Boys YDP
BOYS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (U7-U11)

The Bethesda SC youth program has earned a reputation as one of the best programs in the country at developing talent. The unique development process that Bethesda coaches teach, which includes specific technical training and perception/awareness training, helps players graduate from the youth academy and immediately be ready for the rigors of the game.
Our boys program has a long history of competing at the highest levels on the local, national, and international stages. We are passionate about training young players to become better soccer players and people. The number of young men who have gone from Bethesda to college or professional level is one of the many ways we see lives change each year.
About YDP Boys
Interested in a YDP Tryout?
The club does accept tryouts on a rolling basis after the official tryout window. If you cannot attend tryouts, please email our Boys YDP Director, Trevor Martin, at tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org. Please check out our tryout page for more information.
YDP Schedule
- 2-3x/week training all year
- 18-20 league games combined in the fall and spring
- Futsal in winter
- 4-5 tournaments over the year
Identity
Bethesda youth players and teams are known around the country because of their unique style. The Bethesda player is known for their technical proficiency and ability to go 1v1. They show their awareness and perception by constantly searching for the four key aspects on the field that coaches teach the players, and because of this, Bethesda teams are known for their high-tempo, fast-paced style that always wants to dictate the game with the ball.
YDP Teams
Program faqs
WHAT IS THE Boys YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM?
Our Boys Youth Development Program (YDP) is focused on developing players at our youngest age groups (U7-U11). Players will compete in one of the four following leagues: Club Champions League (CCL), Elite Development Program (EDP), or National Capitol Soccer League (NCSL).
To learn more about the CCL, click here.
To learn more about EDP, click here.
To learn more about the NCSL, click here.
HOW OFTEN WILL TEAMS PRACTICE?
Teams will practice three times a week. The coach/manager will provide practice dates and times. Information will also be made available through TeamSnap.
HOW ARE THE AGE GROUPS BROKEN DOWN?
At the YDP level, BSC has five different age groups: U8, U9, U10, and U11.
HOW LONG IS THE SEASON?
Teams start their season in August and end in June of the following year.
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Please see our uniform page for information on uniforms.
WHEN WILL THE GAMES BE HELD?
League games will be held on Saturdays and Sundays only. Tournament matches will be held over specific weekends. Please consult your manager if you have questions about games or practice times.
HOW MANY PLAYERS WILL BE ON THE FIELD AT A TIME?
U8- Five versus five plus a goalkeeper
U9 and U10-Seven versus seven plus a goalkeeper
U11 - Nine versus nine plus a goalkeeper
HOW DO I GET MY PLAYER A BSC UNIFORM?
For more information on our uniforms, please go to our Uniform page.
WHEN ARE TRYOUTS HELD?
The club does accept tryouts on a rolling basis after the official tryout window. If you cannot attend tryouts, please email our Boys YDP Director, Trevor Martin, at tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org.
DO YOU OFFER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGER BOYS (3-8)?
Yes! Our club runs Soccer Juniors, a program for players ages 3-8 and is for all skill levels. Players will have the chance to learn from the BSC coaching staff in a fun environment. To learn more, check out our Juniors page.
MY SOn IS INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GOALKEEPER. DOES THE CLUB OFFER ADDITIONAL TRAINING?
Yes. If you are interested in having your player learn more about the goalkeeping position, please email our Boy's Goalkeeping Coach, Derek Biss, at dbiss@bethesdasoccer.org. Players must be current BSC players to participate in goalkeeper training.
DOES BETHESDA SC OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?
Yes. Bethesda Soccer Club is one of the few travel soccer clubs across the country that offers need-based scholarships to players to help offset registration fees and costs. To learn more about our Scholarship Program and key deadlines, click here.
DOES BETHESDA SC OFFER PLAYER INSURANCE?
BSC Families can opt into our Club Fee Protection Plan. For more information on what this covers, please see our page for Dewar Insurance.
Questions?
If you have any other questions about our YDP program, please contact our YDP Age Group Coordinator, Trevor Martin, at tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org.