The Soccer Development Program Consists of a Fall Season, Spring Season and Winter Futsal

Each fall and spring, Concord Soccer's Soccer Development Program (SDP) provides community-based youth soccer instruction and games.  Our program goes from Kiddie Kicker through U19.  Our approach fosters character development, sportsmanship, skill acquisition, and fun in a positive, respectful environment.  SDP is focused on player development, and from Kiddie Kicker thru U10 has no standings, won-loss records, championships, or playoffs.

Each winter, Concord Soccer rents space from Brandywine School District on Saturdays so that players can play futsal, which is a 5v5 soccer game within the confines of a basketball court.  There are no walls in play so ball control is paramount. Although Winter Futsal is part of our Development Program, the one-hour session is for play only.  Parents volunteer to manage the sessions, that is, to bring the equipment, get the game started and keep it running smoothly.

Volunteers are key to SDP:  they process registrations, organize teams, line fields, prepare equipment, serve snacks, and coach teams. Please consider donating your talent, skill, and time to your community.  All coaches of our SDP teams are volunteer parents.  We look for 2 coaches for each team in case 1 coach has a conflict for a session or game.  Concord provides materials and guidance for those interested in coaching.  Please register as a volunteer coach during the online registration process.  

*** Important:  Please read the player and parent expectations.

FALL AND SPRING SOCCER
 Key Dates Spring 2026
Registration opens February 1.
Late-fee registration starts after Friday, TBD.
Opening Day is Saturday, TBD.
Teams U10 and below will begin training the week of TBD.  Training for teams U12 and up may begin earlier because they have competitive games on Opening Day.
Closing Day is Saturday, TBD.
Information will be available online and parents will be contacted with player-team and game information as soon as it is available. 

Each player will be assigned to an age group based on gender and the year in which he or she was born.  You must have a user account at www.concordsoccer.com in order to register your player. 
 
Age Groups (for Spring 2025)
Kiddie Kicker I Boys and Girls:  Born in 2021
Kiddie Kickers II Boys and Girls:  Born in 2020
U-8 Boys and Girls:  Born in 2018 or 2019
U-10 Boys & Girls:  Born in 2016 or 2017
U-12 Boys & Girls:  Born in 2014 or 2015
U-14 Boys & Girls:  Born in 2012 or 2013 (Boys born Aug-Dec 2011 will play U14 too this spring)
U-19 Girls:  Born 2007 thru 2011 (No U19 Boys in fall because of HS soccer; we will offer U19 Boys next spring)
 
Kiddie Kicker I:  Teams meet for one hour on Saturdays at Talley Day Park ("TDP").  The team engages skill development exercises for the first 30 minutes and then play in a game format for the second 30 mins.   
Kiddie Kicker II:  Teams meet for one hour on one weeknight (Mon-Thurs) and one hour on Saturdays at TDP.  The team engages in skill development exercises for the first 30 minutes and game play for the second 30 mins. 
U8:  Teams train for one hour on one weeknight (Mon-Thurs) at TDP and play 4v4 games (no GK) for one hour on Saturdays before 2pm at TDP against other Concord U8 teams.  
U10:  Teams train for 60-75 minutes on one weeknight (Mon-Thurs) at a local field and play games of 7v7 for one hour on Saturdays before 2pm at the Concord Complex, 2503 Naamans Road, against other Concord U10 teams. 
U12:  Teams train for 75-90 minutes on two weeknights (Mon-Thurs) at local fields and play 9v9 games for one hour on Saturdays against U12 teams from other local clubs.  Home games will be at the Concord Complex or Hanby Elementary School, 2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE. 
U14 and U19:  Teams train for 90 minutes on two weeknights (Mon-Fri) and play 11v11 teams for 75 minutes on Saturdays against U14 or U19 teams (as the case may be) from other local clubs.  Home games will be at the Concord Complex or Hanby Elementary School.

Registration Fees Spring 2025 (same as last fall except the credit card charge will be added to the fee amount)
Kiddie Kicker I:  $90
Kiddie Kicker II:  $125
U8:  $145
U10 and above:  $160
 
Late Fee:  A $25 fee will be charged on all registrations submitted after Friday, August 8.
 
Discounts:  A $25 discount will be applied at registration for each player over 2 that a family registers in the development program, that is, for 3 or more players. 

No early-bird discount will be given.

A $50 discount will be applied at registration to parents who volunteer their time to help coach a team.

Refunds:  Refunds will be granted if requested by email to csa@concordsoccer.com on or before TBD. The club will issue refunds, less a $10 processing fee, to the credit card used for registration. 
 
*** IMPORTANT – Availability of a spot on a team is not guaranteed, even if registration is open. Team spots are based on the number of teams, coaches, and practice space available. Age groups do fill and close before registration is closed for the overall program.

Registration is done through your user account online at www.concordsoccer.com, and payment is made with a credit card.  During registration, please indicate any nights your player is NOT available to train.  If you have registered successfully, you will receive an email receipt.
 
Special Requests:  Concord Soccer may not honor special requests, including carpool, playing for a particular coach, or requesting friends as teammates.  Our club's philosophy is to meet new friends, families, and coaches in our community through soccer.  
 
Required Equipment:  For all games and practices,
- All players must wear shin guards;
- All players with braces must wear protective mouthpieces;
- Players may not wear any jewelry (e.g., bracelets, necklaces, and earrings);
- Players must have a filled water bottle for proper hydration
Soccer shoes, versus sneakers, are optional at the Kiddie Kicker levels.  Soccer shoes are strongly recommended for U8 and older.
 
Uniforms
Kiddie Kicker through U10:  Players are required to wear Concord red/white jerseys unless teams are sponsored, in which case they will be given a T-shirt.  The jerseys may be purchased for $20 at Talley Day Park on the first two Saturdays of the season.
U12 and above:  Players are required to wear the Concord Soccer Adidas uniform kit (red short-sleeve jersey, red shorts, and red socks), which can be purchased locally (information will be provided).
 
Weather Cancellations:  Weather cancellation of practices are decided by the team’s coaches and should be communicated to parents by 4:00pm on the practice night.  Weather cancellation of games are decided by the club and will be posted on the website by 7:00am on game day.  Should the weather worsen during the day, the decision to cancel is to be made by the game referee, or in the case of U8 or younger players, by the coaches. Games canceled due to weather will not be rescheduled.
 
Coaches:  Thank you for volunteering.  Coach meetings will be conducted in advance of each season.
 
Snacks: An after-game snack, if desired, should be organized by team parents. 

WINTER FUTSAL

Each winter, Concord Soccer rents space from Brandywine School District on Saturdays so that players can play futsal, which is a 5v5 soccer game within the confines of a basketball court.  There are no walls in play so ball control is paramount.  Here is the basic setup:

- Goals and GKs:  The GK defends a goal that is the width of the lane and can use hands within the 3-point line arc.  The GK can distribute the ball by throw, roll or pass with feet -- no punting.  We encourage the GK to play as a 5th field player so we don't allow shooting from beyond the half line. 

- Balls out of play:  For goal kicks, the GK starts with ball in hand rather than on the ground; corner kicks are as usual; and balls over the sideline are kick ins back into play.

For 2025-26, Winter Futsal is on the following 8 Saturdays in December, January and February:  Dec 6, 13 and 20; Jan 10, 24 and 31; Feb 7 and 14.  The fee for all 8 one-hour sessions is $90 per player.  Winter Futsal will take place at Springer Middle School, 2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, Delaware. 

Although Winter Futsal is part of our Development Program, the one-hour session is for play only.  We ask for parent volunteers to manage the sessions, that is, to bring the equipment, get the game started and keep it running smoothly.  The idea is to let the players play for 60 mins.

You can register for Winter Futsal by logging into your user account on www.concordsoccer.com.  If you don't have a user account, you would need to create a user account first.

 
If your questions are not answered by the above, please email us at csa@concordsoccer.com.