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SDA OVERVIEW
Stars Developmental Academy (SDA), formerly Lightning Developmental Academy (LDA), is the bridge between recreational and travel soccer. This curriculum-based program for U7-U10 focuses on individual technical development 1v1 skills, ball mastery, turns, spin-off moves and dribbles to help young players build strong fundamentals in a fun and challenging environment. Players are led by experienced coaches who provide the next step from recreational soccer. Our goal is to help kids fall in love with the game while preparing them for the next level. We play games every weekend, incorporating team play and decision-making, but the emphasis remains on developing each player's individual ability and confidence on the ball.
For questions regarding SDA, please contact Milos Novakovic at mnovakovic@rscsoccer.org.
CALENDAR & DETAILS
Spring 2025
Begins week of Mar. 31
​9 weeks
Borden Park
Cost: $199
Fall 2025
Begins week of Sept. 2
9 weeks
Borden Park
Cost: $199
Winter I
Begins Jan. 4
6 weeks
Oakland University Dome
Cost: $139
Winter II
Begins Feb. 15
6 weeks
Oakland University Dome
Cost: $139
Get more touches on the ball! See our TECHNICAL TRAINING page for a supplemental weekday of training.
REFER A FRIEND!
Refer a friend who has never played SDA before and you will receive $20 off the program cost! Eligible participants are registered for RSC's Stars Developmental Academy outdoor season (Fall or Spring). While completing registration, add names of friends you are referring to SDA. Office staff will verify eligibility by confirming that the referred friends are registered and participating. You will receive a $20 discount per friend referred (up to the cost of the program). New players can also take advantage of the Refer-A-Friend program.