Business Details
50 Years
experience
Premier Youth Soccer Programs in Maryland
The Soccer Association of Columbia has been a cornerstone of youth soccer development in Maryland since its founding. With over four decades of experience, we provide comprehensive soccer programs for boys and girls aged 3 to 19, emphasizing technical excellence, character building, and community engagement. Our certified coaching staff delivers structured training across recreational, competitive, and elite academy levels, supported by state-of-the-art facilities at the Bob Lucido Fields. We prioritize player development through age-appropriate skill-building, licensed coaching education, and access to regional/national competitions.As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we maintain transparency in operations, reinvesting resources into equipment, scholarships, and facility improvements. Our commitment to civility and sportsmanship fosters respectful environments for athletes, families, and staff, while our partnerships with organizations like Under Armour and MLS NEXT ensure access to premier resources and exposure opportunities.
Services
Youth Soccer Programs
Summer Soccer Camps
Travel Club Teams
Academy Training
Recreational Leagues
Goalkeeper Clinics
College Prep Programs
Holiday Soccer Clinics
Coach Certification
Referee Development
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of soccer development expertise with USSF-licensed coaching staff
- Our players compete in regional/national tournaments with proven success
- We maintain state-of-the-art facilities at Covenant Park's Bob Lucido Fields
- We provide year-round programming including summer camps and winter training
- We reinvest 100% of profits into player development and facility improvements
What people say
Championship success
Professional coaching
Well-maintained fields
Player development
Community atmosphere
Services
Youth Soccer Programs
Structured soccer development for ages 3-19 across recreational, competitive, and elite levels. Our programs emphasize technical skill development, tactical understanding, and sportsmanship through age-appropriate training. Certified coaches implement USSF curriculum to maximize player potential.
Summer Soccer Camps
Week-long summer camps at Covenant Park featuring skill development, small-sided games, and position-specific training. Full-day and half-day options available for ages 5-14 with licensed coaching staff. Includes goalkeeper-specific sessions and college prep clinics.
Travel Club Teams
State, regional, and national-level competition teams for advanced players. Includes professional coaching, tournament participation, and college exposure opportunities. Teams compete in USYS, MLS NEXT, and Elite Academy Leagues with proven success.
Academy Training
High-performance training for top-tier athletes aged U12-U19. Features specialized technical sessions, fitness training, and tactical instruction. Led by USSF A-licensed coaches with MLS and international experience to prepare players for collegiate and professional careers.
Recreational Leagues
Local seasonal leagues for beginners through high school players. Focuses on fundamental skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun environment. Includes fall and spring seasons with flexible registration options.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We offer programs for ages 3-19, including junior academy (3-6), recreational (6-14), high school (14-19), and competitive travel teams.
Where are your facilities located?
Our main training facilities are at the Bob Lucido Fields at Covenant Park in Ellicott City, MD, with additional field locations across Howard County.
Do you offer financial assistance?
We offer family discounts for multiple participants and work with local organizations to provide scholarships for financial hardship cases.
What coaching certifications do your staff hold?
Our staff includes USSF A-licensed, B-licensed, and NSCAA-certified coaches with professional playing and coaching experience at MLS and international levels.
How do travel team tryouts work?
Annual tryouts are held in May with multiple evaluation sessions. Players receive written feedback, and financial commitments are disclosed upfront before team selection.
Are there winter training options?
We offer indoor technical training sessions, winter futsal leagues, and goalkeeper-specific clinics during off-season months through local partnerships.
Reviews (6)
Herve Pierre-Louis
Oct 27, 2021
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SAC is a best place to have your son or daughter even yourself. Great place for soccer camps as well I give this 5 stars - Premier white player
Sheldon Williams
Sep 10, 2021
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Love this place. Fields are immaculate and the atmosphere is great. Could do without some of the parents but thats not SACs fault
Michael Ditter
Jul 17, 2020
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This is a big facility with many beautiful fields. The club is currently observing social distancing and mandating mask use. On weekends and during a tournaments give yourself extra time coming and going as there is only one entrance and parking and exiting can add a few minutes. This place can be a wind farm so dress appropriately. There are grass(1,2,3,4,9) and turf (5,6,7,8) fields with "just enough" close by parking. There are typical fast food options within a couple miles but only a very limited snack bar onsite. It has great access to I-70 + rte 29 (5 min. ea.)
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Jeremy Michalke
Nov 09, 2018
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We have not had a good experience at all. We signed our 5 year old up for the Junior Academy program, which meets at an elementary school field that is divided up into 8 different smaller fields for the kids to play on. The area each team is given to play on is very small and the balls are constantly going out of bounds. They do not play any real games, or practice any actual soccer skills, for the most part it is playing silly warm up type games for the entire 90 minutes. I honestly feel like my son was better at soccer before he started than he is now at the end of the program. I would not recommend
Jose Munoz
Jan 20, 2017
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This place is huge. Plenty of parking and space. Just the exit is a bit tricky. If it starts to rain just hang tight in your car. Every car wants to leave at the same time. Only 1 way out.
David Hobby
Aug 02, 2016
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Howard County's biggest soccer club by far. It literally has thousands of kids. Which means there are a variety of levels of play: rec, select, many levels of travel. It's big, so that means lot of resources. But they also can strain under their own weight sometimes: slow to get schedules out, etc. If you want access to the highest levels of play, it's a good choice. If you want a more personalized experience, look into Thunder or Ellicott City leagues.
