SoccerRegister for Fall
Soccer for kids ages 4 and up.
Director
Leiann Mathsen
leiann@mvaasports.com
Spring Season
March thru June
Registration opens January 1
Fall Season
August thru November
Registration opens May 3
For Parents
mvaa soccerOverview
MVAA Soccer participates in three leagues:
MVAA In-House Soccer
Junior Academy (Pre K- 4's)
This is designed to be fun and interactive. We utilize unique games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passion and shooting. Our goal is to cultivate a love of the game at an early age. For kids interested in learning the fundamentals of soccer and gain experience, this is a great place to start. Practice is one evening per week (TBD once coaches are identified) on Saturdays. Players must turn 4 before or within the season.
Junior Academy- Kindergarten
This is designed to be fun and interactive. We utilize unique games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passion and shooting. Our goal is to cultivate a love of the game at an early age. For kids interested in learning the fundamentals of soccer and gain experience, this is a great place to start. Practice is one evening per week (TBD once coaches are identified) on Saturdays.
Junior Academy- 1st grade
Offers fun games focusing on individual skills and introducing small sided games. This level helps prepare players for healthy competition at older age groups. Practice is one evening per week and Saturdays (TBD once coaches are identified).
Junior Academy- 2nd grade
Offers "developmentally appropriate" training activities that are both challenging and fun. This level helps prepare players for healthy competition at older age groups. Practice is one evening per week (TBD once coaches are identified). Scrimmages are played against other local clubs on Saturdays, minimal travel is required.
United Recreational Soccer League (URSL) 3rd-8th Grade
3rd/4th grade- Practices 2 times each week with games on the weekends against other teams within Frederick County and surrounding areas. 7v7 format
5th/6th grade- Practices 2-3 times per week with games on the weekends against other teams within Frederick County and surrounding areas. 9v9 format
7th/8th grade- Practices 2-3 times per week with games on the weekends against other teams within Frederick County and surrounding areas. 11v11 format
Club/Travel – Montgomery Soccer Inc. (MSI) leagues
Highly competitive level of play. Players try out for roster slots on the Club/Travel teams. Playing time is not guaranteed, but players that regularly attend practice and demonstrate maximum effort will most likely get game time in each match. Teams practice 2 or more times per week, with all games Away with most played in the Germantown, MD area and at the Soccerplex. Teams play in and out of area competitive weekend tournaments. Most of the matches are on Saturdays with the potential for Sunday games.
"The goal is to always have fun while learning new skills."
Voluteer Support Positions
The success of our program has always been a direct result of volunteer participation in several important areas:
- Coaching – a crew of four or five members from each age group to facilitate games during practices; weekly lesson plans are distributed at the pre-season coaching clinic.
- Team Manager- team manager will work closely with coaches throughout the season to help with season events, information, distribution, etc.
- Field Maintenance - a crew of four to paint field lines and general members assist with game day field set-up and take-down.
Equipment Needs
MVAA provides jerseys and socks. Players need to have black shorts, shin guards and soccer cleats.