OBGC Soccer Academy is a premier travel program based in Montgomery County, Maryland affiliated with the Olney Boys and Girls Club Sports Association. It has boys’ and girls’ teams ages U8 through U19 that compete in various leagues in Maryland and Virginia.
- Ages
- U8–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 10
Where on the ladder
Level 3 to 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 Maryland State 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 NCSL, EDP National League, US Youth Soccer Association. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
Olney Boys and Girls Club Community Sports Association, every team.
Last season Olney Boys and Girls Club Community Sports Association fielded 14 teams in the leagues we track: 10 boys and 4 girls, from competitive regional down to state & premier. The ladder tops out in N1/MAPL at U14.
| lvl | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League, N1 Gold | ||||||
| EDP flights 1–3 | ||||||
| EDP flights 1–3 | ||||||
| EDP flights 4+ / Futures |
Each dot is one team in the 2026-27 season. We place it by the league the team actually plays in, not by the club’s own team names. A tap on a dot shows that team’s league, flight and record. The dots come from published league tables, so a team playing outside those leagues will not appear here.
Check the tables yourself
The link opens one division table on GotSport, with every team's record. Your club's other age groups sit in their own divisions, each with its own table. GotSport posts a new page every season, so your club's website is the place to find the current one.
The link opens one division table on GotSport, with every team's record. Your club's other age groups sit in their own divisions, each with its own table. GotSport posts a new page every season, so your club's website is the place to find the current one.
Programs
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.
Boys Academy Teams
U8 - U18
The OBGC boys academy teams participate in the NCSL and EDP leagues. These teams are coached by Darren Beesley, Gavin Dodd, Luke Cassidy and Pete Wood.
NCSL · EDP
Girls Academy Teams
U9-U12
The OBGC girls academy teams participate in NCSL and EDP leagues. These teams are coached by Kristen Henseler, Luke Cassidy and Pete Wood.
NCSL · EDP
Instructional Academy
Pre-K and K
The Instructional Academy is a co-ed, instruction-based program. Teams practice and play scrimmage games on Saturday mornings throughout the spring.
Developmental Program
1st and 2nd grade levels
The Developmental Program runs in the spring and the fall and gives players exposure to fully licensed, qualified, experienced coaches on Tuesday night practices and Saturday game days.
Goalkeeper Training Clinics
OBGC holds goalkeeper training to develop ball-handling, positioning, reflexes, footwork, distribution and other goalkeeper skills.
Spring Break Soccer Camp
OBGC coaches provide age-appropriate training that develops soccer and life skills while emphasizing fun and a challenging soccer environment.
Summer Soccer Camps
Ages 4-6; Ages 7-18
Mini Kickers uses creative soccer games and activities for children ages 4-6. Day Camp provides age-appropriate soccer and life-skills training for ages 7-18.
High School Prep Camp
High School Prep Camp helps players prepare for high school tryouts and improve fitness.
Advanced Camp
U9-U18
Advanced Camp is designed as a pre-season camp leading into the Fall league plan for academy players U9-U18.
feeds into Fall league plan
Winter Clinics
Winter clinics are for non-OBGC players looking to join a team in the spring and wanting access to OBGC methods and training.
feeds into a team in the spring
Coaching
Who coaches here
10 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Pete Wood
Director of Coaching
every age group from U8 to U19
Pete has coached in the Olney area/at OBGC for over 25 years, during which time he has coached every age group from U8 to U19.
UEFA B · USSF C License
Darren Beesley
Boys Age Group Coordinator
various age groups along with the Academy
Darren has coached in Olney for over 17 years working with various age groups along with the Academy. He has helped to develop numerous players that have gone on to play collegiate and at a professional level. Darren played professional soccer in England, Scotland and Ireland for Rotherham United, Kilmarnock, and Drogheda FC.
UEFA A · USSF A License · UEFA B · US Youth License
Luke Cassidy
Boys and Girls Soccer Coach
boys and girls
Luke began his coaching career back in 2016 after interning as a soccer player at University of Santa Barbara, CA. He also formerly coached in Chicago, IL at club level and has now been with OBGC since the Fall 2023. University of California Santa Barbara. Luke played semi-professional soccer in England whilst he completed his 3-year University Bachelor’s Degree in Football Coaching, Development & Administration.
University Bachelor’s Degree in Football Coaching, Development & Administration
UEFA B · UEFA C license
Liam Giffin
Boys Soccer Coach
boys
Liam has coached with OBGC since Fall 2022. Liam played for OBGC his entire youth soccer career from the age of 6-18. Liam won 3 State cups, 1 Region1 Championship, USYSA National league and went to Nationals. Liam played at McDaniel University and Duquesne University.
Grassroots 11v11 · Grassroots 7v7
Sergio Quisquinay
Boys Soccer Coach
boys
Previously coached soccer with Cerritos, MSI and Maryland Rush Montgomery.
USSF D · Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist
Alan Pringle
U7/U8 Developmental Academy Director
U8 Developmental Academy; youngest players (3 - 8 years old)
Alan oversees the U8 Developmental Academy at OBGC for our youngest players (3 - 8 years old). Alan has worked with many top level travel teams within OBGC over the past 15 years. Alan is a former professional soccer player for Sheffield Wednesday from 1994 - 1998.
USSF C License · USSF Youth License
Gavin Dodd
Boys Age Group Coordinator
2007, 2014 and 2015 boys teams; Maryland State ODP U14 boys
Gavin joined the OBGC coaching staff in 2009. He currently head the 2007, 2014 and 2015 boys teams as well as the Maryland State ODP U14 boys. Gavin is a former college soccer player.
BA in Physical Education
USSF C National Youth License · NCAA Advanced Regional Diploma · English FA licensed coach
Brendan Henry
Boys and Girls Soccer Coach
boys and girls
Brendan has coached with OBGC since Fall 2020. He also currently coaches varsity at John F Kennedy HS. Brendan also played for OBGC Rangers his entire youth soccer career from the age of 6-18.
Grassroots 11v11 · Grassroots 7v7
Patrick Watkins
Boys Soccer Coach
boys; 2012 Girls Travel Team
Patrick was the Assistant Coach for the Claremont Mud Scripps and started coaching at OBGC in the Fall 2024. Patrick players for OBGC and at DePaul University where he was on the 2018-2021 Big East All Academic Team.
Grassroots
Kristen Henseler
Girls academy team coach
girls academy teams ranging from U9-U12
Where they play
7 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
OBGC Community ParkPrimary
4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832
Freeman Fields at OBGC Park
4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832
OBGC Field 108
19200 Olney Mill Rd, Olney, MD 20832
MLK Turf
Turf
Olney Elementary School
3401 Queen Mary Dr, Olney, MD 20832
Laytonia Recreation Park
7300 Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Lucido Fields at Covenant Park
3 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Player uniforms, Warm-up kits, Practice jerseys, Bags, Costs related to travel to games, tournaments, or practices, MSYSA Registration fee.
Get in touch
How to reach OBGC
4501 Olney-Laytonsville Rd. Olney, MD 20832
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