RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
RDP — Two Ways to Play. One League. More Choice.
Welcome to the Tonka United Recreational Development PROGRAM (RDP), the next step in our 45+ year Recreation Soccer tradition, serving players from Kindergarten to High School. RDP is designed for families who want more than just games, without the full-year commitment of competitive teams. It’s a flexible, development-focused option for players ready to grow, build confidence, and deepen their love for the game.
All players register for Tonka United’s Rec League, which is games only and exactly as families know it. RDP is a low-cost, high-value, optional add-on that provides 4–5 additional training sessions during the 7–9 week season. These sessions are led by US Soccer licensed Staff Coaches and supported by our Competitive, Pre-Comp, Juniors, and Junior Coaches, delivering professional, age-appropriate training alongside your regular games.
This means one league, one schedule, and the same teams and friends, with two clear ways to participate.
Rec League
Weekly games at a consistent time and location. Classic rec soccer focused on fun, teamwork, and community with no additional training beyond the preseason week.
Rec League + RDP
All Rec League games plus 4–5 RDP training sessions led by professional Staff Coaches. Players receive structured development, more touches on the ball, and a clear pathway toward Pre-Comp and Competitive Team opportunities. Families can experience the preseason RDP week included in all registrations and upgrade during the season based on what fits their player best.
Professional Coaching, Powered by Community
RDP blends full-time, US Soccer licensed Staff Coaches with the passion of our 150+ seasonal Volunteer Parent Coaches. Staff and Junior Coaches lead all RDP training, providing consistent instruction, familiar faces each week, and a clear connection to future development pathways. On game days, Volunteer Parent Coaches lead the Rec League game experience, supported on site by Competitive, Pre-Comp, Tonka Juniors, RDP Staff, and Junior Coaches. This model preserves Tonka United’s family-driven, community-first spirit while delivering professional standards that help players grow.
How It Works
Select the season you’d like to join below.
- One seamless registration
- Consistent, appointment-based soccer each week
- Play with friends
- Professional and organized schedule
What Happens Next
- Choose Your Season & Grade: Register by your player’s current school-year grade.
- Pick Your Package: Rec League (games only) or RDP (games + training).
- Friends & Volunteer: Submit your one friend request (optional). Rec and RDP players are placed on the same teams. Indicate if you’d like to serve as a Volunteer Parent Assistant Coach and/or help support RDP sessions.
- Uniform Details: Enter your player’s shirt size and preferred uniform number. Uniforms are included at no additional cost, and processed by Spirit Gear MN in Downtown Excelsior. 2–3 weeks before the season, you’ll pick up your kit.
- Rosters: 2–3 weeks before the season, final team rosters and RDP training groups will be released.
- Schedules & Season Kickoff: Rec League game times and field locations are listed on our Rec pages. RDP training weeks and times are listed on our Rec pages, but the specific training groups and schedules are released 2–3 weeks before the season. The season begins with a preseason training week, followed by games starting the next week.
What Are You Waiting For?
Spots will fill quickly each season, and the best way to secure your player’s place, and their friends’, is to register early. Whether your family is looking for classic rec league soccer or the added Recreational Development Program, Tonka United offers a simple, flexible path for every player.
