Hello Dedham Soccer Community!
So, the Groundhog doomed us to have a longer winter but with the 55s and 60s this week, I don’t know…Spring is in the air and with Daylight Savings making for longer days, the rest of the Board and I cannot wait until the Spring season start, only two weeks away! Read on to learn more!
Spring Field Clean Up
Spring forward into the season by helping us clean up the town fields!
When: March 22, 2025
What time: 11AM
Where: Town and Elementary School Fields
See the flyer here
Fan Gear Store
The Fan Gear Store is still open and Play It Again Sports has some great Dedham Soccer clothing available. Thank you to Courtney Donati for your time and effort organizing this. Be sure to order your gear before the season begins. Click here to check out the store and place an order.
Travel Uniform Ordering- still open but may not receive by the first game
If you're new to Travel this spring, welcome! Be sure to check your email in the coming days for an update from the travel directors. They will provide you with your jersey number.
If you need to purchase a new uniform (including new players), need a larger size, or cannot locate your travel uniform, please visit the following link: Uniform Store.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to the Dedham Soccer Travel Directors at [email protected].
Registration Updates
- Registration for Town and Travel are now closed. Teams are being formed and coaches should be assigned will start reaching out to teams the week of March 23rd
- Pre-K Kicker Registration: Opens on March 1st and will remain open until the sessions are full. Children must be 4 years old on or before April 1st, 2025 to be eligible. There are no exceptions to this rule. All Kicker sessions are run by trained Challenger Coaches, ensuring high-quality instruction and fun for all participants. Register @ www.dedhamsoccer.com.
Become a Travel Referee – Dedham Needs You!
If you're 14 years old or older and interested in advancing your referee career, consider becoming a travel referee! Dedham needs more referees, and you'll earn higher pay for your time on the field.
To get certified, follow these steps:
- Register for the New Referee Orientation Course: Parents must sign up their child on the Mass State Referee Committee website.
- Complete Online Modules: Choose from the available Zoom classes.
- Attend an In-Person Field Session: These fill up quickly and are often far away, so register as soon as possible.
- Take the Healthy & Safe Environments Course: Sign up on the US Soccer Learning Center website.
- Pass the Certification Test: Complete a 50-question multiple-choice test on either the US Soccer Learning Center or MSRC website. You can retake it until you pass.
- Pay the Certification Fee: The total cost is $115. Dedham Youth Soccer will reimburse parents after their child works five games for DYS.
Have questions? Contact Joe D'Amico at [email protected].
Coaches and Training
- Coach’s Meeting & Spring Referee Training: Scheduled for March 16th, 2025 @Dedham Middle School (70 Whiting Ave, Dedham)
- 5-5:30p Network over Pizza, connect with fellow coaches and meet your Board
- 5:30-7p at Dedham Middle School. The meeting will include a training session called the Positive Coaching Alliance, so please make every effort to attend. Please be advised that it is mandatory to have at least one coach from every team (town and travel) attend this meeting. *A sign-up sheet was sent around by Town and Travel Directors
- After the Coach’s Meeting, stay to refresh team equipment needs, grab an extra ice pack or two- anything you need that we run out of, let a Board Member know!
- Practices Begin: The week of March 31st (pending weather, permits, and field conditions)
- First Game of the Spring Season (Travel, Town, and Pre-K Kickers): April 12th
- Last Game of the Season (Travel, Town, and Pre-K Kickers): June 14th (Games are scheduled for Memorial Day weekend)
Nobles Town Picnic: Join us the last weekend of the spring season to celebrate a fantastic year with town soccer teams and their families!
Fields Update:
Rustcraft Field will be closed until further notice. In light of this closure, additional Dedham fields will be used this spring for both practices and games. We will provide further updates as details are finalized. Thank you for your understanding!
Nike Camp April Vacation Program- LOTS of info!!
Looking for a fun and engaging camp experience this April? Check this out!
Nike Soccer Camp – Dedham, MA | April 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Nike Soccer Camp in Dedham this April! This camp offers players in grades 2 through 8 the chance to develop technical, tactical, and mental skills in a structured, high-level training environment—recommended by Dedham Boys HS Varsity Coach Sal Ledda.
About Next Step Training
Led by Camp Directors Nicholas Woodruff and MLS Champion Luis Silva, Next Step Training delivers elite-level coaching for players across New England.
Player-first approach
Structured curriculum
Club-neutral philosophy
Our mission is to help players reach their full potential through expert coaching, game-specific training, and competitive development.
Camp Highlights
Camp Highlights
Professional coaching staff
Unique, structured curriculum focused on skill development
Elite technical training & game knowledge sessions
Competitive and engaging scrimmages
Specialized goalkeeper training
Low camper-to-coach ratio for personalized instruction
Grouping by age and ability for maximum growth
Camp Schedule & Location
Location: Gonzalez Field, 500 High St., Dedham, MA 02026
Dates: April 22-24 (Tuesday–Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Camp Price & Discounts
Price: $195 (before discounts)
Discount Codes:
$75 off: Use code NEXTSTEP75
Register Now!
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Next Step Training
Don’t miss this opportunity to train with top coaches and take your game to the next level!
If you have any questions, please reach out directly to Nike:
1-800-645-3226 or [email protected]
Stonehill College Women's Soccer Youth Summer Camp
We are excited to invite Dedham Youth Soccer players to join us for a fantastic week of soccer fun at Stonehill College this summer! The camp will be led by the Stonehill College Women’s Soccer coaching staff and current team members.
Camp Details:
- Dates: July 14th - July 18th
- Location: W.B. Mason Stadium / North Practice Field
- Who: Girls and boys of all skill levels
Schedule:
- Half-Day: 4-6-Year-Olds | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Full-Day: 7-14-Year-Olds | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration & Info:
Stonehill College Youth Summer Soccer Camp
Thank you, and we hope to see many Dedham Youth Soccer players there!
Revs Dedham Soccer Night
Mark your calendars! Dedham Soccer Night at the Revs will take place on May 17th. All youth soccer players will receive a free ticket to attend this fun event! Stay tuned for the link to select your seats!
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Looking forward to a fantastic spring season!
For the love of the game- Dedham on…3!
Danielle