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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Forgive my total ignorance on this subject-- this forum is a sea of acronyms and I have no idea where to start.  i have a 2017 first grade boy who likes soccer and is decent, although not exceptional.  We live in Bethesda very close to DC and are considering having him try out for a travel team for fall of 2024.  Is this reasonable?  Which travel teams are solid places to start but not overly competetive? Does that exist? Location-wise, we would like to practice in NWDC, Bethesda, or Chevy Chase, and I believe DC Soccer Club, PPA, or possibly Bethesda Soccer could be close? Any others? Do these leagues have different reputations about which I should be aware? Our goal is to continue to support him in a challenging but not grueling environment.  We would also be open to waiting until Fall of 2025 to try out for travel soccer, but I am not sure if the consensus is to get in early or wait longer.  Thank you for any advice or insight![/quote]

A lot of clubs have ADP or Futures programs, which many can start as early as kindergarten or 1st grade and they’re typically coached by the club’s staff. It’s generally a good introduction to what will come in travel in 3rd grade (when most kids start travel - U9) and I found it to be a great experience for all 4 of my kids who participated in such programs before travel.

If your kid isn’t finding rec challenging, these programs if available at clubs in your area could be a good fit. [/quote]

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