Maryland-Elite Soccer Club

Welcome to Maryland-Elite SC's Pre-Academy/Rec Player Registration!

This registration session will allow you to complete contact information, sign up for participation, and submit payment. Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately. To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or checking account information available.  Following the completion of this registration, you will see a charge on your account from Calvert Elite Soccer.

Quick Facts

• Ages U3-U11 (Calendar Year 2013-2021)
• Ran by Professional Coaches with the assistance of Volunteer Support Staff
• 7 Practices per season (1 per week) - weather permitting
• 5 Games per season - weather permitting
• 1 End of Season Festival Day - weather permitting
• Practices are held at the Calverton School (Wednesdays)
• Games are played at the Calverton School (Saturday)
• Cost - $109 (Game T-Shirt Included)
  • $119 beginning 5/15 (Late Registration)
• Travel Program Identification
• Academy-style program structure

Summer 2024 Season Dates

• Summer '24
  • Practices start June 12th
  • First Game is June 22nd
  • Final Game is July 20th
  • Final Practice is July 24th
  • Festival Day is July 27th

Times (listed by player birth year)

• Practices are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:45 PM at The Calverton School

  • 2018-2021 @ 6:00-6:45 pm

  • 2013-2017 @ 6:45-7:45 pm

• Games are played on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30 AM at The Calverton School, same time every Saturday. 

  • 2013-2016 @ 9:10-10:00 AM

  • 2017 & 2018 @ 10:05 -10:45 AM

  • 2019-2021 @ 10:50-11:20 AM

• Festival Day follows the same time schedule as a typical Saturday game day.

  • 2013-2016 @ 9:10-10:00 AM

  • 2017 & 2018 @ 10:05 -10:45 AM

  • 2019-2021 @ 10:50-11:20 AM

IS MY CHILD ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?

• Potentially, depending on their birth year! Our Pre-Academy/Rec program is for players U3-U11! 

WHAT TEAM IS MY PLAYER ON?

• Maryland-Elite SC, and the Pre-Academy/Rec Program, is ran academy-style, which means that there are not "teams". We focus on individual player development. Instead of players being assigned to specific teams for the program duration, players practice and play in groups according to their birth year. Players will be assigned to a certain area of the field (marked by field signage indicating birth year) upon arrival to the practice field. On game days, each week, players are assigned to different groups to compete.

WHAT SHOULD MY PLAYER BRING TO THE FIELD?

• Shin Guards
• A Ball
  • Size 3 recommended for players U7 and younger. Size 4 recommended for players U8 and older.
• Athletic Shoes / Cleats if preferred
• Soccer Socks (covering shin guards)
• Athletic Pants/Shorts

HOW MANY PRACTICES AND GAMES PER PRE-ACADEMY/REC SEASON?

• Per season, we plan for 5 Games and 7 Practices - weather permitting. All dates/times for the season are listed on the program's page!

WHAT IS FESTIVAL DAY?

• Festival Day is the official last day of the season where fun activities and games will be set up and parents/family members are welcome to get involved! Player certificates will also be passed out. Festival day follows the same time schedule as a typical Saturday game day. 

DO CANCELED PRACTICES/GAMES GET RESCHEDULED?

• No, cancelations are final and any canceled practices/games will not be made up. We plan for and schedule, with set dates/times, 7 practices and 5 games per season, weather permitting. Weather plays a factor from time to time, unfortunately causing field closures and/or dangerous conditions for play. As a result, cancelations may occur. 

HOW DO I ADD AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE EMAILS?

• MESC does not have access to individual player/parent accounts to change/add/update contact information. However, emails can be added by logging into your SportsEngine account!
  • Here is a link that explains: https://help.sportsengine.com/en/articles/197-how-to-add-additional-emails-to-receive-messages-for-an-athlete

CAN I ORDER SPIRIT WEAR?

• Follow the link below to shop from MESC's year-round spirit wear shop through Squadlocker.  Spirit wear items are available for players, families, and MESC fans. Orders ship individually 6 to 12 business days after they are placed, tracking information is emailed upon shipment: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/maryland-elite-sc?_k=01wl4t

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR PLAYER IDENTIFICATION FOR THE MESC TRAVEL ACADEMY?

• Maryland Elite's Recreational All-Star ID Program, part of MESC Player Identification Program(PIP) is a first in the area and is designed to identify players with exceptional ability.  The ID program allows staff coaches to distinguish the players that display talents that are required to play at an all-star level. At this level coaches will recognize the following elements of a player that displays all-star talent; Technique, Tactics, Physical and Mental.  For example, the fastest kid or the strongest kid is not what we are ultimately looking for in a young player.  The Player Identification Program is an extension of Maryland Elite Soccer's 'Elite Player Pathway' which not only creates programs to ensure players are being trained and prepared for soccer at the highest levels but also to make certain capable players are identified.
  • TECHNIQUE: Enhanced dribbling skills using all foot surfaces. How they receive and control the ball. How they pass and do they pass. We don’t encourage players to just kick the ball down field. We will recognize controlling of the ball and trying to keep possession. At this age the kids are learning to shoot so the "biggest foot" will be ID'd but technique is the key.
  • TACTICS: Players that will be ID'd will begin to understand the game. How they move up and down the field and how they penetrate defenses with quick touches through passing. Heavy emphasis will be on how they react in 2v1 and 2v2 situations towards goal. 
  • PHYSICAL: ID'd players will be evaluated by their hand and eye coordination (goalkeepers) and foot and eye coordination. 
  • MENTAL: Players ID'd should display passion with a smile on their face.  No poor sportsmanship will be allowed.  ID'd players should be focused and enjoy the game so they learn to love it.

Please direct questions to:

marylandelitesoccerclub@gmail.com