Fall Player Development Match Day Ballers, Saturday Afternoon, Norwood School Field (Grades 2-3)
Description
The Brit-Am Soccer Player Development League includes Practices and Match Days. Players have 3 options:
1. Register for Match Day only.
2. Register for a weeknight practice & a weekend Match Day.
3. Register with a privately organized group as a team & play as that team in the weekend Match Day.

What & Who is the Match Day Experience for?
Dribblers (Age 4 and 8 months-5) Spring only
Kickers (Grades K & 1st)
Ballers (Grades 2nd & 3rd)

Player Development League Match Day (Spring + Fall ONLY)

The playing environment is created with an emphasis on each player’s progression and enjoyment with the main focus being to learn how to play the game and not the final score. Results from these matches are not posted and scores are not tracked.
The matches are against groups and teams from other local schools in the player’s area. The teams are coordinated and organized by school, gender, and grade, and each team is guaranteed 6 games per season (Fall/Spring).

Brit-Am Coaches referee the match ups and use active in-game coaching to guide & teach the players the rules of the ‘real game’. Technical training (skills) will be taught during practices but not during the Match Day experience. Our goal is to create an environment that is fun, educational, and challenging while also preparing players for Classic or Travel League action as they grow.


GRADE 2 & 3 BALLERS Match Day Format

As the Grade 2 and 3 players continue on their development pathway, they will play in a 6v6 format where they will get to experience a larger field size (40x30 yards) with goalies and larger goals to prepare them for an expanded format in the years to come.

This natural progression will allow for an introduction to positions, team organization, and restart procedures (throw-ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, free kicks), while still encouraging them to be creative, take risks, and build upon the ideas and fundamentals learned in the younger age groups.



Fall 2024 Saturday Matches are scheduled for 6 weeks,
Saturdays, September 7-October 12

Afternoon match times will be set once field location is confirmed and are planned for the 2-4 pm time frame.

Saturday Location: (tentative) Norwood School Bermuda Grass Fields-Tentative
8821 River Road, Bethesda 20817


Fee: $215
The 6 week Match Day program fee includes a player uniform.
Please note:
Players can also register for weekday PDL sessions and receive a $30 discount.
Early bird discount of $25 available through August 2, 2024

What should I bring?
-Size 3 soccer ball
-Water bottle
-Tennis shoes, indoor soccer shoes, or cleats
-Match Day Uniform will be provided on the first day
Location:
Fall Player Development League (PDL)
Dates:
9/7/2024 2:00 PM - 10/12/2024 11:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 2nd - 3rd
Cost:
$215
Availability:
This session has openings
Discounts
Early Bird Fall PDL$25.00
Fall 2024 PDL Multi-Session$30.00