PPA Development Leagues
developing players between the lines, and outside them.
General Information:
The Development Program is the best place to play sports with friends. The league mixes the convenience of recreational teams with the professionalism of club sports. It's the only league in the DMV region where players can register with friends from their school or neighborhood without a tryout, and choose to get a professional (non-parent coach). Teams also have the option of using a parent volunteer coach. Practices are held locally during the week and games are played on weekends. Players of all levels are welcome to participate. Our curriculum aims to teach sport-specific skills and technique, while also teaching the intangible lessons of sports; resilience, dedication, teamwork, and a will to succeed.
"Best place to play sports with Friends"
Spring 2023 Leagues
Spring Promotion: $100 Rebates for Parent Organizers
We know that organizing a team can take some work, so this spring PPA is giving a $100 rebate to parents who step up. To Quality a Parent Must:
- Form a Development Team in the PPA Portal Registration System
- Fill the team's roster before the registration deadline. The roster needs to be filled to it's max capacity to be eligible.
- Once the roster is filled to capacity, the team manager will receive a $100 rebate, paid back to the card they used to register.
Spring 23
Development Soccer Leagues
Program Information
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8 Week Season. Each team plays games on weekends, with 1 weekly practice, weekday afternoons.
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End of Season Tournament included
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Games will be held in NW DC, Chevy Chase, Bethesda region.
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Practices are based around location of the team.
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League are organized by grades, k - 8th grade. Players can play up a grade, but not down a grade.
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Open to boys and girls of all levels.
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Parents can form teams and choose a PPA coach or Parent volunteer coach for their team.
Key Registration and Season Dates:
Pricing:
PPAforAll Scholarship Program
PPA aims to provide programming for all players, regardless of their financial situation. We offer full and partial scholarships for families with financial needs to ensure everyone can play. Learn More.
How do I register?
Form a Team
How does this registration work?
It takes one parent to start a team. In the registration, we'll ask you for a team name and then we'll ask if you want a PPA coach assigned or if you have a parent on the team who wants to coach. From there, we'll send you a code and a link you can send around to your child's classmates or friends so they can join your team. If you can fill your team's roster before the deadline, we'll send you a $100 rebate.
$100 Rebates for Parent Organizers
We know that organizing a team can take some work, so this spring PPA is giving a $100 rebate to parents who form the team.
Spring 23
Development Hoops Leagues
Program Information
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8 Week Season. Each team plays games on weekends, with 1 weekly practice, weekday afternoons.
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Practices can be indoor or outdoor: team choice
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End of Season Tournament included
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Games will be held in NW DC, Chevy Chase, Bethesda region.
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Practices are based around location of the team.
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League are organized by grades, k - 8th grade. Players can play up a grade, but not down a grade.
-
Open to boys and girls of all levels.
-
Parents can form teams and choose a PPA coach or Parent volunteer coach for their team.
Key Registration and Season Dates:
Pricing:
$100 Rebates for Parent Organizers
We know that organizing a team can take some work, so this spring PPA is giving a $100 rebate to parents who form the team.
PPAforAll Scholarship Program
PPA aims to provide programming for all players, regardless of their financial situation. We offer full and partial scholarships for families with financial needs to ensure everyone can play. Learn More.
How do I register?
Form a Team
How does this registration work?
It takes one parent to start a team. In the registration, we'll ask you for a team name and then we'll ask if you want a PPA coach assigned or if you have a parent on the team who wants to coach. From there, we'll send you a code and a link you can send around to your child's classmates or friends so they can join your team. If you can fill your team's roster before the deadline, we'll send you a $100 rebate.
Why are the PPA Development Leagues
Best Place to Play Sports with Friends
in DC/MD
A highlight clip from the Girls Hoops Dev League Tournament
A highlight clip from the Boys Soccer Dev League Tournament
Coaching
PPA is most recognized for having great coaches. Our staff come with distinguished played backgrounds, and are trained to fulfill our mission of developing players between the lines, and outside them.
League Play
Development Leagues aim to strike the right balance of fun and developmental. We try to make Gamedays as exciting as possible, including specialty weekends like Spirit Week. And during the weeks at practices, coaches follow an age specific curriculum designed to foster learnings and growth.
Tournaments
PPA Development Leagues are one of the few rec leagues that offer a tournament as part of the season (most other rec programs offer tournament play separately). We think tournaments are the best way to wrap up a season of learning, playing, and competing.
Pathway
One of the main reasons families join PPA is because we offer many paths for different players. If your player strikes a passion for the sport, we have teams in our premier program that compete in the highest levels. Whether you just want to play for fun, or you want to compete against the best players in the country, PPA has a path for you.