Gunston Soccer Club delivers a variety of soccer opportunities for ages ranging from U3 to U19.
- Founded
- 1990
- Players
- 1,700
- Ages
- U3–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 9
Where on the ladder
Level 3 to Level 6
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 Virginia Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club also played in USYS NL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned. It also lists National Capital Soccer League (NCSL). We have not placed that league on the ladder, so it does not count above.
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.
Mini Soccer
U3 & U4 - children ranging in age from 2-4 years old
Gunston's family-friendly mini soccer program uses fun, soccer-themed games and activities to develop motor skills and introduce young children to soccer basics. It meets once per week on Saturdays for 7 weeks at Grist Mill Park.
feeds into Recreation
Recreation Soccer
U5-U10
Gunston's in-house recreational soccer program focuses on enjoyment, player development, basic soccer skills and life skills without an emphasis on travel or high-level competition. Games take place at Grist Mill Park or Mount Vernon High School.
feeds into Academy / Pre-Travel
NCSL Recreation Soccer
U11-U19
Gunston SC participates in the National Capital Recrational Soccer League in the U11 and older age groups. Teams play home and away matches against Gunston teams and teams from other area clubs, with travel throughout Northern Virginia typically within an hour.
NCSL
Academy Pre-Travel
U7/U8
The academy is a transitional platform between recreational soccer and travel soccer, combining the technical approach of travel with the fun approach of recreation. It provides professional technical coaching, scrimmages and league play against academy programs of other Northern Virginia youth soccer clubs.
feeds into Travel Soccer
Travel Soccer
U9-U19
Gunston's travel program begins at U9 and runs for approximately 10 months, with structured practices, league matches and optional tournament participation. The club states that travel fees cover coaching, league and referee fees, equipment and team tournament programming.
VYSA · US Youth Soccer · NCSL · EDP
TOPSoccer
Gunston offers TOPSoccer, identified on the club's site as The Outreach Program for Kids w/Disabilities.
Camps and Clinics
athletes at all levels
Gunston provides a number of camps and clinics for athletes at all levels.
Outdoor Summer Camp
5 to 12
Gunston's summer camp offers fun soccer games and activities for all ages and skill levels, with half-day and full-day options. The camp is primarily outdoors at Mount Vernon High School, with indoor facilities available for weather conditions.
Summer Striker & Goalkeeper Clinics
U9 and older
These position-specific clinics focus on technical development, decision-making and realistic game scenarios for strikers and goalkeepers. They are open to players of any club affiliation.
Coaching
Who coaches here
3 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Max Von Rabenau
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
Over 14 years of Experience; most recently served as Technical Director at Fredericksburg Soccer Club; coaching staff for the USYS Olympic Development Program; experience with the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns
Masters of Coaching and Leadership Degree from the University of Delaware
USSF A License · U.S. Soccer Federation National A License · United Soccer Coaches Video Performance Analysis (Levels 1&2) · United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma
Chris Hudler
ACADEMY DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR OF GRASSROOTS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Academy Program (U7/U8)
Seven years at DC SCORES; five years at the DC United Academy
US Soccer Federation National D License · Director of Coaching Diploma from United Soccer Coaches · National Urban Soccer Diploma[email protected]
Dave Sanford
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
All aspects of Gunston’s soccer programs; club-wide curriculum and style of play; player development and coaching education
Over 10 years of Professional Academy Experience (D.C. United); 12 years at DC United’s Academy; most recently Academy Director
B.S. in Sports and Recreation Management; minor in Business Administration from James Madison University
Elite Formation Coaching License (EFCL) · USSF A License · USSF Coach Educator · MLS NEXT Match Evaluator[email protected]
Where they play
8 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Grist Mill ParkPrimary
Mount Vernon High School's practice field
Sandburg MS
Mount Vernon HS
Bryant HS
local elementary school
Bryant Alternative High School
Carl Sandburg MS
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
tournament fee, uniform package for matches and training.
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