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Arlington Development Program (ADP)
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Mission & Purpose
The mission of ADP is to develop, administer, and promote a program that provides Arlington-area youth with the opportunity to acquire and strengthen their soccer skills through a higher level of competition and greater coaching expertise within a professional training environment.
Launched in Fall 2013, ADP bridges the gap between the recreational and travel programs offered by Arlington Soccer. It is designed for players seeking a higher level of development while maintaining a balanced commitment.
Program Goals
ADP is built around the following objectives:
- Provide boys and girls with soccer opportunities focused on skill development and game understanding in a professional training environment.
- Group players of similar abilities together for both practices and matches.
- Offer recreational players increased access to professional coaching while supplementing the training they receive on their recreational teams.
Player Development Focus
ADP emphasizes technical and tactical development within a structured and supportive environment. The program offers:
- A higher level of training and competition than recreational soccer
- Less financial, travel, and time commitment than travel soccer
- Professional and volunteer coaching support at both training sessions and matches
- Weekly training and weekend match play with players grouped by similar ability
- The social, physical, and cognitive development of each player are the priorities every season — not match results.
Age Groups & Structure
ADP serves U9, U10, and U11 boys and girls.
The ADP Director, along with professional and volunteer coaches, works with each team during the fall and spring seasons to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning environment. Each season includes:
- Ten (10) weeks of scheduled practices
- Eight (8) weekend matches
Please visit the FAQs HERE. For questions about the program, please email info@arlingtonsoccer.com.
Arlington Development Program (ADP) Information - 2026-2027 Season
Arlington Development Program (ADP)
👉 Spring Season Information
Spring Registration & Tryouts
- Players who participated in ADP during the fall do not need to try out to play in the spring.
- Open tryouts for non-current ADP players will be held to fill open roster spots:
Spring Tryouts for Open Spots
Date: Sunday, March 8th
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Makeup Date: TBD
PLEASE NOTE: Current ADP players do not attend.
Players who do not plan to return for the spring season must notify the club by February 13, 2026. Please reach out to recadmin@arlingtonsoccer.com. This deadline allows us time to adjust rosters and prepare for March tryouts.
👉 Meetings & Important Dates
Virtual Pre-Season Information Meeting
- Open to all ADP families (early March; details forthcoming).
- ADP Town Hall – Age Group Change
- A separate Town Hall meeting will address how the Age Group change impacts ADP.
- The Age Group change does not go into effect until the Fall 2026 season.
Coaches Meeting
- The semi-annual coaches meeting will be held in March at Four Courts. Details will be shared directly with coaches.
👉 Pool Sessions
(All pool sessions are run by professional coaches.)
Schedule:
Day: Mondays
Dates: March 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, June 1
*No session on Memorial Day
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: March 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Day: Fridays
Dates: March 27, April 10, 17, 24, , May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
*No pool sessions or games during APS Spring Break: March 30 – April 5
Location:
Lead Pool Sessions are typically held at Gunston Middle School.
Session Times:
Lead Pool Sessions
- Session 1: 5:00pm – 6:15pm
- Session 2: 6:15pm – 7:30pm
Team Pool Sessions
- Session 1: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
- Session 2: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
👉 Games
Days: Saturdays
Dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23
👉Spring ScrimmageFest
Spring ScrimmageFest will be held on Saturday, June 6th. More information to be announced.
👉 Additional Information
Field Closures & Weather Updates
Arlington County updates the weather line at 3:00om on weekdays and early in the morning on game days.
- Weather Line: 703-228-4715
- To receive text alerts, go to the website here: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/About/Inclement-Weather/Field-Closure-Text-Alerts
TeamSnap Support
- For TeamSnap issues, please contact info@arlingtonsoccer.com
Uniforms
- HOME Team: Blue Jersey
- AWAY Team: White Jersey
(The schedule will indicate home vs. away.)
👉 REGISTRATION
To register as a NEW player, please click the link here - https://arlingtonsoccer.ottosport.ai/_registration?season=698c9fe9bd16514697d30dcf
Arlington Development Program (ADP) Overview
Arlington Development Program (ADP)
At Arlington Soccer, we are committed to continuously enhancing the player and family experience in ADP and across all of our programs. Our focus is simple: to provide every player with a consistent, high-quality training and game environment that supports long-term development.
The ADP Experience
👉 Professional Coaching Model
All team training sessions and pool sessions are overseen by professional coaches. We deeply value our outstanding volunteer coaches, and this structure allows them to work alongside professional staff to ensure consistent instruction and development across all teams.
👉 Aligned Training Curriculum
ADP training sessions align with our travel team curriculum, creating a clear developmental pathway for players. This alignment supports accelerated growth and provides a smoother transition for those interested in travel soccer. It also increases opportunities for ADP players to guest play in travel matches when appropriate.
👉 Game Day Support
A professional coach is present at every ADP game. In addition to attending designated matches, our professional staff support volunteer coaches, players, and referees to ensure the club’s standards and development philosophy are consistently upheld.
👉 End-of-Season Scrimmagefest (Fall Season)
Each fall, ADP teams participate in an exciting End-of-Season Scrimmagefest. This event offers a fun and competitive environment where players can continue developing their skills while celebrating a successful season.
ADP is dedicated to helping every player grow, compete, and enjoy the game. We are proud to offer a structured and supportive environment that prepares players for the next step in their soccer journey.
For additional information, please visit our FAQ page or contact us at info@arlingtonsoccer.com.
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