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What began as a small community program has grown into a proven pathway for young athletes, consistently producing players who advance to elite youth levels, top college programs, and lifelong success in the sport.
- Founded
- 1986
- Ages
- First Kick through U13
- Programs
- 3
Where on the ladder
Level 5
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer).
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Town Soccer
First Kick through U13
The Dover United Town Soccer Program offers a fun, welcoming introduction to the game. It focuses on basic skills, small-sided play, and building confidence in a positive environment.
feeds into Travel Soccer
Travel Soccer
The Dover United Travel Program is designed for players looking to take the next step in their development. Players compete in league and tournament play against regional opponents.
First Kick Program
First Kick is Dover United’s introductory soccer program for our youngest players. It focuses on simple skills, movement, and play-based activities that help kids fall in love with the game.
Coaching
Who coaches here
6 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Aaron Kelly
Director of Coaching
Aaron currently works with SUNY New Paltz men's soccer and has previously worked at New York Red Bulls, Ohio Northern University, Soccer Plus Academy and Mount Saint Mary College.
Welsh FA C License · United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma · United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Level 1 Diploma
Eric Kelly
Coach
Dover varsity boys soccer
Eric currently is the Dover varsity boys soccer coach, he has worked several years with the Dover United Youth Soccer program. He played at Nichols College where he won a Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship.
Nichols College
Mark Taylor
Coach
Dover junior varsity boys soccer
Mark is currently the Dover junior varsity boys soccer coach. He has spent many years working with the Dover United youth program and was also the recipient of the Coach of the Year award handed out by East Hudson Youth Soccer League.
Melvin MaduemeziaTom VeachZach Moccio
Where they play
2 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Boyce ParkPrimary
6420 State Rt 55, Wingdale, NY 12594
JH Ketcham Memorial Park
46 Ketcham Park, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
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