Each fall and spring, Concord Soccer's Soccer Development Program (SDP) provides community-based youth soccer instruction and games.  Our approach fosters character development, sportsmanship, skill acquisition, and fun in a positive, respectful environment.  SDP is focused on player development and has no standings, won-loss records, championships, or playoffs below U12.
 
Volunteers are key to SDP:  in addition to coaching teams, volunteers process registrations, organize teams, line fields, prepare equipment, and serve snacks. All parents are expected to help out in some way.  All team coaches 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.
 
A player will be assigned to an age group by the registration system based on the year they are born.  All teams will be formed based on birth year and gender.  You must have a user account at www.concordsoccer.com in order to register your player. 
 
Age Groups (for fall 2024)
Kiddie Kicker I Boys and Girls:  Born in 2020
Kiddie Kickers II Boys and Girls:  Born in 2019
U-8 Boys and Girls:  Born in 2017 or 2018
U-10 Boys & Girls:  Born in 2015 or 2016
U-12 Boys & Girls:  Born in 2013 or 2014
U-14 Boys & Girls:  Born in 2012 or 2011 (Boys born Aug-Dec 2010 will play U14 too this fall)
U-19 Girls:  Born 2006 thru 2010 (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 first 30 minutes  consists of practice exercises that emphasize skill development.  The second 30 minutes consists of game play against other members of the team.   
Kiddie Kicker II:  Teams meet at TDP for one hour on one weeknight (Mon-Thurs) and one hour on Saturdays. On Saturdays, the first 30 minutes consists of practice exercises that emphasize skill development.  The second 30 minutes consists of game play against other members of the team.
U8:  Teams meet at TDP for one hour once on a weeknight (Mon-Thurs) for training and one hour on Saturdays to play two side-by-side games of 4 v 4 (without a goalkeeper) against other SDP U8 teams.  
U10:  Teams meet at a designated local field for 60-75 minutes once on a weeknight (Mon-Thurs) for training and one hour on Saturdays to play games of 7 v 7 (including a GK) at the Concord Complex, 2503 Naamans Road, against other SDP U10 teams. 
U12:  Teams meet at a designated local field for 75-90 minutes twice on weeknights (Mon-Thurs) for training and on Saturdays to play games of 9 v 9 (including a GK) against U12 teams from other local clubs.  Home games will be at Hanby Elementary School, 2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE or the Concord Complex. 
U14 and U19:  Teams meet at a designated local field for 90 minutes twice during the week (Mon-Fri) for training and on Saturdays to play full-sided 11 v 11 games against U14 or U19 teams (as the case may be) from other local clubs.  Home games will be at Hanby Elementary School or the Concord Complex. 

Registration Fees Fall 2024 
Kiddie Kicker I:  $90
Kiddie Kicker II:  $125
U8:  $140
U10 and above:  $160
 
Late Fee:  A $25 fee will be charged on all registrations submitted after August 9.
 
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 September 14. 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.

*** IMPORTANT- Please read the player and parent expectations.
 
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 will 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.
 
Key Dates Fall 2024
Registration opens July 1.
Late-fee registration starts after Friday, August 9.
Opening Day is Saturday, September 7.
Teams U10 and below will begin training the week of September 9.  Because older teams have competitive games on Opening Day, training for teams U12 and above may begin earlier. 
Closing Day is Saturday, Nov 2.
Information will be available online and parents will be contacted with player-team and game information as soon as it is available. 
 
Snacks: An after-game snack, if desired, should be organized by team parents. 
 
If your question is not answered by the above, please send an email to csa@concordsoccer.com.