LEARNING PODS
(ALL AGES)
Are you on the lookout for an exciting and safe activity for your child? Welcome to DC Way's innovative "Learning Pods" – where learning meets play, and children thrive in a positive, fun, and safe environment.
What Are Learning Pods?
Our Learning Pods are carefully designed small groups of young soccer enthusiasts, led by a dedicated coach and an assistant, located in one of our local parks. This unique program offers your child the perfect opportunity to stay active, learn together, play games, and form lasting friendships in an open-air setting.
Why Choose DC Way's Learning Pods?
Safety First: Your child's well-being is our top priority. We ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants.
Learning through Play: We believe in the power of play as a tool for growth. Learning is fun, and fun is learning!
Connection and Socialization: Children connect, socialize, and bond with friends they already know or make new ones in a supportive community.
Digital Detox: Give your little athlete a break from technology, school, and screen time. Our outdoor games and free play encourage physical activity and creativity.
Working Parents' Solution: For busy parents who need to balance work and family life, our Learning Pods provide a reliable and enriching alternative.
PROGRAM DETAILS
You can choose between recreational soccer, competitive level soccer, or advanced development. The schedule for each pod is personalized based on the needs, interests, and physical ability of each child. All times can be completely customized to fit your needs – and the coaches come to you! To organize your pod, please email us at contact@dcway.com.
At DC Way, we are passionate about nurturing young talents, instilling valuable life skills, and fostering a love for the beautiful game of soccer. Join our Learning Pods today, and watch your child grow, learn, and play with joy.
Discover the DC Way difference. Enroll your child today!
You can create and invite your friends to join your Pod. Parents arrange a location for the training sessions with a group of 3-9 players of their choosing. Pods are open for all ages. The organizing parent for the Pod sends us an email (contact@dcway.com) stating the requested specifics of their Learning Pod:
Names of the players
Age and grade in school
Number of players
Preferable location
Preferred days and hours of the week
Depending on the specific request, one of our professional coaches will contact the organizer, confirm the request, and finalize the details. The cost will be decided based on the practice details. Pods may start at any time during the year at a location of your choice. During the sessions, the coach brings all the needed equipment and fun activities to run safe, age-appropriate classes. CLICK HERE to register now!
If you do not have a Pod, don’t worry! We are happy to make introductions to families seeking Pods or Pod members. With your consent, we will share your contact details with prospective Pod members with similar preferences and with children of similar ages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We offer soccer classes for small groups of young children paired with a single coach and an assistant in a park. You can choose between recreational soccer, competitive level soccer, or advanced development. The schedule for each pod is personalized based on the needs, interests, and physical ability of each child.
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Learning Pods are open for all ages.
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DC Way coaches are a group of amazing men and women who have obtained a professional license to coach. We are truly proud to say that every member of our staff has exceptional personality traits and coaching skills such as a positive approach to coaching, honesty and fairness with players, a love for the game, a passion for teaching and instructing, and extensive knowledge of games, activities, and skills to develop players.
All of the DC Way coaches are certified soccer coaches with extensive experience working with children. Our coaches have all passed mandatory background checks, have at least two years of experience working with children, and have received First Aid training.
To see staff details, please refer to our Meet the Team page.
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We aim to cover all aspects of children’s development including physical, social-emotional, cognition, and communication. Our qualified coaches use a distinctive, fun, and high-energy approach to teaching all children the essentials of soccer.
Your little athlete will enjoy a break from technology, school, and screen time with outdoor games and free play.
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Parents arrange a location for the training sessions with a group of 3-9 players of their choosing.
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The cost will be decided based on the practice details.
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All players should bring a water bottle and shin guards (optional). Players younger than 6 years should wear tennis / athletic shoes (cleats are not needed).
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The organizing parent for the Pod sends us an email at contact@dcway.com stating the requested specifics of their Learning Pod:
Names of the players
Age and grade in school
Number of players
Preferable location
Preferred days and hours of the week
PROGRAM INFORMATION
DC Way follows DCPS mask policies. To learn more about DCPS policies, please click here.
Each player is expected to bring their own water bottle and other belongings.
In case of bad weather conditions, please click here to follow our updates on program cancellations.
All of the DC Way coaches are certified soccer coaches with extensive experience working with children. Our coaches have all passed mandatory background checks, have at least two years of experience working with children, and have received First Aid training.
If you have specific questions not addressed here or on our website, please feel free to reach out to us at contact@dcway.com.