# Player Progression Academy (PPA)

## About
Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a youth soccer and basketball club based in Washington DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. We serve children ages 2.5–18 across DC, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Rockville, and Glover Park.

Our mission: develop players between the lines and outside them — building confident, skilled, and character-driven athletes.

## Programs

### Development Soccer
Youth soccer leagues for ages 3–14. Divisions: KiddoBall (2.5–5), Kindergarten, 1st Grade (4v4), 2nd–3rd Grade (5v5), 4th–5th Grade (7v7), 6th–8th Grade (9v9).
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/programs/development-soccer

### Development Hoops (Basketball)
Youth basketball leagues and clinics for ages 4–14. Intro, 4v4, and 5v5 divisions.
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/programs/development-hoops

### Premier Soccer
Elite travel soccer for competitive players ages 8–18. Tryout-based.
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/premiersoccer

### Premier Basketball
Elite travel basketball for competitive players ages 8–18. Tryout-based.
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/programs/premier-basketball

### KiddoBall
Fun introductory soccer and basketball for toddlers ages 2.5–5 in DC and Montgomery County.
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/programs/kiddoball

### Summer Camps
Soccer and basketball day camps throughout summer for ages 4–14 in DC, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase.
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/programs/summer-camps

### Holiday Camps
Multi-day sports camps during school holidays including Memorial Day.
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/programs/holiday-camps

### Clinics
Focused skill-building clinics in soccer and basketball throughout the year.
URL: https://www.ppateam.com/clinics

## Locations
- Washington DC (multiple neighborhoods including Glover Park)
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Bethesda, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Montgomery County, MD broadly

## Contact
- Email: ali@ppateam.com
- Website: https://www.ppateam.com
- Registration portal: https://myppaportal.com

## Why PPA?
- 5,000+ families served across the DMV
- 200+ schools represented
- Coaches include former professionals, D1 players, and local community leaders
- Partners: Nike, US Youth Soccer, AAU Basketball, Washington Spirit, DC United, MLS Next, and more
- Homegrown and local — built for DC + Montgomery County families