Premier Competitive Soccer Teams in Miami
Advanced training, EDP league competition, weekend matches, and selected tournament opportunities for committed players ready to compete at a higher level.
Development Soccer Academy currently offers Premier Competitive Teams for the 2019–2020, 2017–2018, 2016, 2014–2015, 2012–2013, and 2011–2012 groups. Every new player must complete a tryout with the appropriate team and coach before being accepted.
Season: August 1, 2026–May 31, 2027
Monthly tuition: $179.99
Training location: Robert King High Park
League: EDP Florida Competitive League
Advanced Training and Competitive Development
DSA’s Premier Competitive Teams represent the highest level within our structured player-development pathway.
This program is designed for experienced, ambitious, and committed players prepared for advanced training, EDP league competition, weekend games, and selected tournaments.
Premier players are expected to demonstrate consistent effort, discipline, commitment, coachability, and a strong willingness to compete. Training challenges players to improve technically, tactically, physically, and psychologically while learning to perform within a competitive team environment.
Our objective is to help players become more intelligent, confident, resilient, and complete competitors while preparing them for increasingly demanding soccer environments.
Who Is This Program For?
The Premier Competitive Teams are recommended for:
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Experienced and competitive players
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Players prepared for advanced training
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Athletes committed to consistent attendance and improvement
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Players ready for EDP league competition
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Players seeking weekend matches and tournament opportunities
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Athletes with strong technical and tactical foundations
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Players who demonstrate discipline, resilience, and coachability
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Families prepared for a greater competitive commitment
Every new player must complete a tryout and be accepted by the appropriate team and coach.
Premier Team Eligibility
DSA’s Premier Teams are formed primarily as boys’ teams.
Highly competitive female players may be considered following an individual evaluation when the coaching staff determines that an appropriate team placement is available and that the environment will support the player’s continued development.
All placement decisions are based on ability, readiness, commitment, roster availability, and the developmental needs of the player.
What Premier Players Will Develop
Advanced Technical Ability
Players continue refining their first touch, ball control, passing, receiving, dribbling, finishing, and ability to execute techniques with speed and under pressure.
Tactical Intelligence
Training develops positional understanding, team organization, attacking and defending principles, transitions, movement without the ball, and recognition of changing game situations.
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Premier players are challenged to process information quickly, recognize available options, solve problems, and make effective decisions in realistic competitive situations.
Competitive Mentality and Resilience
Players learn to manage pressure, respond positively to adversity, remain composed during difficult moments, and maintain the concentration required throughout training and competition.
Physical Preparation
Training helps players improve their movement, agility, speed, endurance, coordination, and physical habits appropriate for their age group and competitive level.
Leadership and Team Responsibility
Players learn to communicate effectively, support their teammates, accept their roles, take responsibility, and contribute positively to the team’s competitive culture.
Discipline, Commitment, and Respect
Premier players are expected to demonstrate consistent effort and respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, families, and the game itself.
Premier Teams and Training Schedule
All Premier Teams train three times per week at Robert King High Park.
Premier 2019–2020
Birth years: 2019–2020
Training days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Training time: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Robert King High Park
Premier 2017-2018
Birth year: 2017-2018
Training days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Training time: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Robert King High Park
Premier 2016
Birth year: 2016
Training days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Training time: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Robert King High Park
Premier 2014-2015
Birth year: 2014-2015
Training days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Training time: 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Robert King High Park
Premier 2012-2013
Birth year: 2012-2013
Training days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Training time: 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Robert King High Park
Premier 2011-2012
Birth year: 2011-2012
Training days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Training time: 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Robert King High Park
Training Location
Robert King High Park
7025 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33144
EDP Florida Competitive League
All DSA Premier Teams compete in the EDP Florida Competitive League.
EDP competition provides Premier players with regular opportunities to apply their training against competitive opponents. Games are normally played on weekends, with schedules determined by the league and each team’s assigned category.
League competition helps players develop:
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Greater tactical awareness
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Faster decision-making
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Competitive confidence
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Positional responsibility
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Team organization
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Resilience under pressure
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Experience against challenging opponents
Competition is an important part of development, but results are not the only objective. Our coaches use games to evaluate progress, identify areas for improvement, and design purposeful training sessions.
Tournament Opportunities
Premier Teams may participate in selected tournaments throughout the season. Potential events may include:
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Weston Cup
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Enigma Cup
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Dreams Cup
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Palm Beach Cup
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Sarasota Cup
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Other appropriate local or regional tournaments
Participation varies by team, and participation in any particular tournament is not guaranteed.
Before confirming the final tournament calendar, meetings are held to discuss the most appropriate competitive opportunities for each team. These conversations may involve parents, team managers, coaches, and academy directors.
Tournament selection may consider:
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The team’s age and competitive level
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Player availability
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Developmental objectives
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Tournament format and level of opposition
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Scheduling and travel requirements
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Family commitment
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Applicable participation costs
The final tournament calendar is determined separately for each Premier Team.
Season Dates and Program Costs
2026–2027 Season
Season begins: August 1, 2026
Season concludes: May 31, 2027
Monthly Tuition
$179.99 per month
Monthly tuition covers all scheduled training sessions with the player’s assigned Premier Team.
Annual Season Registration
$100 for the 2026–2027 season
The annual registration fee is paid once for the season and includes one complete DSA training uniform set.
Required Competition Uniforms
$125 total
Every Premier player must purchase the complete competition uniform package.
Red competition set:
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One red competition jersey
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One pair of red competition shorts
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One pair of red soccer socks
Blue competition set:
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One blue competition jersey
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One pair of blue competition shorts
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One pair of blue soccer socks
The $125 price includes both complete competition sets.
League and Tournament Fees
EDP league and tournament fees are separate from monthly tuition, annual registration, and competition uniform costs.
These additional expenses vary by team and may depend on:
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The player’s age category
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Final roster size
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League registration and administrative costs
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Tournaments selected by the team
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Event registration and related team expenses
Families will receive the applicable costs, payment deadlines, and participation requirements once the team roster and competition calendar have been confirmed.
Try Out for a Premier Team
Every new player interested in joining a Premier Competitive Team must complete a tryout with the appropriate team and coach.
The tryout allows our coaching staff to evaluate the player’s:
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Technical ability
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Tactical understanding
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Decision-making
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Movement and coordination
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Competitive experience
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Physical readiness
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Confidence and effort
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Attitude and coachability
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Readiness for the Premier environment
Acceptance depends on the player’s evaluation, birth year, current ability, developmental needs, commitment, and available roster space.
Call or text: (305) 613-0758
Email: info@developmentsocceracademy.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What birth years currently have Premier Teams?
DSA currently offers Premier Teams for the 2019–2020, 2017–2018, 2016, 2014–2015, 2012–2013, and 2011–2012 groups. Availability depends on roster space and the player’s tryout evaluation.
Are the Premier Teams coed?
Premier Teams are formed primarily as boys’ teams. Highly competitive female players may be considered following an individual evaluation when an appropriate team placement is available.
Is a tryout required?
Yes. Every new player must complete a tryout with the appropriate Premier Team and coach before being accepted.
How many times per week do Premier Teams train?
Premier Teams train three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Where do Premier Teams train?
All Premier Teams train at Robert King High Park, located at 7025 W Flagler Street in Miami.
What league do the Premier Teams compete in?
All DSA Premier Teams compete in the EDP Florida Competitive League.
When are EDP games played?
EDP games are normally played on weekends. Exact dates and times are determined by the league schedule.
Do Premier Teams participate in tournaments?
Premier Teams may participate in selected tournaments such as the Weston Cup, Enigma Cup, Dreams Cup, Palm Beach Cup, Sarasota Cup, and other appropriate events.
The final tournament calendar is determined separately for each team after meetings involving parents, team managers, coaches, and academy directors.
Are league and tournament fees included in monthly tuition?
No. EDP league and tournament fees are separate from monthly tuition, annual registration, and competition uniform costs.
Exact costs vary according to the team’s age category, final roster size, league requirements, and selected tournaments. Families are informed of the applicable costs before payment or participation is required.
How much does the Premier program cost?
Monthly tuition is $179.99 and covers all scheduled Premier Team training sessions.
Additional required or applicable costs include:
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Annual DSA registration: $100, including one complete training uniform set
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Required red and blue competition uniforms: $125 total
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League and tournament expenses: Amounts vary according to the team’s roster, category, and competition calendar
How long is the Premier season?
The 2026–2027 Premier season runs from August 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.
Take Your Game to the Next Level
DSA’s Premier Competitive Teams provide ambitious players with advanced training, EDP league competition, weekend games, and selected tournament opportunities within a disciplined and development-centered environment.
Schedule a Premier Team tryout and allow our coaching staff to determine whether the program is the appropriate next step for your player.