Virginia Development Academy

Name

Virginia Development Academy

Legal name

Virginia Development Academy

Website

https://vdasoccer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Academy Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Elite soccer training
• College soccer recruiting
• ECNL club programs
• Soccer tournament events

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. ECNL Club Membership Fees: Annual club fees paid by all ECNL players covering membership, staff salaries, referees, administration, insurance, goalkeeper training, game recording, recruiting profiles, national and regional events, and coaching education. Club Fee: $3,400 per player per year for 2025-26 season, plus $125 field fee.
2. Team Fees: Fees collected per team to cover additional ECNL national events and 3-5 additional tournaments beyond those included in the club fee. Amount varies by team (TBD at registration).
3. VDA Showcase Tournament Registration: The annual VDA College Showcase charges teams a registration fee of $950 (early bird) or $1,000 (standard), for U13-U19 age groups. The 13th annual event attracts top teams from ECNL, MLS Next, GA, and regional leagues, with over 100 college coaches historically attending.
4. VDA Friendlies Tournament: Preseason friendly tournament in September for U11-U19 teams at $350 per team. Top clubs including DC United, Baltimore Armour MLS Next, and VDA ECNL teams participate.
5. USL-Y Summer Program: Summer training and league program for U10-U16 boys and girls. Initial payment of $200 plus two additional payments of $272.50 each (total ~$745). Includes 2x weekly 75-minute sessions and 6-8 league games from June through July.
6. College ID Camp: 1-day college identification camp at $100 for VDA/partner club members and $149 for outside players. Capped at 120 players, with college coaches from D1, D2, and D3 programs attending annually.
7. VDA Golf Championship: Annual community fundraising event hosted with PWSI and VSA. Foursome registration includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, shirt, and beverages. Sponsorship opportunities also available, with proceeds supporting facilities, training, and player development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Virginia Development Academy is a youth soccer club and academy that runs year-round competitive and developmental teams (Pre-ECNL, ECNL Boys, ECNL Girls, USL, U23, and Elite Boys) for boys and girls, focused on elite player development and college recruiting exposure. The academy also operates a Coach Network for partner clubs, runs showcase and club tournaments (e.g., I-95 Cup, Founders Cup), and offers camps, futsal, and College ID clinics.

Product overview

Virginia Development Academy is a youth soccer club providing elite player development through a multi-program platform. The core offering consists of ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) programs for boys and girls U13-U19, which feed into professional and college pathways. Supporting programs include USL Y (youth summer league U10-U16), USL W (pre-professional women's league), and U23 men's and women's teams for college-aged players. The Pre-ECNL program serves as the development pathway for U11-U12 players. The academy also operates revenue-generating events including the annual VDA College Showcase (recruiting-focused), VDA Friendlies (preseason tournament), College ID Camps, and Golf Championship. Partner clubs include PWSI (Prince William Soccer), VSA (Virginia Soccer Association), and Herndon Youth Soccer, collectively representing over 8,000 players.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ECNL Girls Program Year-round elite competitive girls soccer teams competing in the ECNL national platform, designed for top-tier female players seeking national-level competition and college recruiting exposure.
• ECNL Boys Program Year-round elite competitive boys soccer teams competing in the ECNL national platform, designed for top-tier male players seeking national-level competition and college recruiting exposure.
• USL Program USL-sanctioned competitive pathway teams providing players with a structured route from youth academy into pre-professional and senior-level competition.
• Pre-ECNL Development Program

Quantifiable outcome

• VDA Girls ranked #15 nationally in ECNL 2024-25 season
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• DC UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022DC United partnered with VDA to operate and manage the DC United U23 Men's program starting in Summer 2022. The program features top collegiate, international, and domestic players to provide a professional experience and create a professional pathway for players in the DMV area. VDA manages the program and trains at James Long Park in Haymarket, Virginia. DC United U23 competes against professional and semi-professional teams. Tryout cost: $35; Summer cost: $300.
• Herndon Youth Soccer (HYS)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2022Herndon Youth Soccer joined VDA as a partner club in March 2022, forming VDA North. HYS contributes programs including Travel (U9-U19), Pre-Travel (U7-U8), and Recreational (U4-U19) to the VDA ecosystem. HYS provides Pre-ECNL teams (2011-2012 age groups) and participates in the ECNL Regional League pathway.
• InStatcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2021VDA signed an agreement with InStat (worldwide leader in sports performance analysis for football, basketball, and ice hockey) to provide ECNL-level teams with a world-class sports performance and analysis platform. InStat provides advanced technological tools for individual and team performance preparation and evaluation, including personal footage breakdowns for the college recruitment process. InStat's clients include Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, and multiple national teams.
• Prince William Soccer (PWSI) / Prince William CouragecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015PWSI is the founding partner of VDA, established in 2015 alongside VSA. PWSI represents thousands of players and participates in the Boys & Girls ECNL Regional League through the Virginia Premier Soccer League. Programs include Select (U9-U19), Courage Development Program (U7-U8), Classic (U9-U19), Grassroots Recreational (U4-U19), Courage 7s Adult League, Camps, and TOPSoccer. VDA Executive Director Quan Phan also serves as PWSI Executive Director & Technical Director.
• Virginia Soccer Association (VSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015VSA is the founding partner of VDA, established in 2015 alongside PWSI. VSA participates in the Boys & Girls ECNL Regional League through the Virginia Premier Soccer League. Programs include Travel (U9-U19), ADP (U7-U8), Grassroots Recreational (U4-U19), Adult League, Youth Futsal Program, Camps, and TOPSoccer. VDA Technical Director Matt Lacey also serves as VSA Executive Director & Technical Director.
• NikecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNike is the Official Club Partner of Virginia Development Academy. Nike branding appears on official club logo materials, website, and communications. Nike provides official apparel and equipment to the club, with all players required to purchase uniform kits from We Got Soccer as part of the club's official two-year uniform cycle.
• Visit Prince William VirginiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisit Prince William Virginia is a showcase sponsor for the VDA College Showcase. The organization works to attract visitors to Prince William County, supporting the local economy through sports tourism generated by VDA's tournaments and events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vdasoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/vdasoccer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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