Grassroots

U4, U5, U6

Grassroots soccer creates a welcoming, engaging, and non-competitive environment where players of all abilities can learn and enjoy the game.

Quick Facts

• Coaching Structure:
• Volunteer Coaches: All teams are guided by dedicated volunteers.
• All coaches are provided a club curriculum
  
• Season Options:
• Fall (August–October; registration opens in May)
• Spring (March–May); registration opens in December).
  
• Season Length: 6 weeks
• Session Duration: 45 minutes
• Frequency: 1 session per week
• Session Format:
• Warm-Up (5 min): Fun movement games (tag, follow-the-leader).
• Skill Instruction (20 min): Dribbling, passing & shooting games
• Small-Sided Games (15 min): 1v1, 2v2 & 3v3 with no goalkeepers.
• Cool Down (5 min): Group cheer and recap
• Cost: $50
  

Development Academy

U6 Only

Development Academy soccer provides a structured, fun, and player-focused environment designed to build foundational soccer skills while fostering confidence and teamwork via instruction from a combination of VA United Staff & Volunteer Coaches.

Quick Facts

• Coaching Structure:
• Master Coach oversees curriculum and training.
• Volunteer Coaches provide support, individualized attention & match day coaching.
• Season Options:
• Fall: August–October (registration opens in May)
• Spring: March–May (registration opens in December)
• Season Length: 6 weeks
• Session Duration: 45 minutes
• Frequency:
• One Training Session per Week
• One Game Day per Week
• Session Format:
• Warm-Up (5 min): Fun movement and coordination activities.
• Skill Development (20 min): Dribbling, passing, and shooting through engaging drills.
• Small-Sided Games (15 min): 1v1, 2v2 & 3v3 with no goalkeepers.
• Cool Down (5 min): Group cheer and recap.
• Game Format:
• 2v2 with No Goalkeepers
• 4x8min quarters
• Unlimited substitutions, on the fly
• No referees (coaches manage the game)
• Cost: $100