The DKSC season opens in August and closes at the end of October. The Spring season opens in March and closes at the end of May. Teams will run 2-3 training sessions per week with 8-10 games per season. U9-U19 will have 1-2 tournaments per season, two in the Fall and 1-2 in the Spring (these are included in fees).

Academy will have 8-10 games per season with one tournament in the Fall and one tournament in the Spring.

There are opportunities for the Knights to participate in Winter training and some teams compete in winter indoor leagues as well. These Winter opportunities are recommended but are completely optional. DKSC also runs a camp during the summer and a camp during winter.

All players selected for a DKSC team will play in competitive club games and tournaments. Due to the competitive focus of DKSC club teams, this general rule does not equate to equal playing time for all players. Playing time for individual players can vary and is determined by the respective DKSC coach. The DKSC coach’s decisions will be based on various coach observations and factors across practices and games, including performance, skill, commitment, and conduct. Players are expected to commit to the team and put forth their best effort at practices and games. Commitment, attendance, and effort may impact playing time. To ensure optimum team results, it is the DKSC coach’s decision to position players where they can best help the team. No player is guaranteed to play any specific position.

DKSC tries to balance winning and sportsmanship; exhibiting self-control and not putting too much emphasis on “winning-at-all-costs.” Winning is an important part of the program, but it is not the only important aspect. We instruct coaches to attempt to place equal emphasis on developing all players in game and practice scenarios by balancing competition, development and winning.

DKSC Players and Coaches should conduct themselves in a positive and responsible manner and act as ambassadors of DKSC, its sponsors and the sport. Players and parents are representatives of DKSC on and off the fields. Misconduct while participating in a DKSC event can be grounds for discipline. The DKSC Code of Conduct states “All players, coaches, parents, team and league representatives shall conduct themselves in an acceptable manner and shall be subject to disciplinary actions from their coaches or official representatives of DKSC during the Soccer Season.“

• US Soccer Federation (USSF) Licensed & High School/College experienced Coaching

• 2-3 Trainings per week (Fall & Spring) full field, or no more then two teams on field

• OCL, OCPL, OSPL Leagues (Fall & Spring)

• 1-2 Tournaments in the Fall and 1-2 Tournaments in the Spring

• Winter Training

• Dedicated Goalkeeper Training

• Field set-up and maintenance (Paint, Goals, Nets, Flags, and Labor)

• Club & Team Administration

• US Youth Soccer & US Club Soccer Fees

• Referee Fees

Teams will have the ability to join weekly winter Futsal training at an additional cost. Teams may add additional Leagues and/or Tournaments for additional fees.

The Delaware Knights Soccer Club offers a program for our younger players. This is a stepping–stone for players to take their game to the next level and help make an easier transition into our U9 Select Program. Under the leadership of our Select Coaches, kids will work on individual player development, and play against players of a similar motivation and ability.

When you join the U8 Academy, you are committing to both Fall and Spring seasons. There are no tryouts; instead all players committed to the goal of development will be accepted. Games are played around Central Ohio with home games at fields in Delaware. You will have 8 games plus one tournament in the Fall and 8 games plus one tournament in the Spring with two or three training sessions per week. If you are interested in getting more info you can contact our U8-U10 Director.