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Wellesley Development Program (WDP)

Ages: Pre-K to Grade 5 · Seasons: Spring / Fall

Registration Status

Open

Registration Deadline

March 1, 2026

Season Dates

April 7 - May 28
(7 weeks)

Overview

Our Wellesley Development Program (WDP) provides supplemental professional training for players who want additional skill development alongside their regular season program*.

*Players must also be enrolled on an In-Town or BAYS (Travel) team.

Highlights
  • 7-week program
  • Conveniently located at Elm Bank
  • Age-appropriate curriculum that promotes development in key technical areas
  • Training led by professional coaches
  • Uniform shirt included with registration fee
  • Registrations limited; sells out quickly every season
Key Details By Age
Pre-K

Age group: Players in Pre-K (entering Kindergarten Fall 2026)

Eligibility:

  • Players must live in Wellesley or attend a Wellesley school
  • Players must be registered in our In-Town or BAYS (Travel) program

Dates: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 with makeup date on 6/3

Time:

  • Wednesdays, 1 PM - 1:45 PM (45 mins)

Location: Elm Bank

Coaching: Led by WUSC's professional coaching staff

Format:

  • 7-week program
  • One practice per week; no weekend games
  • Small-group, curriculum-based training focused on technical skill development
Kindergarten

Age group: Players in Kindergarten

Eligibility:

  • Players must live in Wellesley or attend a Wellesley school
  • Players must be registered in our In-Town or BAYS (Travel) program

Dates: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 with makeup date on 6/3

Time:

  • Wednesdays, 1 PM - 2 PM (60 mins)

Location: Elm Bank

Coaching: Led by WUSC's professional coaching staff

Format:

  • 7-week program
  • One practice per week; no weekend games
  • Small-group, curriculum-based training focused on technical skill development
Grade 1

Age group: Players in Grade 1

Eligibility:

  • Players must live in Wellesley or attend a Wellesley school
  • Players must be registered in our In-Town or BAYS (Travel) program

Dates: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 with makeup date on 6/3

Time:

  • Wednesdays, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM (60 mins)

Location: Elm Bank

Coaching: Led by WUSC's professional coaching staff

Format:

  • 7-week program
  • One practice per week; no weekend games
  • Small-group, curriculum-based training focused on technical skill development
Grade 2

Age group: Players in Grade 2

Eligibility:

  • Players must live in Wellesley or attend a Wellesley school
  • Players must be registered in our In-Town or BAYS (Travel) program

Dates: 4/7, 4/9, 4/14, 4/16, 4/28, 4/30, 5/5, 5/7, 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21, 5/26, 5/28 with makeup date on 6/2

Time:

  • Boys: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM (60 mins)
  • Girls: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 PM - 5 PM (60 mins)

Location: Elm Bank

Coaching: Led by WUSC's professional coaching staff

Format:

  • 7-week program
  • Two practices per week; no weekend games
  • Small-group, curriculum-based training focused on technical skill development
Grade 3

Age group: Players in Grade 3

Eligibility:

  • Players must live in Wellesley or attend a Wellesley school
  • Players must be registered in our In-Town or BAYS (Travel) program

Dates: 4/7, 4/9, 4/14, 4/16, 4/28, 4/30, 5/5, 5/7, 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21, 5/26, 5/28 with makeup date on 6/2

Time:

  • Boys: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM (60 mins)
  • Girls: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 PM - 5 PM (60 mins)

Location: Elm Bank

Coaching: Led by WUSC's professional coaching staff

Format:

  • 7-week program
  • Two practices per week; no weekend games
  • Small-group, curriculum-based training focused on technical skill development
Grades 4-5

Age group: Players in Grades 4 and 5

Eligibility:

  • Players must live in Wellesley or attend a Wellesley school
  • Players must be registered in our In-Town or BAYS (Travel) program

Dates: 4/7, 4/9, 4/14, 4/16, 4/28, 4/30, 5/5, 5/7, 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21, 5/26, 5/28 with makeup date on 6/2

Time:

  • Boys: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM (60 mins)
  • Girls: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 PM - 5 PM (60 mins)

Location: Elm Bank

Coaching: Led by WUSC's professional coaching staff

Format:

  • 7-week program
  • Two practices per week; no weekend games
  • Small-group, curriculum-based training focused on technical skill development
Frequently Asked Questions
Affiliations
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MA Youth Soccer
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