PRE-K PLUS PROGRAM

Pre-K Plus combines the popular aspects of our Rec League soccer with added coach education to enhance the experience for both players and volunteer coaches. It is part of our Recreational League, but has special programming to engage and develop Pre-K players just beginning their soccer journey.


Pre-K Plus is designed to teach players the fundamentals of soccer while introducing them to team play. Overseen by professional staff to mentor volunteer coaches, the first part of each session includes a series of fun, age-appropriate activities to introduce foundational technical skills through imaginative play while developing motor skills. The second part of each session plays scheduled games against other teams to acclimate the young players to teamwork and the game setting. The program has dual goals: (1) develop players as soccer players and team members and (2) develop the volunteer coaches. By the end of the season, players are more confident with a ball and in a team setting, while volunteer coaches have learned the tools to continue developing along their coaching journey.


  • ELIGIBILITY: Ages 4-5 years old (based on age range of birth dates in season)


  • PROGRAM DETAILS: 
  • 7 sessions, 1 hour on Saturdays
  • Register for Pre-K Plus Package in Rec League Registration
  • Team placement; Returning players may request to return to teams during registration by set deadline
  • Program held at three locations and teams are assigned to one location for the duration of the program
  • Uniforms required
  • Read more in FAQs


  • COST: $255 + processing fees (regular registration fee)
  • Early Bird Discount = -$20 off registration fee
  • Late Fee = +$30 applied to registration fee
  • Financial Aid available to apply

  • CONTACT:  Pre-K Program Director Rebeca Mercado

REGISTER

Fall 2025 Season Info and Key Dates

COST $205 Early Bird Registation through 7/1
$225 Regular Registration 7/2 - 7/27
$255 Late Registration beginning 7/28
SESSION DATES September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 18, 25; November 1
KEY DATES July 1 Last day for the Guaranteed Return to Team process (Returning players from Spring 2025 who register before July 1st are guaranteed team placement on the same team from the previous season)
July 2 Beginning this day, any registered player is eligible for any open spot on a team. ** Player's requests will be rostered based on registration date.
July 27 Last day for 'regular' priced registration- Late Fee applies (additional $30) on July 28th
August 8 @ Noon Team Formation Deadline: No new teams may be created after this point. This deadline may be earlier at the discretion of the AGC
August 22 Game schedules due to be posted
September 13 First session held
November 1 Last session held

Uniforms

ORDER ONLINE: As part of the recreational program, Pre-K Plus players must have have both Adidas NAVY and RED jerseys (home and away). New players to the program must purchase uniforms from our partner, PJ's Soccer Shop of Bethesda: https://dcsoccerrec23-24.itemorder.com/shop/home/


*All DC Soccer Club members receive a 10% club discount at PJ's Soccer Shop in store for non-uniform and non-sale items. 


OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Shinguards, soccer shoes, shorts and soccer socks are also required, but can be purchased anywhere. However, PJ’s Soccer Shop has all of these items available and affordably priced—black Adidas shorts and navy Adidas socks can be purchased via the online store or in store.


SHIPPING/PICK UP: Uniforms must be ordered online, but can be  shipped to home ($10 fee) or picked up in the store (free) during check out. If you choose to pick up in store, you will receive an email when your purchase is ready and make sure to bring the email confirmation/receipt of your order.


FINANCIAL AID:   For players that qualify for financial aid and who need a new jersey, make sure to select YES during registration when asked "Does this player need to order a uniform." Information will then be sent to your email to order and pick up. Questions for financial aid/uniforms may be directed to Jennifer Werth: jenniferwerth@dcsoccerclub.org.

FAQs

How does Pre-K Plus differ from Tots if both programs are for 3-4 year olds?

Tots are coached by professional staff and focus developing foundational skills through creative activities throughout each session. Pre-K Plus is part of our Recreational program that also includes a team format with games. While the program is led by professional staff, each team has an assigned volunteer coach that first works with their team in building foundational skills through creative activities for part of the session, then guides them in scheduled games against other teams for the second part of the session.


Are teams coed at this age? Can I place my player with friends?

Yes, teams are coed and you can request to be placed on teams with friends or with a specific volunteer coach during registration. However, there is a deadline for these registration requests each season. Please see key dates above specific to the season.


Are there practices during the week or just games on Saturdays?

Sessions are only on Saturdays and each session is broken in to a practice format for fun skill development and game format.


Do we bring a ball?

Each player is given a size 3 ball at the first session to keep and bring to all sessions.


How many players are on a team and what is the game format?

Each team will have 6-8 players on the roster and play 4v4 games. The field size and rules are modified for this age group, and is an introduction to game play.


Can I bring snacks for the team after games? 

Some teams organize a snack schedule. Please talk to your team's coach.