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Winchester Soccer Club

Teaching the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and goal-setting through soccer. .

Fall 202 4 Season

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Travel Registration (3-8) Closes June 6th

In-town (3-5) Closes June 6th >> early date to ensure numbers

Pre-K & Sandlot (K-2) Closes Aug 1st

WSC PROGRAMS

Winchester Soccer club offers soccer programs for Pre-K through High School .  The following programs are available every fall and spring.  General information and a registration link for each program can be found by clicking the program, below. 

Pre-K Soccer :  Ages 3-5  

Sandlot :  Grades K-2 

In-Town :  Grades 3- 5

Travel :  Grades 3 -8   >> Please see placements dates be low

TOPSoccer :  Adaptive Program,  ages 5+

SFC New England :  Club soccer program for elite players >> Registration now OPEN

SFC Clinics : Winter, Spring, and Summer clinics

FOR TRAVEL PLACEMENTS PLEASE SEE THE DATES BELOW

Scholarships are available for families. Please contact [email protected] for information.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Purchase your new Winchester Soccer Club Uniform at  https://wegotsoccer.com/wsc

If you do not currently have a number please reach out to your Age Group Coordinator

PLACEMENTS SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2024

WSC Town-Travel teams are built based on skill level.  With a top team, second team, etc.  Age Group Coordinators (AGCs) build the team with help of WSC leadership.   Teams are built based on a combination of coach evaluations and placements. 

All placements will be held at Winchester Community Park . 

TRYOUT SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 

CONFIRMING BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/LACROSSE CONFLICTS

JUNE 9th (Sunday)  

10:00 - 11:15 - Rising 3rd Girls

11:45 - 1:00 - Rising 4th Girls

1:30 - 2:45 - Rising 5th Girls

3:15 - 4:30 - Rising 3rd Boys

5:00 - 6:15 - Rising 4th Boys

6:45 - 8:00 - Rising 5th Boys

JUNE 10th (Monday)

5:00-6:15 - Rising 6th Girls

6:30 - 8:30 - Rising 7/8th Girls

JUNE 12th (Wednesday) - Boys 6th, Boys 7/8

5:00-6:15 - Rising 6th Boys

6:30 - 8:30 - Rising 7/8th Boys

Please direct any questions to [email protected]

SFC Summer Camps & Clinics

The SFC Summer Camp curriculum emphasizes skill building techniques and introduces tactical team concepts as well. We emphasize FUN and learning as we do with all over our programs. Small-sided games (4v4) are incorporated in order to teach passing angles, team shape and fundamentals of team play. All players are placed in groups by age level and ability level. At the end of each session, players are encouraged to utilize the skills of the day in a small sided game designed to maximize player interaction and involvement.  We welcome recreational players and club players as well! 

SFC Director of Coaching Gary Crompton will run this popular program.

https://www.sfcnewengland.com/

Field Set Up

Thank you to our volunteers!

The Field House at Winchester Community Park! 

So much space to practice!  Teams are practicing in the Field House every day!

First game in the Field House is played by 

WSC Grade 5 Girls - Stars v. Dynamo!

While it rained outside, we played inside!

11 v. 11 game played by WSC Grade 8 Girls - Flash v. Lionesses.

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REVOLUTION DIFFERENCE

The Travel program is designed to take players of all abilities to the next level in their soccer careers. Our mission is quality, consistency and competition.

Content is designed according to age group and skill level with a focus on player specific needs and development.

Our teams compete in multiple leagues according to competition level. We offer year round curriculum opportunities to maximize player potential.

• Practices are all held at RavenTek Park, Home of VA Revolution
• Fall practices (3x weekly); Runs from the first week of August through mid/late November
• Winter offseason (2x weekly) begins in January
• Spring practices (3x weekly, optional 4th); Runs from mid-March to mid-June

TRYOUT DATES

Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Tryouts start in April! Don’t miss out.

Find Tryout Dates and Register HERE

Club Fees cover programming from August to June and includes all practices at RavenTek Park, League Fees, Ref Fees, State Association Fees, Coach Salary and Administrative Fees.

Winter sessions are included for all players and levels. Maintaining activity and skills in the off-season is the key to development and we feel strongly about encouraging and offering this to all our players.

FALL 2024 – SPRING 2025 RATES

Coach assignments.

2024-2025 Coach Assignments are coming soon.

Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 will be the first in a two-year uniform cycle with our new kit supplier Adidas through Soccer.com. All players are required to purchase the full kit, which includes home and away uniforms, training uniform and a backpack. The cost is approximately $315. Additional items and spirit wear are also available.

Tournaments

Revolution Cup

Club hosted tournament Labor Day Tourney at the Sportsplex for ages U9-U19!

Bethesda Cup

Premier fall tournament with over 1,200 top teams participating from across the region

Jefferson Cup

Nationally ranked tournament in Richmond, VA held each spring for top teams

Disney Showcases

Additional opportunities for at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Premier local tournament for our girls. Hosted in part at Revolution Sportsplex.

The Virginian

Memorial Day weekend event that most VRSC teams attend.

Nation's Capital Cup

Post-season tournament for many of our teams. Hosted in part at Revolution Sportsplex.

Alexandria ASK

Kickoff event for the Spring season for both boys and girls teams in Alexandria, VA

Battlefield Tournament

Columbus Day weekend tournament for over 200 local teams, held in Prince William County

Our complete list of policies including refunds, code of conduct, financial assistance and more can be found at  https://varevolution.com/policies/ 

TRAVEL SOCCER

VALOR TRYOUTS

Player interest form, valor uniforms.

Virginia Valor FC is one of the highest levels of development environments in the region. Valor provides elite-level coaching, facilities, and competition to its players and teams. Valor has produced teams that have gone on and played at the state, regional, national, collegiate, and professional levels. This program is supported through a pathway created by Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) and Southwestern Youth Association (SYA). 

Travel Soccer Overview

Virginia Valor FC’s Travel is a 10-month program with ages starting at U9 (2015 for the 2023 – 2024 season) and runs through U19 (2005 for the 2023 – 2024 season). Below is our seaosn al calendar:

For the 2024-2025 season our U9 age group will be players born in 2016 and our U19 players being born in 2006.

2023-2024 Season D ates:

August 8th Official Fall Start (depending on team, Gold starts first due to early games)

November 21st/25th – Thanksgiving Break OFF

November 28th – December 16th – Reduced Winter Training 

December 19th – January 2nd – Holiday Break OFF

January 2nd – February 28th – Reduced Winter Training

March 4th  – May 3rd – Spring Training/HS Pool Training

March 25th - March 29th – Spring Break OFF

May 6th – May 17th – Tryouts (reduced training schedule)

May 20th – June 3rd – Last of Spring Training

Tentative 2024-2025  Season Dates:

August 12th Official Fall Start 

November 25th-29th – Thanksgiving Break OFF

November 25th – December 13th – Reduced Winter Training 

December 13th – January 6th – Holiday Break OFF

January 6th – February 28th – Reduced Winter Training

March 1st – May 5th – Spring Training/HS Pool Training

March 25th – March 29th – Spring Break OFF

May 5th – May 16th – Tryouts (reduced training schedule)

May 19th – June 2nd – Last of Spring Training

What is Travel Soccer?

Travel soccer is for players who are looking for more intensive and development driven training and playing with and against a higher level of competition, and lead by professionally licensed coaches. This means that the level of play is more advanced, and that the level of play and development of the players is expected to exceed that of the players who play recreational soccer. However, it does not mean that our Travel program is focused on winning; the focus is on long-term player development and “FUN”.

What Can You Expect?

U9-U12 Teams

Fall/Spring - 2 Team Sessions and 1 Travel Academy Session a week (total of 3). The addition of the travel academy, and winter indoor training

Strength and Performance Program during the season

Winter - 2 Team Sessions a week and 1 to 2 Weekend Winter Indoor Games (not optional) a week/every other week unless otherwise specified 

Minimum of 2 Tournaments/events for the year (5 max)

All tryouts in your age group, unless making a change to a new team within Valor and the schedule not allowing you to be at both. 

U13-U14 Teams

Fall/Spring - 3 Team Sessions a week

Strength and Performance Program (pre or mid season)

Winter - 2 Team Session a week and 1 Additional Weekend Innovative Player Clinic (IPC) Session

State Cup recommended Gold level teams/Presidents Cup recommended for White 

U15-U18 Teams

Fall - 3 Team Sessions a week

Spring - 2 Team/HS Pool Sessions a week

Minimum of 3 Tournaments/events for the year (5 max)

What Is Expected of You?

If you make the travel team, your full commitment is expected. That commitment means that you must attend all practices, games, and tournaments during the fall primary soccer season. It will be expected that your parent(s) will facilitate your participation and attend all events relating to games and tournaments with you. Conflicts, such as other sports or social commitments, are expected to be resolved in favor of travel team commitments. We encourage players to also play additional sports outside of the primary fall soccer season, and expect players to honor their commitments to those sports in the winter and spring. Each team will set expectations for off-season play and potential conflicts should be discussed directly with each coach.

In addition to a participation commitment, there is also a financial commitment

Where are Games Played?

Virginia Valor FC teams play in a different League. In our case, Virginia Valor FC teams play in ECNL-RL (Elite Club National League – Regional League), NCSL (National Capitol Soccer league) and Eastern Development Program (EDP). Each league has varying clubs from within the local region. Most games are within the northern Virginia region. In some cases games can be up to two hours away, but this is typically the case once every season or every other season. 

Tournaments can be local or may require travel. 

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Virginia Youth Soccer Association

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Tournaments

The state association sanctions hundreds of tournaments each year in partnership with VYSA Member Clubs and Leagues. Explore upcoming tournaments, showcases, and events.

Coaching Education

Are you looking for an opportunity to continue your education? VYSA hosts dozens of US Soccer Grassroots and Licenses each year to help develop top coaches and grow the game. Explore available courses below.

The Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) is a non-profit, charitable corporation devoted to promoting youth soccer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. VYSA is an Official Member of the U.S. Soccer Federation, U.S. Youth Soccer, and the U.S. Futsal Federation. As the governing body of youth soccer in Virginia and D.C., VYSA is dedicated to the continued development of the games’ key stakeholders and is committed to supporting the growth of soccer in underserved areas.

A Lifetime of Soccer

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A lifetime of soccer 

Travel Overview

About vys travel.

On a daily basis, we strive to identify and develop the best soccer players in Northern Virginia.

Since 1975, Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) has fostered A LIFETIME OF SOCCER within the greater Northern Virginia area. VYS embraces its passionate community members, welcoming fans, players, parents, and volunteers. With an emphasis on community, wellness, and diversity, our club seeks to ignite a lifetime love and celebration of the beautiful game – SOCCER!

The VYS Travel Program challenges our players to develop as players and leaders while competing at a high level. VYS Travel players should expect experiential learning and a holistic approach led by our professional coaching staff.

intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction

mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

Competitiveness

inclined, desiring, or suited to compete

Age Group Matrix

*Players born in 2017 may tryout for U9.

VYS House Players

School year vs. birth year.

The Vienna House Program uses School Year guidelines, which are different from the Birth Year guidelines that our Travel teams use.  This can lead to some confusion when making the transition from House to Travel.  If you have questions about what age group your son or daughter is eligible to play in, please email the Director of House .

• Players born between 1/1/17 - 12/31/17 are eligible for U9 Travel

Player Performance

Developing healthy athletes who have the tools to succeed is a key part of creating "A Lifetime of Soccer". To ensure the club provides that to all our players, we have partnered with The Jackson Clinics and Explosive Performance .

Through this collaboration, the club aims to identify risk factors for injury and specific targets that will impact athletic performance. Through various assessments, VYS Coaches can evaluate our travel players' physical developments and improvements.

Technical Staff

Kevin James

Technical Director

Steve Lehany

Boys Coaching Director

Michel Vanderhart

Girls Coaching Director

Boys Assistant Coaching Director

U9-U10 Juniors

U11-U12 Competitive

U11-U12 Elite

College Placement & Support

Vincent Koojiman

Girls Assistant Coaching Director

Babak Yektafar

U13-U19 Competitive

Adam Coolbaugh

John Ciampa

U13-U19 Elite

Sports Performance Director

Austin Roser

Goalkeeping Director

Please direct any specific questions to your program director:

Boys Travel Program

Girls travel program.

Office Hours

Mon - Fri by appointment

311 Maple Ave West Unit D

Vienna, VA 22180

Pre-K Soccer

Pre-K Soccer is for children ages 3 to 5.  

The Pre-K Soccer program is for children ages 3 to 5 and is offered during the fall and spring.  This program introduces the sport of soccer to the youngest of players and teach the basics of the game, in a fun, non-competitive environment.  Pre-K Soccer is led by professional trainers along with instructors from the Winchestser soccer community.   We are unable to accept players who are not age 3 by the start of the program. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

FALL 2025 Pre-K Soccer

PRE-K SOCCER

WEDNESDAYS, Age s 3 & 4 (45 min)

Dates:  Wednesdays, Sept 11 - Nov 6 (no session Oct 9)

Time:   2:45 pm - 3: 30 pm 

Location:  Winchester Community Park

Cost: $ 180

THURSDAYS, Ages 4-5 (1hr)

Dates:  Thursdays, Sept 12 - Nov 7 (no session Oct 10 )  

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

FRIDAYS, Ages 3 -5 (1hr)

Dates:  Fridays, Sept 13 - Nov 8 (no session Oct 11 )

Time: 1 : 45 pm- 2 : 45 pm

Location:  Mullen Field

FRIDAYS, Ages 4-5 (1hr)

Dates:  Fridays, Sept 14 - Nov 8 ((no session Oct 11 )

Time: 2:45 pm- 3:45 pm

Registration Deadline :  Registration is first come, first served and often fills up quickly.

Required Equipment:

Pre-K Soccer players do not have a uniform. 

Players should wear cleats, sneakers, or some form of running shoe, shin guards, and socks over shin guards.

Bring a size 3 soccer ball labeled with the player's name .

Bring a w ater bottle labeled with the player's name. 

No jewelry .   The only exception is a taped medical I.D. bracelet. 

Full Time Staff

Executive Director: Farhod Tulaganov

Director of Recreation: Olivia Hall

Support Staff

Travel Administrator:  Mary Mohler 

Recreation Administrator: Susan Simpson  

NCSL Representative: Shannon Hugentober  

Farhod Tulaganov

Olivia   Hall

Mary Mohler

Susan Simpson

Shannon Hugentober