General SDS Information


The following represent some of the most common questions we receive regarding the SDS teams.

If you have additional questions please contact the relevant SDS coordinator:
Alan McClintock: North/Central NJ. Email Alan, Direct Phone: (732) 563-2532.
Ally Speirs: South NJ. Email Ally. Phone: (732) 563 2525 ext: 403

  • What are the Age Groups?

For 2010 there will be the following age groups in the North/Central NJ SDS Program:
U9 Girls, U9 Boys
U10 Girls, U10 Boys
U10/11 Girls, U11 Boys
U12 Boys
U13 Girls, U13 Boys
U14 Girls, U14 Boys

There is the opportunity for players to “play up”. U10 teams will play 11v11 competition so that they may join U11 tournament brackets.

Note: The South Jersey program details will vary, please email Ally Speirs or call him on: (732) 563 2525 ext: 403 for more detailed information on the program in South Jersey.

  • Where & when are the tryouts?

Tryouts have been completed for the 2010 teams. If you are still interested in the program please contact the appropriate coordinator listed at the top of this page. Pre-tryout registration is not mandatory but is recommended to save you time at the tryout. To register for tryouts complete the tryout registration form and mail to the following address: United Soccer Academy, Summer Development Soccer, 12 Maiden Lane – Suite 1, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

  • Where & When are the practices?

Training will begin at the end of May and will run through to the end of July. There will be two, 1.5 hour practices per week. All practices will be held in the Somerset Hills/ Watchung Hills area for the North/Central teams which is convenient for players from all areas with access from I-287/I-78 and US-22. The South Jersey program details will vary, please contact the coordinator for details.

  • What's the competition level?

Summer Development Soccer teams will play in tournaments such as the Hackettstown Blast, Pocono Cup, Rider Cup and Central Jersey Invitational. The teams will contain some of the most motivated and committed players and will compete in the same brackets as Select, Premier and out-of-state ODP teams. This level of competition will compliment the structured training program for each age group.

  • Can I play year-round on an SDS Team?

No. USA does not run any teams in the spring or fall. There will be no player recruitment to any travel teams, USA trained or otherwise. All coaches, players and parents must sign a waiver that confirms this.  The Summer Development Soccer program is designed to be a complement to your current travel team, not a replacement for it.

  • What's the cost?


The fee for the program is $565 per player (U10-U14) or $375 per player (U9 due to the lower number of tournaments). This is great value considering this fee covers all administration, training, tournament entries and full kit.

You are not required to pay the full amount right away. We can split your fee into two easy payments. Payment can be made with personal check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or Amex. On confirmation of your place on the program you will be sent the program registration and uniform order form. You will also be required to supply documentation required by USA to obtain a US Club Soccer card.

 The South Jersey program details will vary, please contact the coordinator for details.