DC Way Soccer Programs
Shirley Chisholm Elementary School, 1001 G Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
About
DC Way Soccer Programs offers a wide range of soccer and sports activities, including Summer Camp, Art & Soccer Summer Camp, Exploration Summer Camp, World Cup Summer Camp, Brazilian Way Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp, and One Day Camp options. The program also runs Capitol Hill Winter League in a fast-paced, small-sided futsal format, Futsal Skills Clinics, Kids Academy with both soccer and multi-sport sessions, Weekly Skills Clinics, Goalkeeping School, Private Lessons, Adult Skills Clinics, After-School Programs (including an After-School Program at Sherwood Rec with sports, art, and smart/board games), Art & Soccer Day Camp, and Soccer Birthday Party events. Programs run all year round on weekdays and weekends and include what DC Way describes as mind-blowing holiday programs.
• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Schedule: Program options are available Monday–Saturday from 8 am–8 pm
DC Way Soccer Programs was founded in 2013 and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, with more than a decade of experience sharing its love of sports with children. DC Way describes itself as a Capitol Hill-based recreational soccer club and a community-enriching youth sports club with a vibrant community and DC Way family. The club’s mission is to help develop the game of soccer in the DC area and bring opportunities for all children to play and enjoy soccer, to develop bright young athletes, and to help children be active and play, all at an affordable cost. DC Way emphasizes a pressure-free environment that covers physical, mental, social-emotional, and communication development, with a dynamic training curriculum that includes engaging drills, fun games, life lessons, a focus on sportsmanship, and putting players first. DC Way started as an after-school soccer program and expanded due to parent support and enthusiasm.
The leadership team includes Founder & Program Director Denis Chekuristov, Executive Director Roman Kilishek, Marketing Manager Melis Bayraktaroglu, and Manager of Operations Russ Guliyev. Denis Chekuristov holds a National Soccer Coaching License for ages 8–12 and a Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma. Melis Bayraktaroglu earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Organizational Sciences from The George Washington University School of Business. Roman Kilishek has an MBA from George Mason University.
DC Way is described as an award-winning recreational soccer club and has won two categories in the Best of D.C. issue: “Best Sports Coach” and “Best Summer Camp.” DC Way was recognized as Best Sports Coach by Washington City Paper in both 2016 and 2017 and is described as Best Soccer Camp in Washington, DC by the Washington City Paper Reader’s Poll 2017. The program’s World Cup Summer Camp uses a different country theme each week leading up to summer 2026, a World Cup year, and the Art & Soccer Summer Camp celebrates the FIFA World Cup through art and soccer with a different country each week. The Brazilian Way Summer Camp features authentic coaching from experienced Brazilian coaches, and the Exploration Summer Camp includes exploring Capitol Hill and discovering historic landmarks in Washington, DC. Spring Break Camp offers five unique camp options across DC, and Futsal Skills Clinics are available for preschool through 2nd grade.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Schedule: Program options are available Monday–Saturday from 8 am–8 pm
DC Way Soccer Programs was founded in 2013 and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, with more than a decade of experience sharing its love of sports with children. DC Way describes itself as a Capitol Hill-based recreational soccer club and a community-enriching youth sports club with a vibrant community and DC Way family. The club’s mission is to help develop the game of soccer in the DC area and bring opportunities for all children to play and enjoy soccer, to develop bright young athletes, and to help children be active and play, all at an affordable cost. DC Way emphasizes a pressure-free environment that covers physical, mental, social-emotional, and communication development, with a dynamic training curriculum that includes engaging drills, fun games, life lessons, a focus on sportsmanship, and putting players first. DC Way started as an after-school soccer program and expanded due to parent support and enthusiasm.
The leadership team includes Founder & Program Director Denis Chekuristov, Executive Director Roman Kilishek, Marketing Manager Melis Bayraktaroglu, and Manager of Operations Russ Guliyev. Denis Chekuristov holds a National Soccer Coaching License for ages 8–12 and a Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma. Melis Bayraktaroglu earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Organizational Sciences from The George Washington University School of Business. Roman Kilishek has an MBA from George Mason University.
DC Way is described as an award-winning recreational soccer club and has won two categories in the Best of D.C. issue: “Best Sports Coach” and “Best Summer Camp.” DC Way was recognized as Best Sports Coach by Washington City Paper in both 2016 and 2017 and is described as Best Soccer Camp in Washington, DC by the Washington City Paper Reader’s Poll 2017. The program’s World Cup Summer Camp uses a different country theme each week leading up to summer 2026, a World Cup year, and the Art & Soccer Summer Camp celebrates the FIFA World Cup through art and soccer with a different country each week. The Brazilian Way Summer Camp features authentic coaching from experienced Brazilian coaches, and the Exploration Summer Camp includes exploring Capitol Hill and discovering historic landmarks in Washington, DC. Spring Break Camp offers five unique camp options across DC, and Futsal Skills Clinics are available for preschool through 2nd grade.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.