About Southern Maryland Soccer
Personalized Training
At Southern Maryland Soccer, we specialize in one-on-one soccer training tailored to each player's needs. Our experienced coaches focus on character and skill development, helping athletes reach their full potential on the field by utilizing the TOVO methodology.
TOVO is "totalaalvoetbal" (Dutch; translated to English means - Total Football)
Game & Training Action
Soccer Training for All Skill Levels
The 3 C's of Soccer Training
Cognition:
This is a player's ability to think strategically, make quick decisions on the field, scanning the situation, choose the best action, and executing it quickly and effectively.
Competence:
This focuses on player's technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical abilities, their movement, stability, dual force, give back the energy your receiving, play strong, and positional play. For ALL field positions and must be learnt by ALL players.
Character:
This aspect is MOST IMPORTANT, this emphasizes developing positive traits like adaptability, collaboration, discipline, emotional intelligence, and resilience, aiming to create well-rounded individuals. Which in turn creates a more positive environment for the team. It’s not about winning games but having a positive attitude.
Total player development will come when the 3 C’s have been achieved to the best of each players ability. And incorporating the Scan, Choose, Do.
Little Strikers Soccer
Learn the basics of soccer with our beginner skills training program. Our experienced coaches will teach the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Our mission is to provide a fun, positive, non-competitive, and safe environment where children can grow, socialize, and be active. With an age-appropriate soccer curriculum tailored for every player, we ensure an enjoyable experience. Don't stress about fees! This is a completely FREE program for ages 2-6 years old.
Team Training
Improve your team's performance with our team training program. Our coaches will work with your team to develop customized training plans using the APP (Architecture, Positions & Profile) Process & Principles of Play to focus on your team's specific needs and goals.
Private Coaching
Get one-on-one coaching from our experienced coaches. Our private coaching sessions are tailored to your individual needs and goals, and are designed to help you reach your full potential within the 6 fundamentals of the game. .
Pickup & Summer Soccer Clinics
Join us for our fun and exciting summer soccer clinics and pickup soccer. This is open to players of all skill levels and ages, and provide a fun and safe environment for players to learn and improve their skills.
Our pickup games are sponsored by the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) and the Washington Spirit of the NWSL.
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The TOVO Methodology
Why TOVO? We aim to promote learning, joy, and a lifetime of love with the beautiful game of soccer. We teach our players to be Total 3C (Cognition, Competencies, Character) soccer players through utilizing the three C’s in warm-ups, training games, and matches.
“Behind every kick of the ball there must be thought & intention.”
~ SOMDSOCCER
Hours
Today | By Appointment |
Weekday Appointment Window 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
