Hi Families!

We are excited to launch The start of Dover Sherborn Academy!

In case you missed the informational sessions the recordings are below: 

• K-2 Session: https://youtu.be/-LVNVFi_SVQ
• 3-8th grade https://youtu.be/riDWk05fwU4 

Tryout Dates

All primary tryouts will take place at Marshall Field in Holliston.

• Monday, March 16 – 5:45 PM

• Tuesday, March 24 – 6:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 25 – 6:00 PM

Location: Marshall Field,150 Marshall St, Holliston, MA 01746

Players may attend any of the tryout dates. Trialists will be grouped by age, and while players are welcome to come to any session, it is often helpful to attend with friends or teammates in the same age group.

Tryout Registration

All players must register for tryouts in advance using the form below:

https://forms.gle/CwAwKMiaUNnfr1uy8

The form allows us to organize players by age group and prepare the appropriate training groups for each session.

Please complete one form per player.

Tryout Fee

The cost to participate in the tryout is $15 per player. Payment can be made in person or venmoed to @nextstepsoccer.

Tryout Format

Each session will include:

• Technical training exercises

• Small-sided games

• Open play

This format allows our staff to evaluate players in both structured training and game environments.

What to Bring

Players should bring:

• Cleats

• Shin guards

• Water

Dover-Sherborn apparel is recommended but not required.

Weather Backup Location

In the event of severe weather, we have reserved indoor backup space at:

Downtown Sports, 240 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Backup times:

• Mondays: 6:45–8:00 PM

• Saturdays: 5:30–8:00 PM

If a tryout needs to be moved indoors, we will communicate that update in advance.

 

 

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Sign up for Fall 2026 Soccer! deadline May 23- grades 3-8!

GRADE 3-8

Players Must Register by May 23rd This allows DSSC to form and register an accurate number of teams with BAYS.

• BAYS teams will practice 2x/week with games on Saturday (early Sept-mid Nov).
• Players registering for Grades 4-8 should plan to attend the DSSC Independent Player Assessment for their grade.  The assessments will occur on May 26-29. Exact times and locations TBD 
• DSSC is a no-cut program and all players will be placed on a team. 
• Team assignments will be sent out in early August.
• Interested in volunteering?  Check the Volunteer box when registering your player and we will be in touch. We are always looking for Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and managers, so please sign up if you'd like to get involved.  Previous coaching experience is NOT needed.

Players Age 3-Grade 2 will participate in our in-town programs while those in Grades 3-8 will be placed on a travel team in the Boston Area Youth Soccer League (BAYS).  We are a no-cut club: all are welcome!

REGISTER HERE

• AGE 3-GRADE 2 

  Registration will remain open until August  2026

• Age 3 through Grade 1 programs run on Sundays
• Grade 2 programs practice 1x/week with games on Saturdays
• Program details will be updated at DSSoccer.net 

Registration Questions? Email our Registrar