Q: Why Choose ASC?
A: ASC is an organization made up of energetic people who dedicate themselves to making your child’s experience learning and rewarding. We are made up of players, parents, coaches, volunteers, club officials - all coming together with one goal in mind: creating an atmosphere where our area’s youth are afforded the resources and tools to develop both as players and individuals. If this is what you are looking for in a program, then we welcome you! If you’re happy with your family’s experience with other soccer programs, then we hope you keep us in mind if things don’t ever measure up to the standards you’ve set for your children’s development.

Q: How is ASC Organized?
A: Our organization has an Operations Board. This boards consist of enthusiastic and committed people who are all very much involved in the direction and oversight of the club. We have built this organization to be sensitive to the needs of our participating players, coaches and volunteers and we pride ourselves in being flexible and accommodating. If you would like more information on our club’s structure or would like to become involved in club operations, please contact us at info@ashburnsoccerclub.us.

About the Programs:

Recreational Programs

Q: How is ASC’s program different than other programs?
A: At ASC, our number one priority is player development. Dollar for dollar, no other program invests the financial resources to see that our players are developed effectively and consistently. Our players will spend time developing as individual players and as part of a team unit under the guidance and training of our professional trainers. Emphasis is placed on technical development (Phase 1) before games are introduced (Phase 2), culminating in an end–of–season soccer tournament (Phase 3).

Additionally, we try to ensure that our teams are made up of comparable and compatible abilities and kept intact for a complete year (Fall and Spring) so that our players will consistently develop the skills, enthusiasm, and spirit of fair play and competition that will help them as they mature in the game of soccer.

Q: How are teams formed?
A:Teams are formed by our club administrator and/or age group coordinators who make efforts to place returning players on teams consistent with their abilities. Efforts will be made to honor special requests, although requests are not guarantees and may not be able to be accommodated.

Q: How long is the season?
A: Our programs run for 7–9 weeks depending on the age group. The Fall season begins in September and ends in early November, while the Spring season runs from early April through early June. Our programs focus more on development at the beginning of the season, introducing games in the second part of the season and finishing with a season ending soccer celebration (tournament).

Select (Travel) Programs

Q: Is ASC able to send teams to the area’s Select leagues (ODSL, NCSL and WAGS)?
A: We are very excited to provide additional Select (Travel) opportunities to our area’s youth. We have received full accreditation with the National Capital Soccer League (NCSL), Washington Area Girls Soccer League (WAGS) and the Old Dominion Soccer League (ODSL) that affords us the ability to field select teams across all age groups.

Summer Programs

Q: Does ASC offer off–season (Summer) programs?
A: Yes, ASC offers summer developmental opportunities. Summer camps are week–long training sessions. All sessions will be conducted locally in Ashburn under the direction of the Sampson Soccer Academy.

Small Group Training Programs

Q: Does ASC offer smaller group training opportunities?
A: Yes, ASC offers small group training sessions in both the fall and the spring seasons. These groups are comprised of 4–6 players and meet for 8 sessions (on Saturdays). There are sessions available for both goalie training as well as foot skill/finishing training. The cost of these sessions is $100 for 8 weeks (no prorating or rain–out make–ups).

Q: Who is eligible for this program?
A: Anyone interested in improving his/her skills. The training program is targeted to players who want advanced skills development. Whether you are a Recreational, All–Star or Select player/team, we have a program for every need.

About Operations:

Q: What fields will be used?
A: ASC mainly utilizes fields in the local Ashburn area. Our primary fields for the spring 2008 season were Bles Field, Cedar Lane Elementary School and Belmont Station Elementary School. Fall fields may differ from the spring fields (based on field allocation by Loudoun County Parks and Recreation Department).

Q: Where will ASC find coaches?
A: This club was formed by coaches and we are excited to see the large number of volunteer coaches coming into and staying with our programs. At ASC, we strongly believe in empowering our coaches with the tools and resources to effectively train and develop our players. We recognize that coaching is more than just learning drills to teach players: it’s also about knowing what makes young players perform.

Q: Are referees provided?
A: Yes. Certified referees are provided for teams from U7 and older.

Q: Where do we obtain uniforms?
A: All recreational players who purchase uniforms will be provided uniforms through their coaches. The Tiny Mites program will be provided with a jersey (by their team manager) while the older age groups are provided with a complete uniform (two jerseys, shorts and socks). Uniforms will be distributed to your coaches/managers prior to the first game of the season.

© Ashburn Soccer Club, 2008