ABOUT THE JUNIORS DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE
The Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) created the Juniors Developmental League (JDL) in 2019. The purpose of the JDL is to offer a developmental league where our coaches are able to work together within the guidelines of the USSF Player Developmental Initiatives (PDI’s). The JDL serves as an introductory league to prepare our players and teams for the Tennessee State League at ages 12U-19U.
The JDL is meant to create games for teams within each district, but sometimes teams may have to travel due to a lack of teams in a specific area. The JDL is typically split into levels of Most Competitive, Competitive, and Least Competitive. Coaches in every age group are asked to work together to solve problems of imbalance that occur during games. Rather than running up scores, the goal is to find a mutually agreeable solution. Coaches may add/subtract players, move build out lines up/back, or seek a mutually agreeable solution to the imbalance. The team registration fees covers all expenses for the weekend: registration, referee fees (including assigning and mentor) and field fees associated with games.
For more information about JDL, contact our team at JDL@tnsoccer.org.
IMPORTANT JDL LEAGUE PLAY INFO:
- Team Registration DEADLINE: 2 Weeks Before Each Play Date – No Exceptions
- Zoom Meeting: TBD – Be on the lookout for registration.
- Schedule Release Date: Monday before the play date at the latest. Be prepared to play games anytime on Saturdays and Sundays unless other times are noted when registering and listed on the website.
- Please note you will need to have a team created for each team/level you want to enter
PLAY DATES AND LOCATIONS – 2026-2027 Season
August 22-23 – Siegel Park – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON – Closes August 7, 2026
- Games could be Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 10am-6pm – please be prepared to play anytime during the days you request.
September 26-27: Siegel Park (Unless a club wants to Host) – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON – Closes September 11, 2026
- Games could be Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 10am-6pm – please be prepared to play anytime during the days you request.
November 7-8: WL Anderson (White House) – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON – Closes October 23, 2026
- Games could be Saturday 9am-9pm – please be prepared to play anytime during the days you request.
December 5-6: Siegel Park – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON – Closes November 20, 2026
- Games could be Saturday 9am-9pm – please be prepared to play anytime during the days you request. mes will be TBD
February 27-28: Siegel Park – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON – Closes February 12, 2027
- Games could be Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 10am-6pm – please be prepared to play anytime during the days you request.
March 20-21: Siegel Park (Unless a club wants to Host) – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON – Closes March 5, 2027
- Games could be Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 10am-6pm – please be prepared to play anytime during the days you request.
April 24-25: Siegel Park (Unless a club wants to Host) – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON – Closes April 9, 20227
- Games could be Saturday 9am-9pm – please be prepared to play anytime during the days you request.
MAY TBD
- Games will be TBD
Play Date Fees: $399 (or less depending on # Games). (Payable as follows: $199 due at registration and the charged $50/match scheduled)
This covers ALL registration and admin fees to to including ALL ref fees along with ref mentor for each game. Fees are due when registered.
NO REFUNDS