Henlopen Soccer Club

What families can join

Programming spans roughly ages two through eighteen. Recreation includes small-sided and age-band leagues, a Kick Start option for the youngest players, and HappyFeet-style formats for early ages. The select program fields competitive travel teams with tryouts each cycle. The Player Development Program (PDP) adds a technical-development track for motivated players who want extra coaching and games without assuming every child is ready for full travel commitment yet. Summer camp, high-school and college-prep camp, and a college ID camp round out the seasonal calendar.

Select soccer, leagues, and home games

Select teams commit to both fall and spring as an annual soccer year. League play mixes home and away fixtures: younger select groups often play on Sundays, while older groups may play Saturdays or Sundays. Roughly half of league games are home matches hosted at Sussex Academy in Georgetown, with away games at opponent venues. Teams also enter tournaments during the year; families should expect team-level tournament registration costs plus travel when overnight stays apply.

Player Development Program

PDP centers on individual technical work—dribbling, turning, passing, receiving, and striking the ball—in seventy-five-minute sessions across a seven-week block, with at least two competition dates per season. Participants receive uniforms for competition, take part in spring and recreational-season play, and join an EDP festival as part of the experience. The program targets players who show passion for improving and who may progress toward select soccer. Questions go to the PDP lead at 302-331-6412.

Tryouts, registration, and select tuition

Travel tryouts require advance online registration through the club’s Stack Sports registration flow; players who are not already on a Henlopen travel roster must register at least twenty-four hours before a tryout session, and a tryout fee is charged by card at signup (historically ten dollars—confirm the current amount when registering). Returning players are evaluated across the season, and tryout nights still matter for comparing returning and new players, so attending multiple sessions is encouraged when offered.

Select tuition has been outlined at seven hundred fifty dollars per player for the soccer year plus tournament assessments. Tuition covers registration, league and referee fees, about two practices per week on a Wednesday and Friday rhythm from late summer through fall and spring (coaches may add occasional sessions), coaching, goalkeeper training, director of coaching support, carding, field maintenance, usage, and lighting when needed. Uniforms, training jerseys, shin guards, cleats, and a training ball stay the family’s responsibility. Payment plans split annual tuition across twelve months beginning each July; the deposit due when accepting a roster spot catches up any months that already passed since that July start. Need-based scholarship help exists with limited funds prioritized by greatest need.

Philosophy and coaching culture

The club’s public motto is “I Love This Game.” Henlopen emphasizes life lessons alongside soccer, safe and positive environments, and coaching aligned with U.S. Soccer Federation ideas, MLS influence, and global soccer standards. The select mission stresses competition, sponsorship spirit, and individual growth, with a long-range view toward college, national-team, professional, and overseas pathways for players who earn those opportunities.

How to reach Henlopen Soccer Club

General mail goes to P.O. Box 384, Nassau, DE 19969. The soccer office answers at 302-232-3554 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Email info@henlopensoccerclub.org for broad questions. Sign in or create an account under Register on the club’s Stack Sports portal to see open programs, pricing, and payment options for the current season.