Brit-Am/Potomac Soccer Player Development League

The Player Development League (PDL) serves as the premier development program for children in K-3 grade in the Bethesda, Rockville and Potomac area and is your players first step in the Potomac Soccer player development program. Through our professionally licensed coaching staff, we offer players a top quality curriculum through age appropriate, fun and challenging games. Our mission is to provide players with the foundational skills needed in order to grow their self confidence.

The PDL program combines the technical training players need for development along with the fun and engaging environment players need to develop a passion for the game. Players learn most from engaging in technically based games where they can apply what they have learned in game like situations. Our proven curriculum of games will help players develop their own creativity, self confidence and overall technical abilities.

Winter PDL Season (Registration is Open)

GradeLocationMapDayDateTimePriceRegister
KBethesdaNext LevelSun12/8-2/2312:10 PM$265Full
1BethesdaNext LevelSun12/8-2/2312:10 PM$265Full
2BethesdaNext LevelSun12/8-2/2312:10 PM$265Full
3BethesdaNext LevelSun12/8-2/2312:10 PM$265Full
K-1BethesdaBethesda ESTue1/7-3/105:00 PM$200Register
1-2BethesdaBethesda ESTue1/7-3/106:00 PM$200Register
K-1BethesdaLandon SchoolSat1/11-2/1512:30 PM$125Register
2-3BethesdaLandon SchoolSat1/11-2/151:30 PM$125Register
K-1PotomacCold Spring ESSat1/11-2/2911:00 AM$140Full
2PotomacCold Spring ESSat1/11-2/2911:00 AM$140Full
K-1BethesdaSomerset ESSat1/11-3/711:00 AM$160Full
K-1BethesdaWestbrook ESSat1/11-3/79:00 AM$160Full

Winter PDL Class Description

The K-3rd grade indoor soccer programs are designed for players to build on their enthusiasm for the game. At this age, they are able to learn and develop the basic soccer and teamwork skills that will serve as a foundation to their future development. On our state-of-the-art turf field, our professionally licensed coaches use individual and team games to introduce and enhance players abilities on the ball. Our fun games develop speed and agility as well expose players to our belief of the core soccer skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. We develop these skills by using both fun training exercises and game like scrimmages at the end of each session.

K-1st: The K-1st grade indoor program is great for children who love playing the game and are ready for more instructional soccer during the winter. These noncompetitive skills sessions are great for children who play in the Fall or Spring season and want to continue their soccer development. Our highly motivated, enthusiastic and professionally licensed staff focus on activities that increase a child’s skill level by providing them lots of touches on the ball while maintaining their enthusiasm to play and keeping it fun. Players will have the opportunity to use their new skills, and apply them in a 4v4 game-like scenario at the end of each session. This environment enables the players to grow in confidence, work on ball control exercises, improve their overall balance and coordination, and encourages them to practice new techniques and improve their foot skills.

2nd-3rd: Our 2nd-3rd grade indoor program is designed for players who are looking to improve on their technical, physical, and mental skills. Through a more comprehensive curriculum, we provide an increased development of our core skills. Our training exercises and games focus on both individual and team development. Players will have the opportunity to use their new skills, and apply them in a 5v5 game-like scenario at the end of each session. All games are conducted by our educated and trained coaching staff made of former professional and collegiate soccer players that provide a fun, enthusiastic, and challenging environment.

Spring PDL Season

Spring PDL Matchday Description

K-1st Match Day: Our Player Development League (PDL) for kindergarten and 1st Grade offers soccer education at its best in a positive, fun environment where players improve their skill during continuous play. The 4 v 4 system accelerates development of dribbling, turning and passing abilities as it provides a basic picture for players to learn the game. Our professional staff takes the necessary steps to ensure each game fits the players’ needs, ultimately leading to better game intelligence and understanding.

2nd-3rd Match Day: Our Player Development League 2nd-3rd Grade match day provides players a fun environment with coaches focused on building a strong technical foundation. These five-a-side games, first used as a developmental tool in the UK, feature four field players and a goalkeeper. This style is simple, yet allows for players to gain experience through realistic, game-like situations. Along with a basic introduction to goalkeeping, the five-a-side format results in consistent touches on the ball and a fundamental understanding of the principles of attack and defense with the guidance of our professional coaching staff.

Spring PDL Practice Description

K-1st Practice Day: The PDL program offers players a unique practice environment where they are able to learn foundational skills in fun, energetic and age appropriate games while also applying these skills in 4v4 games. Our professionally licensed staff will provide attention from both an individual and team standpoint to help your child’s development. Our focus will be centered around developing the 4 core skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Each week players will focus on one of these core skills and learn how to apply them in game like settings. Throughout our practice season, our coaches will also explain rules of the game.

2nd-3rd Practice Day: The PDL program offers players a unique practice environment where they are able to learn foundational skills in fun, energetic and age appropriate games while also applying these skills in 5v5 games. Our professionally licensed staff will provide attention from both an individual and team standpoint to help your child’s development. Our focus will be centered around developing the 4 core skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Each week players will focus on one of these core skills and learn how to apply them in game like settings. Throughout our practice season, our coaches will also explain rules of the game.

Summer PDL Season

Summer PDL Camp Description

For 20 years Brit-Am Soccer Academy has provided this region’s premier camp experience for youth soccer players. Our PDL summer camps offer players the opportunity to develop their game in a fun and game-oriented setting. Our professionally licensed coaching staff will help build and foster a foundation of skills, confidence and passion for the game. During camps, players will spend time working on their core skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and turns/moves through fun and challenging games.

Camps also provide a unique setting for players to develop both individual and group friendships that can last for many years. These bonds can become instrumental in a child’s development both on and off the field.

Fall PDL Season

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Fall PDL Classes (Matchdays Only)

Fall PDL Matchday Description

K-1st Match Day: Our Player Development League (PDL) for kindergarten and 1st Grade offers soccer education at its best in a positive, fun environment where players improve their skill during continuous play. The 4 v 4 system accelerates development of dribbling, turning and passing abilities as it provides a basic picture for players to learn the game. Our professional staff takes the necessary steps to ensure each game fits the players’ needs, ultimately leading to better game intelligence and understanding.

2nd-3rd Match Day: Our Player Development League 2nd-3rd Grade match day provides players a fun environment with coaches focused on building a strong technical foundation. These five-a-side games, first used as a developmental tool in the UK, feature four field players and a goalkeeper. This style is simple, yet allows for players to gain experience through realistic, game-like situations. Along with a basic introduction to goalkeeping, the five-a-side format results in consistent touches on the ball and a fundamental understanding of the principles of attack and defense with the guidance of our professional coaching staff.

Fall PDL Classes (Practice Days)

Fall PDL Practice Description

K-1st Practice Day: The PDL program offers players a unique practice environment where they are able to learn foundational skills in fun, energetic and age appropriate games while also applying these skills in 4v4 games. Our professionally licensed staff will provide attention from both an individual and team standpoint to help your child’s development. Our focus will be centered around developing the 4 core skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Each week players will focus on one of these core skills and learn how to apply them in game like settings. Throughout our practice season, our coaches will also explain rules of the game.

2nd-3rd Practice Day: The PDL program offers players a unique practice environment where they are able to learn foundational skills in fun, energetic and age appropriate games while also applying these skills in 5v5 games. Our professionally licensed staff will provide attention from both an individual and team standpoint to help your child’s development. Our focus will be centered around developing the 4 core skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Each week players will focus on one of these core skills and learn how to apply them in game like settings. Throughout our practice season, our coaches will also explain rules of the game.

Fall PDL Classes (Skills + Matchdays)

Fall PDL Classes (Skills + Matchdays) Description

When you register for PDL sessions, you will start by selecting a game day option. From there, you have the flexibility to choose as many practice or game day sessions as you would like. The cost for your first 2 session options are $100 each, however after your second option, each session option is reduced to just $75 per session option you choose. 

Game day + Game Day or Practice Session – $200
All additional class selections are an additional $75 to total cost. 
3 Sessions Total – $275
4 Sessions Total – $350 
5 Sessions Total – $425
6 Sessions Total – $500
7 Sessions Total – $575
8 Sessions Total – $650

Parent’s Corner

What can my child expect?
The PDL program is intended to help children establish a foundation of valuable skills both on and off the soccer field. Our program allows for players to learn core skills through fun, energetic and proven games administered by our professionally licensed coaches. We believe children learn most effectively and thoroughly in an engaging and positive setting. We provide every child guidance on both an individual and team level to maximize player potential.

The PDL program is centered around our core set of skills which include dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. We provide this foundation by giving players the confidence to play the game the way they want. Through our program, players will develop a passion for the game that is critical for development. Throughout our program players will also be introduced to rules of the game which will aid their development as well.

What are parent expectations?
We encourage all parents to remain positive throughout your child’s athletic development. Gaining proficiency in any endeavor requires an internal desire to succeed. We believe players must take ownership of this desire and create their own pathway. We always want parents to be supportive and encouraging of their child’s journey, while remembering that invaluable lessons lie in both success and failure.

Have more questions? Please reach out to Coach Tom at CoachTom@brit-am.com