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Player Progression Academy offers soccer, basketball, winter futsal, KiddoBall, lacrosse, multi-sport skill-building, summer camps, holiday camps, winter holiday camps, birthday parties, private training, clinics, a leadership program, and pathways to college and professional play. The program includes specialized options such as a Washington Spirit Camp, an NCAA-themed camp, evening camps for advanced athletes focusing on technical development and competitive play, and a Development League described as a better local rec league with pro coach options, balanced competition, and big gamedays. It also offers the PPA Tots Program, which includes KiddoBall, a custom-designed soccer game for little ones that is like tee-ball but for soccer and is offered free at select parks, and allows parents to form their own group for private Tots classes with a dedicated coach and custom schedule.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Phone lines for general inquiries and for Premier Hoops are open 10am–2:00pm Monday–Friday; Winter Holiday Camps run 9am–3pm on Dec 22, 23, 29, 30, and Jan 20
Player Progression Academy states its mission as “To develop players between the lines, and outside them.” PPA reports that over 5,000 players ages 3–18 participate each year and that it has served over 10,000 players in the last 10 years. Camps are led entirely by professional coaching staff, not seasonal hires, and classes and Tots programs are led by professional coaching staff and experienced Tots coaching staff who specialize in making sports fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate for young kids. PPA describes itself as a leading youth sports club in the DC and Montgomery County, MD region, with classes available year-round at convenient locations across DC and Montgomery County, and with a multi-sport philosophy and platform supporting kids playing multiple sports. PPA Premier Soccer has joined the GA Aspire League for elite competition and college pathways, and PPA sends soccer and hoops teams to national competitions. PPA reports having won 7 Maryland State championships in the last 5 years.
PPA describes PPALife as the club’s culture, mantra, and mission, a philosophy to cultivate Healthy Habits, Community, and Success. PPA provides scholarships for all programs to maximize inclusivity, and its sister company, Open Door Sports, provides free high quality sports programs for thousands of kids with special needs. PPA is partnered with leading national sports brands and DC’s local professional sports teams and has a unique ecosystem of local professional coaches, directors, parent volunteers, and school partners. PPA has 5,000+ families from 200+ schools in and around DC and Montgomery County, MD, and has announced a partnership with the Washington Spirit. PPA states that it is highly reviewed by parents and that it prioritizes quality and player experience.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Phone lines for general inquiries and for Premier Hoops are open 10am–2:00pm Monday–Friday; Winter Holiday Camps run 9am–3pm on Dec 22, 23, 29, 30, and Jan 20
Player Progression Academy states its mission as “To develop players between the lines, and outside them.” PPA reports that over 5,000 players ages 3–18 participate each year and that it has served over 10,000 players in the last 10 years. Camps are led entirely by professional coaching staff, not seasonal hires, and classes and Tots programs are led by professional coaching staff and experienced Tots coaching staff who specialize in making sports fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate for young kids. PPA describes itself as a leading youth sports club in the DC and Montgomery County, MD region, with classes available year-round at convenient locations across DC and Montgomery County, and with a multi-sport philosophy and platform supporting kids playing multiple sports. PPA Premier Soccer has joined the GA Aspire League for elite competition and college pathways, and PPA sends soccer and hoops teams to national competitions. PPA reports having won 7 Maryland State championships in the last 5 years.
PPA describes PPALife as the club’s culture, mantra, and mission, a philosophy to cultivate Healthy Habits, Community, and Success. PPA provides scholarships for all programs to maximize inclusivity, and its sister company, Open Door Sports, provides free high quality sports programs for thousands of kids with special needs. PPA is partnered with leading national sports brands and DC’s local professional sports teams and has a unique ecosystem of local professional coaches, directors, parent volunteers, and school partners. PPA has 5,000+ families from 200+ schools in and around DC and Montgomery County, MD, and has announced a partnership with the Washington Spirit. PPA states that it is highly reviewed by parents and that it prioritizes quality and player experience.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
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