EARLY SOCCER DEVELOPMENT (ESD)

ESD is our fun and exciting youth soccer program for both boys and girls who were born between 2017 and 2019. This program will expose your child to the game of soccer in a fun way, while developing the skills necessary at this age as a foundation for future growth.

  • Our full-time, trained, and licensed staff coaches will work with volunteer parent coaches to provide a great overall experience.  Professional soccer players from Penn FC are often guest coaches at our training sessions.
  • Programs typically run one night a week with games on the weekend.
  • If you child would like to play with a friend, please note that on the registration!
  • All Program Enrollment can be completed under the 'Registration' Tab at the top of the page.


FALL

  • ESD's Fall season features training sessions on Tuesday nights from 5:30pm - 6:30pm and games on Saturday mornings. 
  • Training sessions are run by a variety of staff coaches at Penn FC Youth, former professionals and current College soccer players. 
  • All Program Enrollment can be completed under the 'Registration' Tab at the top of the page.


WINTER

  • LDSA's WINTER REC Program will take place on Saturday mornings in January and February at Mary's Training Center (981 Bullfrog Valley Road, Hummelstown PA) and will include 30 mins of Technical Training and a 30 min game.  Technical sessions will be lead by Denis Clark (Penn FC Youth's Player Development Director) with assistance from other Penn FC Trainers.


SPRING

  • ESD's spring session features training sessions on Tuesday nights at Swatara Creek Park (151 S Hanover St, Hershey)from 5:30 - 6:30pm and games on Saturday mornings. 
  • Tuesday night training sessions are overseen by our full-time, licensed staff with the help of our fantastic volunteer coaches and Penn FC players. 
  • The season will start Mid-April and run until the end of May.
  • All Program Enrollment can be completed under the 'Registration' Tab at the top of the page.
  • LDSA's SPRING REC Program begins in April and runs for 6 consecutive weeks.  The program is held on Mondays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Swatara Creek Park (151 S Hanover St, Hershey).  The Spring Kiddie Kicker program is a clinic type with coaching provided by professional coaches and College soccer players.


SUMMER

  • Summer Camp Dates Pending 


GAME AND PRACTICE LOCATIONS (FALL & SPRING)

All games and practices take place at Swatara Creek Park. 


FOR MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS:

Director of Grassroots (REC), Kevin Berry - REC@pennfcyouth.com

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