
The PPA
Development Soccer Program

Youth Soccer Development Programs for Kids in MD and NW DC
Looking for a fun, challenging soccer program for your child? PPA’s Development Soccer Program is designed for young players ages 3–10 who want more than a recreational league—but aren’t quite ready for travel soccer.
Led by professional coaches, our program focuses on building essential soccer skills in a supportive and exciting environment. Kids learn footwork, passing, shooting, and in-game strategy through weekly practices and games. Each season is carefully designed to help your child grow in confidence, ability, and love of the game.
Give your child a strong foundation in soccer—join the PPA Development Program today.
5 v 5 League (2nd + 3rd Graders)

This is where the game starts to feel real. Players compete with real goals and goalies for the first time, learning how to attack, defend, and play in more defined positions. We also introduce divisions based on team level — allowing us to group teams into brackets that create fun, competitive matchups each week.
7 v 7 League (4th + 5th + 6th Graders)

This is a major step up — fields get bigger, goals get bigger, and rosters expand. Players begin to experience a more realistic version of the game, with defined positions and more tactical awareness. It’s still developmental at heart, but now with more space, more roles to explore, and more chances to grow as a team.