What is GK Summer Travel Academy Readiness (GK S.T.A.R.)?

A: It is a high-performing Summer Program that gives our DC Soccer Club GK players the opportunity to continue to train and develop their skills with DCSC professional GK coach(es) during the Summer. The program focuses on player development for Girls and Boys U9 – U16.

Q: Who will be providing the training sessions?

A: DC Soccer Club's GK professional coaching staff will be providing the training sessions!

Q: What age groups is this program open to?

A: The program is open to Boys and Girls from current U9 - U16.

Q: Will the ages and genders train together?

A: No, the boys and girls will have different schedules, and the U9 – U12 and U13 – U16 age groups will have different schedules.

Q: Is this program for GK Travel Players only? 

A:  This program is open to all goalkeepers.

Q: Can a GK Travel player from outside of the club participate in the program?

A: Yes! The program is open for GK travel players outside of the club.

Q: Is there a make-up session in the event of cancellation?

A: Yes! There is 1 makeup session. If necessary, the make-up session will be provided in the first week of August. For example: if the program that you are attending is on Mondays, the make-up session will be the Monday following the last scheduled date at the same time and place.

Q: How will the club communicate in case of cancellation?

A: The director of the program and/or the DCSC will send a message to the families.

Q: What should my child bring to the session?

A: Water, goalkeeping equipment, soccer ball, shin guards, and weather-appropriate soccer gear!