A3 Soccer

Programs families can choose

Travel programming fields a large slate of boys and girls teams—public roster listings currently show more than thirty sides spanning elementary through high-school ages, with each team carrying a club identity rooted in English football naming traditions. Those travel groups primarily compete in EDP and NCSL, leagues leadership has highlighted for scheduling flexibility while the club navigates field space in a crowded market.

The county program keeps a recreational on-ramp open for neighborhood players who want consistent games without the full travel load. Futures is an in-house pathway that stresses enjoyment, fundamentals, and long-term love of the game so younger athletes can graduate toward either county or travel when they are ready. Off-season camps and clinics layer on touches for every pathway.

Development philosophy

The stated mission is direct: “To be the model for the future of youth soccer development in the U.S from the recreational to elite player.” Day-to-day decisions follow that idea—development for the full membership matters more than chasing trophies as the primary scorecard. Leadership emphasizes Anne Arundel County roots while welcoming families from across the Baltimore–Washington corridor.

International and professional connections

A multi-year collaboration with West Ham United brings London-based academy coaches to the region for player identification sessions, curriculum support, and invitations toward national camps and overseas experiences when players earn them. Corporate partners such as Adidas and World Wide Technology help underwrite equipment and technology investments that touch everyday training.

Coaching education

The club invests heavily in staff education. Longtime educator Roy Dunshee leads in-house coaching clinics—work recognized nationally when United Soccer Coaches presented him the Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award in 2019. Ryan Shera partners on continuing education tracks aimed at raising licensing levels, including USSF A-license preparation, so recreational, Futures, county, and travel coaches share a common teaching language.

Alumni and advanced opportunities

Travel alumni have climbed into professional pathways—Jacob Greene is a highlighted example of a player who began in the club before signing with D.C. United. A U23 project previously competed in the CCL U23 league, giving college-age products another competitive outlet after aging out of youth travel.

Practical notes for new families

Field access around Crofton has tightened during school construction cycles, so training and game locations can shift season to season even as the club prioritizes dependable training environments. Registration, roster placement, and program-specific questions flow through the club office and the online registration hub linked from a3soccer.com. Travel, county, and Futures pricing—including tryout or deposit line items when they apply—is quoted each seasonal cycle through those same channels.