Bethesda royal & Red

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DeMatha Soccer Academy, Elizabeth Seton Roadrunners, and Bethesda Soccer Club are uniting to advance the competitiveness and opportunities for youth soccer players in Prince George's County, MD. The partnership offers pathways for higher-level development and competitive player pools for each age group.

Learning is at the core of our mission, and we strive to provide comprehensive soccer education that goes beyond the field. Through expert coaching and age-appropriate training, we aim to instill valuable life lessons such as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, fostering personal growth both on and off the pitch. Skill progression is a crucial focus of our organization. We are committed to helping players develop their soccer abilities, from fundamental skills to advanced techniques. Our coaching staff aims to empower participants to reach their full potential as soccer players.

Registration & Information

Interested in trying out for Royal or Red?

If you have any other questions about our Royal and Red program, please contact our Director, Parnell Hegngi, at phegngi@bethesdasoccer.org.

Identity

Bethesda players and teams are known around the country because of their unique style. The Bethesda player is known for their technical proficiency and ability to go 1v1. They show their awareness and perception by constantly searching for the four key aspects on the field that coaches teach the players, and because of this, Bethesda teams are known for their high-tempo, fast-paced style that always wants to dictate the game with the ball.

Red & Royal Schedule

  • 2-3x/week training all year 
  • 18-20 league games combined in the  fall and spring
  • Futsal in winter
  • 4-5 tournaments over the year
  • U12-U14 20 games over ten months
  • U15-U19 9 games over five months
  • 3-4 Showcases/Tournaments
  • State Cup, President’s Cup & Regionals (if qualified)

Program faqs

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We pride ourselves in creating a competitive and inclusive youth soccer community that prioritizes fun, learning, safety, skill progression, and the creation of pathways for higher-level development. We are dedicated to fostering a positive and enjoyable environment where athletes can discover the joy of playing soccer, develop essential life skills, and build lasting friendships.
 
Learning is at the core of our mission, and we strive to provide comprehensive soccer education that goes beyond the field. Through expert coaching and age-appropriate training, we aim to instill valuable life lessons such as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, fostering personal growth both on and off the pitch. Skill progression is a crucial focus of our organization. We are committed to helping players develop their soccer abilities, from fundamental skills to advanced techniques. Our coaching staff aims to empower participants to reach their full potential as soccer players.

Teams will practice two to three times a week, and practice dates and times will be provided by the coach/manager. Information will also be made available through TeamSNAP. High-school-aged teams will practice once a week during the fall.

The age groups are broken down from U8 to U19 into single age groups.

Boys: U8-U12: DMSA Teams
Boys: U13-U19: Bethesda Royal Teams
Girls: U8-U19: Bethesda Red Teams

Teams start their season in August and end in June of the following year.

League games will be held on Saturdays and Sundays only. Tournament matches will be held over specific weekends. Please consult your coach if you have any questions about game or practice times.

Bethesda SC players undoubtedly receive the best college exposure of any club in the country, with players attending some of the country's top local and national Showcase events, including our own Bethesda Premier Cup. Bethesda Soccer Club has a long and storied history of creating a pathway for our players to college, which you can read more about here.

In addition, Bethesda SC partners with SportsRecruits, a college recruiting software that former college athletes design for the next generation of players. All BSC U15-U19 players will receive a complimentary SportsRecruits account with full access to their software, including resources, webinars, and messaging.

For more information on your SportsRecruits account, please get in touch with your coach.

Over the past 20 years, Bethesda SC has had over 500 players go on to play Division I, Division II, and Division III college soccer. Please go to our Alumni page to see where alumni have ended up on and off the pitch. If you want to learn more about our Pathway to College, please check out our college resources page.

The club does accept tryouts on a rolling basis. Please check out our tryout page for more information. For more information, please contact Director Parnell Hegngi at phegngi@bethesdasoccer.org.

Yes. Bethesda Soccer Club is one of the few travel soccer clubs nationwide that offers need-based scholarships to players to help offset registration fees and costs. To learn more about our Scholarship Program and critical deadlines, click here.

For more information on our uniforms, please go to our Uniform page.

BSC Families can opt into our Club Fee Protection Plan. For more information on what this covers, please see our page for Dewar Insurance.

If you have any other questions about our Royal and Red program, please contact our Director, Parnell Hegngi, at phegngi@bethesdasoccer.org.