Advanced Development Program
THE BRIDGE TO TRAVEL.
ADP is NXT SC’s pre-travel program for rising U7 and U8 players in Mechanicsville — professional coaching, the travel-team curriculum, and 4v4 matches built to maximize every touch.
The Essentials
EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE
Program
ADP Pre-Travel
Advanced Development Program — the bridge between rec and travel, 2026/27 season.
Ages
Rising U7 & U8
Birth years 8/1/2018 through 7/31/2020.
Weekday Training
Monday & Friday
Mon — U7 5:30-6:30pm, U8 6:30-7:30pm. Fri — combined session 6:00-7:15pm.
Match Day
Saturday mornings
4v4 matches to maximize touches and decisions for every player.
Location
Pole Green Park
Mechanicsville, VA — minimal local travel for Richmond-metro play.
Cost
$300 per season
$300 Fall and $300 Spring, priced separately.
Fall 2026 Schedule
AUG 31 → OCT 24, 2026
Week-by-week training and match plan. Monday & Friday training plus Saturday matches at Pole Green Park.
Why ADP
BUILT LIKE TRAVEL. EARLIER.
Professional Coaching Model
Every session is overseen by professional coaches. Volunteer coaches work alongside pro staff so players get a consistent, high standard from day one.
Aligned Training Curriculum
ADP mirrors the NXT SC travel team curriculum, so players train the way the next rung of the pathway trains — plus guest-play opportunities in travel matches.
Game Day Support
A professional coach is at every match supporting volunteer coaches, players, and referees — keeping match day calm, fair, and focused on development.
End-of-Season Scrimmagefest
Every fall closes with a competitive festival event — a Scrimmagefest that gives players a meaningful, energetic finish to the season.
Questions
ADP FAQ
What is the Advanced Development Program?
ADP is NXT SC's pre-travel program — the bridge between recreational soccer and travel soccer. It gives rising U7 and U8 players a higher-touch, professionally guided environment before they reach travel age.
Who is ADP for?
Rising U7 and U8 players with birth years 8/1/2018 through 7/31/2020 who are ready for more than rec but are not yet at travel age. ADP is U7-U8 pre-travel only.
How are players evaluated?
Players are evaluated on technical ability with the ball, speed, and character — how they compete, listen, and treat teammates. The goal is the right environment for each player, not cutting anyone from the game.
What does practice look like?
Training runs Monday and Friday. On Mondays U7 trains 5:30-6:30pm and U8 trains 6:30-7:30pm; on Fridays both groups train together 6:00-7:15pm. Sessions are touch-heavy and built around the travel curriculum.
Who do ADP teams play?
Saturday-morning matches are played 4v4 to maximize touches. Teams play intrasquad games, matches against older Dynamo SC recreational teams, and other Richmond-metro clubs — all with minimal local travel.
How does the curriculum connect to travel soccer?
ADP mirrors the NXT SC travel team curriculum so the jump to travel feels familiar. Players also earn guest-play opportunities in travel matches when appropriate.
How is coaching structured?
All sessions are overseen by professional coaches, with volunteer coaches working alongside the pro staff. A professional coach is present at every match to support the volunteer coaches, players, and referees.
What is the time commitment?
Two weekday training sessions (Monday and Friday) plus Saturday-morning matches through the season. The Fall season runs from Aug 31 to Oct 24, 2026.
How is ADP different from rec and travel?
Recreational soccer is the entry rung and is volunteer-led. Travel soccer is the competitive rung for older players. ADP sits in between: pre-travel, professionally guided, and built specifically for rising U7 and U8 players.
What does the $300 fee cover?
The $300 covers one season of ADP — Monday and Friday training, Saturday matches, the professional coaching model, and the End-of-Season Scrimmagefest. Fall and Spring are priced separately at $300 each. For questions, email contact@nxtsc.com.
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
Secure a place in ADP Pre-Travel for the Fall 2026 season at Pole Green Park, Mechanicsville.