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Where Elite Is Born

Development Academy of California

Teams & Training

Development Academy of California offers a variety of programs per age group to help each player find the perfect team for their level of skill and ability.

Here is a shortlist of teams available:


Juniors Program, ages 4-6 years old 

Boys U7, 8/1/19 - 7/31/20 - NEW

Girls U7, 8/1/19 - 7/31/20 - NEW

Boys U8, 8/1//18 - 7/31/19  

Boys U9, 8/1/17 - 7/31/18 

Boys U10, 8/1/16 - 7/31/17 

Boys U11, 8/1/15 - 7/31/16

Boys U12, 8/1/14 - 7/31/15

Boys U13, 8/1/13 - 7/31/14

Boys U14, 8/1/12 - 7/31/13 - NEW


DAC Juniors

Ages 5-8

Curriculum

Weekly training consisting of fun fundamental games, athletic awareness, grass-root exercises, small sided (3v3, 4v4) scrimmages bi-weekly. Once an age group has reached a certain level they begin in a local youth league for game experience. 

Training schedule

The Juniors train on Tuesday's and Thursday's 4-5:15 PM, and scrimmages every other Friday 4-5:15 PM.

Goals

The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, instilling a baseline of discipline/routine, and fundamentals specific to the sport.


DAC Keeper Training

Younger Ages 7v7 & 9v9 format; Older Ages 11v11 format

Curriculum

Weekly training consisting of fun fundamental games, agility and footwork, athletic awareness, grass-root exercises, etc. 

Training schedule

Keeper training is Tuesday's 4:30 - 5:30 PM for the "youngers", and 5:30 - 6:30 PM for the "olders." 

Keeper clinics, camps, and Keeper Wars tournament coming soon! 

Goals

It is our main focus that our keepers are just as comfortable with their hands as they are with their feet. The modern game for the keeper has evolved, so we want to make sure our keepers are getting the attention to detail they need to be able to shine on their teams.

Matt Escareno is the head DAC Goalkeeper coach.


DAC Boys U7 Select & DAC Girls U7 Select

These teams are new and holding tryouts! Age range: 8/1/19 - 7/31/20

Training schedule

The 2018 age group train on Tuesday's and Thursday's 4-5:30 PM. 

Goals

 The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, instilling a baseline of discipline/routine, and fundamentals specific to the sport.


DAC Boys U8 Select

League begins the first week of April! Ages: 8/1/18 - 7/31/19

Training schedule

The U8 age group train on Tuesday's and Thursday's 4-5:30 PM. 

This team is looking to add some top level players. Beginners are also welcome! 

Goals

The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, instilling a baseline of discipline/routine, and fundamentals specific to the sport.


DAC Boys U9 Select

League begins the first week of April! Ages 8/1/17 - 7/31/18

Training Schedule

The 2017’s train Tuesday’s and Thursday‘s 4-5:30 PM. We are looking to add top players. Beginners are also welcome!

Goals

The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, instilling a baseline of discipline/routine, and fundamentals specific to the sport.


DAC Boys U10 Select & Premier

We have two teams in this age group and are looking to make strong additions!

League begins the first week of April! Ages: 8/1/16 - 7/31/17

Training Schedule

The U10 age group train on Tuesday's and Thursday's 4-5:30 PM

Goals

DAC plans to refine the current boys age group as we have a great pool of talent being ranked as high as top 70 in the state of CA. 

The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, instilling a baseline of discipline/routine, and fundamentals specific to the sport.


DAC Boys U11 Select

This is a current F2 team and we are looking to make strong additions!

League starts the first week of April! Ages: 8/1/15 - 7/31/16

Training Schedule

The U11 age group train on Monday's and Wednesday's 4-5:30 PM

Goals

DAC plans to refine the current boys age group as we have a great pool of talent. They train with the older age group to stay sharp and physical.

The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, instilling a baseline of discipline/routine, and fundamentals specific to the sport. Small elements of tactics begin to be introduced.


DAC Boys U12 Select & Premier & Elite

We have a F1, F2, and F3 team in this age group. All levels are welcome to join!

League begins the first week of April! Ages: 8/1/14 - 7/31/15

Whether you are a beginner or want to play with the best, players are welcome to come tryout!

Training Schedule

The U12's train Monday's and Wednesday's 4-5:30 & 5:30-7 PM

Goals

The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, instilling a baseline of discipline/routine, and fundamentals specific to the sport.  Small elements of tactics begin to be introduced.


DAC Boys U13 Select

DAC 2014 Flight 1 currently competes in the Pre-ECNL Flight 1 through an affiliate program with Eagles Soccer Club

Background

This team competes in one of the most competitive leagues in the country, and have had some incredible achievements. Most notably, they were the 2024 Cal South State Cup Champions, and have been ranked as high as #18 in the State and #55 in the country.

Training Schedule

The U13's train on Tuesday's and Thursday's 5:30-7:00 PM

Goals

The focus at this age is ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, and fundamentals specific to the sport. 

We want to make sure that we put the focus of longevity in the sport on all the players, staff, and parents. Providing a challenging environment, but also developing relationships with our players so we can make sure they are in a good head space to want to push themselves further is essential. Tactics on a larger scale begin to be introduced.


DAC Boys U14 Select

This is a new team and accepting strong players ready to learn!

Tournaments begin in Spring! Ages: 8/1/12 - 7/31/13

Background

This is our newest age group! Our staff is equipped with coaches that currently play. This means they can directly to relate to the boys in the 11v11 format, as well as train with them. 

Training Schedule

The U14 team trains on Tuesday's and Thursday's 5:30-7:00 PM

Goals

We intend to prepare this age group for high school, and college opportunities.

Additionally, the focus at this age is still ball mastery, fostering a love for the game, and fundamentals specific to the sport.

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