Registration Opens January (Spring) & June (Fall)

DAA's soccer program are designed to meet the needs of every soccer player (3 to 18 years old) from beginner to advanced skill levels. Check our Youth Development, County Soccer and DFC (Travel Soccer) programs.

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Youth Development

County Soccer

DFC (Travel Soccer)

Our goal is to introduce soccer to kids as early as age 4 and to create an environment in which every child can enjoy the love of the game while playing without fear of failure. Our program builds upon the age appropriate skill-set that best suits the needs of each player. Below we provide a brief description of our stepping-stone program. Also applicable to help you decide what is best for a player wanting to join at advanced age.

Youth Development

Seasons: Fall and Spring
Age Groups: U04, U05, U06, U07
Coed teams
Small-sided 4v4 play with small roster sizes allowing more of touches on the ball and greater skill development.
- In spring U7 plays 6 v 6 or 7 v 7 (depending upon field space) to help prepare players for the transition to County level soccer in the following season.
For questions, contact youthdevelopment@daagators.org

County

Seasons: Fall and Spring
Age Groups: U08 thru U18 for boys and girls teams
- Davidsonville Athletic Association (DAA) is a member of the Anne Arundel Youth Soccer Association (AAYSA) which compete in a county wide league.
- DAA teams are grouped by age as governed by Anne Arundel County.
  - U08, U09, and U10: 7 v 7 with a maximum of 12 players per team
  - U11 and U12: 9 v 9 with a maximum of 15 players per team
  - U13 and U14/U15: 11 V 11 with a maximum of 18 players on a team
  - Boys U18: 11 v 11 with a maximum of 18 players on a team
  - Girls U18: 7 v 7 on a larger field/goals and a maximum of 12 players on a team
For questions, contact countysoccer@daagators.org

Travel (DFC)

Seasons: Year-Round
Logistics: Travel tryouts are late May - early June for the following Fall/Spring season. Any additions to travel teams after formal tryouts will be done on a case by case basis with the approval of the coach. In the fall, travel teams practice 2 times per week and participate in 1-3 tournaments. In the Winter, travel teams typically participate in an indoor soccer league or weekly practices. In the Spring, travel teams typically practice 2 times a week and participate in 1-3 tournaments. Games will be played on Saturdays or Sundays.
Additional Training: Throughout the year, DAA offers specialized keeper and striker trainings, as well as club-wide technical training coached by some of the best trainers in the state
For questions, contact travelsoccer@daagators.org

The world of youth sports can be overwhelming, so if you need help in determining the best fit for your player, please contact us at soccer@daagators.org