Winter PDL in Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland

Spaces Available for K – 2nd Players

Brit-Am Soccer Academy Player Development League (PDL) in Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland

The Player Development League (PDL) serves as the premier program for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade soccer players (ages 5 – 8) in Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland. The progression into our PDL program serves as the next step within our player pathway, which combines the technical training needed for development along with a fun and engaging environment players love.

Led by our professionally licensed coaching staff, our top-quality curriculum offers age-appropriate, fun, and challenging practice days and game day matches. These offerings provide soccer training for five, six, seven, and eight year-olds to help them learn the sport, be confident in their abilities, and grow on and off the field. 

Players missing the age cutoff with prior Brit-Am experience who would like to join should email CoachPete@brit-am.com for consideration.

Player Development League Practice Day

Our PDL practices implement a proven, age-appropriate curriculum that focuses on improving: 

• Dribbling
• First touch and ball control
• Foot and eye coordination 
• Ball manipulation 
• 1v1 skills
• Turns and changes in direction moves
• Trickery
• Fitness, balance, and agility

PDL Match Day

PDL Match Day gives players a fun, supportive environment to learn the game, build confidence, and put their practice skills into action. Development and enjoyment come first—not the final score. Scores and results are not tracked or posted.

What to Expect

• 6 games each season (Fall, Winter, and Spring)
• 4v4 format with no goalkeepers for more touches on the ball and opportunities to dribble, defend, and score
• School-based private teams organized by grade and gender
• Public teams created by Brit-Am organized by grade and gender
• Brit-Am coaches referee and provide in-game guidance to help players learn the rules and understand the game
• Age-appropriate play focused on teamwork, decision-making, and skill development

Age Groups

• Dribblers: Older 4s and 5s (Match Day – SPRING ONLY)
• Kickers: Kindergarten
• Ballers: Grades 1–2

Players apply the skills they learn in practice through real game situations. Technical skills are taught during practices, while Match Day focuses on playing, learning the rules, and developing game awareness.

Our goal: Help every player enjoy soccer, grow in confidence, and build a strong foundation for future Classic or Travel League play. The next steps after PDL would be to join our U7 & U8 Boys and Girls All Stars Academy teams. The U7 Boys, U7 Girls, and U8 Boys All Stars teams compete in EDP 4v4 Leagues. Our U8 Girls All Star team competes in SAM Select 7v7. for more information click here. 

Create a Private Practice Day

Have a group of neighborhood friends or schoolmates? Let us organize a practice for your child and a minimum of 9 of his or her friends. Coordinator receives practice for free when 10 player minimum is met.

Multi-program discount option if group also participates in our weekend PDL Match Day!

Create a Match Day Team (FALL/SPRING)

Do you have at least 5 players interested in playing on a team together during one of our PDL Match Days? With at least 8 players you receive your player’s Match Day for free!

If you have more than 7 players we suggest creating two teams to maximize playing time!