2015 Boys Brown

Program – Academy

Level – Classic

Stage – Developmental

This is a Classic Level team that plays mostly in Montgomery County. The team plays vs. 3rd and 4th tier teams of larger clubs and 2nd tier teams of smaller clubs.

WHAT IS OUR PHILOSOPHY?

Our philosophy is to teach the principles of play which includes building the total soccer player through the 5 pillars: technical, physical, psychological, tactical, and psycho-social, all while continuing to teach the game and provide a positive learning experience.

WHO IS THE TEAM FOR?

The Sandy Spring Soccer Club (SSSC) 2015 Brown team is the 2nd team of the 2015 age group. The team requires a 10 month commitment in Fall (September – November), Winter (December – February), and the Spring (March – June). However, players are given an exemption to take a break for the Winter. Players who typically tryout or play for this team are between Recreation and Classic, and soccer is not their #1 sport. Players can however move up and down the depth chart and may find themselves on the 2015 Green (1st team) or 2015 Gray (3rd team). This is all determined by player performance across all 3 teams and its players in the age group.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE TEAM?

Objective #1 – For players to continue to develop a love for the game and progress through their development all while enjoying the game.

Objective #2 – To play in a league best suited for the team’s current playing level.

Objective #3 – Teach the players the fundamentals of the game to be able to successfully play anywhere whether in the world whether they choose to remain in the club many years from now or move onto a different club.

Objective #4 – To train hard during the week to make the game easier for them on the weekends.

Objective #5 – To teach teamwork, sportsmanship, respect to each other, their families, and the opponent.

Objective #6 – Improve every day in soccer and look to attack, attack, attack, when on the field.

Objective #7 – Have great character on and off the field. Learn to win games and understand what comes next after a loss. Can’t win them all!

WHAT DAYS ARE TRAINING, TIMES, AND WHERE ARE THEY HELD?

Fall and Spring practice days: Mondays and Wednesdays (this is subject to change season to season)

Locations (varies weekly): Sandy Spring Friends School (16923 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860), Sherwood Elementary School, and Blake High School.

Times: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm (we practice for 1.25 hours anytime between these time slots)

*Note – Once you have been added to a team, then you will be added to the TeamSnap account with the correct dates, times, and locations.

WHICH LEAGUE DOES THE TEAM CURRENTLY PLAY IN?

During the Fall 2023 season the team currently plays in the Maryland Developmental Soccer League. Games are held in Montgomery County. The current format for the games is 7 v7 and they are either played on natural grass or artificial turf.

During the Winter 2023-24 season the team will play Futsal in the Maryland Developmental Soccer League. This league is based in Rockville and the league’s format is 5 v 5 on a basketball or futsal court. Depending on the number of players registered for the winter, players may join in with the 2015 Green team.

For the Spring 2024 the team will continue to play in the Maryland Developmental Soccer League. Once this team shows improvement and the families are ready to play outside of Montgomery, then we will take that next step.

WHAT TOURNAMENTS DO THE TEAM PLAY IN?

The team looks to attend 6-8 tournaments throughout the 7-10 month season. 3 tournaments in the fall, 1 tournament in the winter, and 3 tournaments in the spring. See the tournaments that the team has played in or will be playing in the future. Tournaments are always subject to change.

Fall Season

  • August – Frederick Scrimmagefest (Frederick, MD)
  • September – CMSA Labor Day (Bel-Air, MD)
  • November – MDSL Fall Breakout (Silver Spring, MD)

Winter Season

  • January – MLK Cup (Washington, D.C.)
  • February – MDSL Futsal Classic (Rockville, MD)

Spring Season

  • March – Frederick Scrimmagefest 42 (Frederick, MD)
  • March – MDSL Spring Classic (Silver Spring, MD)
  • May – MDSL Memorial Cup (Silver Spring, MD)
  • June – Mid-Atlantic Cup (Germantown, MD)

HOW MUCH TO JOIN THE TEAM AND WHAT DO WE RECEIVE?

Joining the 2015 Brown team is all about player development and teaching the kids how to play to win games in the future. Technical development is the primary focus at this level to help the players to improve their dribbling.

Practice uniform

  • 1 green jersey, 1 pair of brown shorts, and 1 pair of gray socks.

Game uniform

  • 1 gray jersey, 1 brown jersey, 1 pair of brown shorts, and 1 pair of gray socks.

Extras

  • 1 gray warm-up jacket, 1 black warm-up pants
  • 1 green backpack

*Note that all items are included in the price.

Cost: $425/season. We charge a one-time all inclusive fee per season that can be paid in up to two installments. If you do decide to pay in two installments then the cost is $460 for the season.

REFUND POLICY: 

  • If withdrawing before the beginning of the 4th practice session, the player will receive a pro-rated refund minus a $75 cancellation fee. 
  • After the 4th practice session, there will be no refunds. 
  • Partial refunds will not be given for missed practices, games, or tournaments. 

WHO IS THE COACH OF THE TEAM?

Glenn Goodwine (Bio coming soon)

TRYOUTS:

This team is by selection only and if your son would like to join the team, then he will need to attend two practice trial sessions. Official tryouts are held in the month of May annually, however, players can tryout at any time during the season. Click below to sign up for a trial.