Recreational Development Academy “RDA” is a soccer program designed to bridge the gap between the Recreational and Competitive programs. The RDA program will give your child that higher level you are looking for with a set schedule and local games, providing the convenience of a recreational program but the competition of competitive soccer.

Is RDA right for my player? 

• RDA 2024 - 2025 is for players born between 2011 - 2016
• Your player needs to have previous soccer experience and a general understanding of game play and rules. 

RDA features a set schedule throughout the season. RDA will have two training sessions a week and 8-10 games per season. These games will be held on some Friday evenings or Saturdays. Teams will be formed by our professional staff after an evaluation period and players will be divided into smaller teams where games will be played  7v7, 9v9 or 11v11. Teams will get the chance to participate in 3 Florida Elite competitive tournaments (at an additional fee).

There are Four Training Locations to choose from: Veterans Park, Chuck Rogers Park, Earl Johnson Park, and Oakleaf Park.

Recreational Development Academy (RDA) - Overview

• RDA is a 10 month program. (August - May)
• RDA for the 2024-25 Season this is players born between 2011 - 2016. 
• The cost of the program will be $995 for the full season in Duval/St Johns and $900 in Oakleaf. Payment plans available. This does not include the uniform cost. See below
• Uniforms are ordered online and delivered either directly to you or to the WeGotSoccer Jacksonville store.
• Once the teams are finalized, we will send out the uniform number assignments for you to go ahead an order your uniform
• Do NOT order your uniform until we have notified you - if you have already purchased an RDA uniform for the 2023-24 RDA season, you do NOT need to purchase another one for the 2024-25 season. Uniforms are on a 2 year cycle.
• Teams will be selected during an evaluation process at the start of training to ensure balanced teams and the most optimal playing experience. Team rosters may be adjusted throughout the season to create a more competitive balance. This is at the discretion of the Program Director
• All RDA players will be registered in a National affiliation league structure and will be required to provide a valid proof of birth.

Costs

• Program registration: $995 in Duval/St Johns and $900 in Oakleaf
• Required New Balance uniform kit: $220.50 after the FLORIDAREWARDS instant coupon code. (uniform cycle is for 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasonal years)
• Tournament* fees if teams are attending any tournaments that are offered to RDA teams. Tournament prices vary.

Coaches and Training

• All teams in RDA will be coached by one of our professional coaches.
• The professional coach will run all training sessions and coach games.
• Training will be twice a week (Mondays and Thursday at Veterans Park) and (Tuesday and Thursday at Chuck Rogers, Earl Johnson Park and Oakleaf Park) for one hour- on a fixed schedule.
• Oakleaf teams will play all home games at a neutral site for the 2024-2025 year which will be at Earl Johnson or Chuck Rogers Park. 

League, Team building and Gameplay

• The RDA League will consist of two 8-10 game seasons in the Fall and Spring
• RDA will be an in-house league comprised of Florida Elite RDA teams
• Games will be played on some Friday evenings or Saturdays.
• Team rosters may be adjusted throughout the season to create a more competitive balance. This is at the discretion of the Program Director.

Tournaments*

• RDA teams may participate in three Florida Elite Competitive Tournaments during the year.. There will be additional fees if your child's team participates. Participation in a Florida Elite Tournament will be determined by the Program Director and will also depend on Division availability.

Questions about the RDA Program? Please reach out to our Program Directors:

Dana Klabacka at dana.klabacka@floridaelitesa.com

Veronica Garza at veronica.garza@floridaelitesa.com

2024-25 RDA REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!