Player Progression Academy
Player Progression Academy (multiple locations in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD), 1025 Vermont Ave NW floor 2, Washington, DC 20005
About
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. Winter Holiday Camps run from 9am to 3pm on December 22, 23, 29, 30, and January 20. The program also offers full-day camps such as Washington Spirit Camp and NCAA-Themed Camp, as well as evening camps for more advanced athletes focusing on technical development and competitive play.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Winter Holiday Camps run 9am–3pm on select dates; summer camps run all season long
Player Progression Academy has served over 10,000 players in the last 10 years, with over 5,000 players ages 3–18 participating each year. Camps are led entirely by professional coaching staff rather than seasonal hires, and classes and the Tots Program are led by professional coaching staff and experienced Tots coaching staff who specialize in making sports fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate for young kids. The PPA Tots Program includes KiddoBall, a custom-designed soccer game for young children that is described as being like tee-ball but for soccer and is offered free at select parks throughout the year. Parents can form their own group of friends for private classes with a dedicated coach and schedule, and PPA Classes offer flexible, customized training experiences with options available year-round. The Development League is described as a better local rec league with pro coach options, balanced competition, and big gamedays.
Player Progression Academy states its mission as developing players between the lines and outside them, and its club culture, mantra, and mission are described as PPALife, a philosophy to cultivate Healthy Habits, Community, Success. The organization reports that it is a leading youth sports club in the DC and Montgomery County, MD region and that PPA Camps offer what it describes as the highest-quality youth sports camp experience in the DC and Chevy Chase area. PPA reports that it is one of the few clubs that promotes a philosophy and platform to support kids playing multiple sports and that it is highly reviewed by parents across programming, with quality and player experience identified as a priority. PPA has won 7 Maryland State championships in the last 5 years and sends soccer and basketball (Hoops) teams to the national stage.
Player Progression Academy reports that it provides scholarships for all programs to maximize inclusivity. 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 local professional sports teams, including a partnership with the Washington Spirit that it describes as a “mega partnership” to position itself as a leader in girls soccer. PPA Premier Soccer has joined the GA Aspire League for elite competition and college pathways. The organization reports serving 5,000+ PPA families from over 200 schools in and around DC and Montgomery County, MD. An official PPA App is available for what the program describes as the best mobile experience.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Winter Holiday Camps run 9am–3pm on select dates; summer camps run all season long
Player Progression Academy has served over 10,000 players in the last 10 years, with over 5,000 players ages 3–18 participating each year. Camps are led entirely by professional coaching staff rather than seasonal hires, and classes and the Tots Program are led by professional coaching staff and experienced Tots coaching staff who specialize in making sports fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate for young kids. The PPA Tots Program includes KiddoBall, a custom-designed soccer game for young children that is described as being like tee-ball but for soccer and is offered free at select parks throughout the year. Parents can form their own group of friends for private classes with a dedicated coach and schedule, and PPA Classes offer flexible, customized training experiences with options available year-round. The Development League is described as a better local rec league with pro coach options, balanced competition, and big gamedays.
Player Progression Academy states its mission as developing players between the lines and outside them, and its club culture, mantra, and mission are described as PPALife, a philosophy to cultivate Healthy Habits, Community, Success. The organization reports that it is a leading youth sports club in the DC and Montgomery County, MD region and that PPA Camps offer what it describes as the highest-quality youth sports camp experience in the DC and Chevy Chase area. PPA reports that it is one of the few clubs that promotes a philosophy and platform to support kids playing multiple sports and that it is highly reviewed by parents across programming, with quality and player experience identified as a priority. PPA has won 7 Maryland State championships in the last 5 years and sends soccer and basketball (Hoops) teams to the national stage.
Player Progression Academy reports that it provides scholarships for all programs to maximize inclusivity. 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 local professional sports teams, including a partnership with the Washington Spirit that it describes as a “mega partnership” to position itself as a leader in girls soccer. PPA Premier Soccer has joined the GA Aspire League for elite competition and college pathways. The organization reports serving 5,000+ PPA families from over 200 schools in and around DC and Montgomery County, MD. An official PPA App is available for what the program describes as the best mobile experience.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
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