The Advanced Development Program (ADP) is designed to help transition players from recreational to travel soccer. With professional coaching and an age-appropriate curriculum, the players will have fun all while being introduced to the technical, tactical, mental, and physical sides of the game. The goal of the program is to provide the fundamental skills that will help prepare your child for 7v7 travel soccer in our Futures Program that begins at U9.

* The ADP Program is for birth years 2017 and 2018

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Training Sessions:

• The ADP format will consist of a pool of players who will be placed in small groups each training session 
• Groups of 8-10 players with a coach at each session
• Emphasis on dribbling, decision making, passing, shooting, confidence on the ball, balance and coordination

Practices: 2 times per week, 60 minutes each during spring and fall; 1 practice per week in the winter 

Games: 6-8 games per season 

Game Format: 3 v 3, 4 v 4, or 5 v 5

League: In-House (with the potential to play against local clubs)

ADP Festivals: 1-2 festivals per season 

Cost: $450 for a single season, $800 for a full year 

Fall Calendar:

• Trainings: Begin September 4th, 2024. Trainings take place on Mondays and Wednesdays
• Time: 5:15–6:15 U7's; 6:30-7:30 U8's
• Practice Location: Watkins Elementary School 
• Game Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 (Festival), 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 (Festival)
• Game Location: James River High School
• Potential competition against outside opponents
• No Practice on Monday 10/14
• Make up Games can be scheduled on Fridays or Sundays throughout the season

Winter Calendar:

• Training dates: Sunday's - 1/12, 1/19, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
• Time: 10:00am - 11:00  U7's; 11:00 -12:00 U8's
• Practice Location: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Building

Spring Calendar:

• Practice start date and game dates are tentative. Solidified soon after the turn of the year
• Trainings: Begins on March 3rd 2025, Mondays and Wednesdays 
• Time: 5:15–6:15 U7's; 6:30-7:30 U8's
• Practice Location: TBD
• Game Dates: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/28 (Friday), 4/12, 4/18, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10
• Game Location: James River High School
• Potential competition against outside opponents
• Make up Games can be scheduled on Fridays or Sundays throughout the season

If you have questions, please contact Mac Phillips at mac@fcrichmond.com or 804-823-9191 ext 8.

* Calendar is subject to change

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