store incorporating your team's name and handle all the other little things to get your team set up for the start of the season.
Save $100!
So many of our teams are built by parents who step up to organize them. This is why we give all parent organizers $100 for organizing a team. Click here to learn more.
Join a Team
How does this registration work?
There are 2 ways you can join a team. The first is if you've been invited to join a team by another parent, you should get a code from them to join. Or, you can join the league as a free agent, and we will place your player on a team in their age group and your preferred practice region.
Winter Season Parent FAQ's
Q. What is the program Philosophy?
We’re not your typical recreational league where players get a high five for their attendance. We're here to spark a love for sport, an understanding of teamwork, and a lesson in resilience. PPA is about creating passionate athletes, shaping character, and leaving an indelible imprint on the next generation's lives.
Q. What is a Gameday like?
Q: Where are games located?
A: Games are primarily held in NW DC and Bethesda. For specific locations, check out our Neighborhoods and Schools page.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: We offer a 100% refund if requested before the season starts. Afterward, partial refunds may be available depending on the season's progress and special circumstances.
Q: How can I stay connected with my team and receive updates?
A: Once you join a team, the PPA App is the best way to access team updates, schedules, and easy communication.
Q: What size ball is needed?
A. For Futsal k-5th graders should use a size 3 Futsal balls, 6th and older should use a size 4. For soccer, k/1 should use size 3, 2nd-5th graders should use a size 4, and 6th and up should use a size 5 soccer ball.
Q: Does PPA offer financial assistance for families?
A: Yes, we offer scholarships through our PPAforAll program. Visit our scholarship page to learn more and see if you qualify.
Q: Is there a sibling discount?
A: Yes! We offer a sibling discount for families with multiple players. Contact info@ppateam.com for details on applying this discount.
Program Philosophy - The Magic Of Sports
It's a Saturday morning and you're an excited parent going to your kid's game. You arrive. Your kid sees teammates already there lacing their shoes, eyes shining, hearts pounding. The game starts. Tommy makes a nice pass and there's a collective cheer. Who's Tommy? Who cares. Lilly takes a shot and misses, but you see her grit through clenched teeth. She wants another shot.
It's not just about the score, it's about the thrill of the game, the rush of a shared goal, the lessons learned in every missed shot. We call this "the magic of sport, " a philosophy we aspire to achieve in our Development Leagues as we shape the future of soccer leagues in the DMV.
We’re not your typical recreational league where players get a high five for their attendance. We're here to spark a love for sport, an understanding of teamwork, and a lesson in resilience. PPA Soccer is about creating passionate athletes, shaping character, and leaving an indelible imprint on the next generation's lives.
