Programs and Levels of Play

Discoveries Soccer Club is a competitive soccer club located in Rock Hill, SC and is affiliated with South Carolina Youth Soccer and US Youth Soccer Associations. Our program philosophy focuses on providing every player a positive learning environment that encourages self-confidence, leadership and, through quality coaching, the opportunity to attain the soccer skills necessary to reach their full potential regardless of their level of play.

DSC is pleased to offer a wide range of programming to suit your player's development needs.

Early Development Program- this early training development  program is offered in several locations, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Clover, Lake Wylie, and Lancaster. Training is with our professionally licensed coaches, and  can be used in conjuction wtih your player's recreation league schedule.  For Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster and Lake Wylie/Clover contact Ralph Latchana - rlatchana@globalpremiersoccer.com.   

Speed and Conditioning Program - this program for 8-18 year olds focuses on strength, speed and conditioning. Training is with our speed and agility trainer, Asaad Davis. This program can be used in conjuction wtih your player's pracitce  schedule. Contact Asaad Davis-kingoffitness786@yahoo.com. 

Goal Keeper training- available to our registered members - included in fees for travel teams, and private sessions available- contact GK Director Lewis Berry -lewispberry@yahoo.com 

Youth Development League- this is a local league for U8, U10, U12 boys and girls that will bridge the gap between recreation soccer and select soccer. Contact Ralph Latchana - rlatchana@globalpremiersoccer.com. 

Junior Academy Program- our U8-U12 boys and girls  travel program is a more competitive program  and is for the player who is ready to commit the time and effort to a higher level of training.

The Junior Academy concept is based on the principle that for young children the process of learning should first and foremost be fun. We also recognize that young children progress in different ways and at different stages. The Academy concept emphasizes a “player development” approach rather than a strict competitive based environment. This program begins to bridge the gap between recreation soccer and select soccer, and is for the player who is ready to commit the time and effort to a higher level of training. Training must also be done at home to reinforce the skills learned each week.

Players are evaluated and placed in pools with players of similar ability to promote growth and development of each player.  The United States Soccer Federation and the US Youth Soccer Association have endorsed this method of teaching soccer.

Select Programs- our u13-U18 boys and girls travel program, is designed to develop players through technical and tactical training and competitive competition.

Team selection is determined at tryouts each May by our Directors of Coaching and team coaches. Players are selected to teams which the coaches feel will best fit the player’s ability and potential. From year to year, players may move from team to team within their age group depending on the coach's assessment at tryouts. Select soccer also requires a greater amount of personal and financial commitment.

Classic Level Teams:
Players selected to Classic level teams practice 2 times per week. Goalkeepers are required to attend weekly keeper practice. Teams will play in the PMSL, a statewide travel league, and some teams will advance to the SCYSA President’s Medal Cup at the conclusion of their playing season - fall for U15 and over, and spring for U13 and U14. Those who reach the finals choose to advance to the Region III Presidents Cup over the summer. Players are expected to be committed to practice, games and tournaments.

Challenge Level Teams:
Teams selected to Challenge level teams practice a minimum of 2 times per week. Very often scrimmages are added in addition to regular practices. Goalkeepers are required to attend weekly keeper practice. Teams will play in the SCSCL, a statewide travel league, and if qualified, will advance to the SCYSA Challenge Cup at the conclusion of their playing seasons. Fall season is for U15 and over, and spring for U13 and U14. Those reaching the finals will attend the USYSA Region III tournament held over the summer. State Cup and Finalist will also qualify to play in the Region III East Premier League- fall for U15 and over, and spring for U13.

Premier Level Teams:
Region III East Premier league is the highest level available to teams. Players must be committed to weekly practices and scrimmages. Their league season matches will bring them to league games throughout the region. Teams must qualify through their previous season’s SCSCL league play as finalist or state champion. Playing seasons are fall for U14 and over and spring for  U13.