Select Level (Entry Point)

Overview:
The Select Program is the entry-level tier of Sandy Spring Soccer Club’s Travel Pathway, designed for players seeking a step up from recreational soccer but with a more manageable commitment than full Travel or Academy programs.

Select serves as a bridge between rec/pre-travel and travel/academy levels, offering:

• Professional coaching
• Travel program curriculum
• Player tracking and development tailored to each player’s level

This program focuses on skill development, growth, and fun while preparing players for the next level of competitive soccer.

Age Groups: U8–U14

Commitment & Expectations

Practices

• Fall & Spring: 2 sessions per week with licensed coaches
• Winter: 1 session per week with licensed coaches

Practice Location: We will practice between North Silver Spring and Olney. Varies each season based on permits; commitment is to the program, not the location.

Games

• League competition in Fall and Spring
• Typically on Saturdays or Sundays
• Travel: Minimal as most games are in Montgomery County

Season Length

• 10-month commitment: September – June

Player Profile

• Players eager to advance beyond recreational soccer
• Development-oriented, focused on technical foundation and tactical understanding
• Mix of new and returning travel players still solidifying skills

League

• MDSL (Maryland Developmental Soccer League): Local/regional league appropriate for player development.
• Focus on skill-building and competitive experience without heavy travel demands.

Cost

• $575 (Returning), $675 (New). Fees are per season.
• Covers professional coaching, league fees, tournaments, field costs, and club operations
• Uniforms, warm-ups, and backpacks included when first joining the program. 
• Financial aid available for qualifying families (apply before accepting a team invite)

Tryouts

• Held in late spring to form teams for the following seasonal year
• Players may contact the Travel Director to attend evaluation practices at other times if roster space allows.

Contact

• For more information, contact the Travel Director: Justin Reid at jreid@sandyspringsoccer.com.