About Golden Boot

Golden Boot Soccer is a year-round soccer training company that has been nurturing, developing, and challenging young players in the DC Metro Area since 1996. We offer summer camps, winter indoor training, and year-round programs for ages 3-18, from beginners through advanced. Choices include: Lil’ Boots introductory classes for ages 3-6, CognoSoccer, StreetSoccer, private and mini groups, and skills classes for house and travel-level players. From first touch to elite play, we help children develop soccer skills, fitness, confidence, and a love for this “beautiful game.” 


We pride ourselves on:

 

  • Giving back to the community through scholarships, partnerships with nonprofits, support for school PTAs, and more.
  • A culture of safety and communication that puts players and families first.
  • Experienced staff who know how to work with, challenge, and encourage young athletes, and who are dedicated to continuing their professional growth.
  • A unique style of teaching focusing on technical development, soccer IQ, and team play, and which promotes sportsmanship, fair play and passion for the game.

 

About Owner Tamir Linhart

Tamir Linhart is a former professional and college player. He had a 7-year professional career with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League. During that time, Hapoel Tel Aviv won 2 National Championships and qualified for the UEFA Cup. Tamir was the Top-Scorer of the UEFA Intertoto Cup. He also played professionally for the Washington Warthogs of the Continental Indoor Soccer League. Linhart played collegiality for George Mason University where he was a 2 time All American and was voted “Soccer America” magazine MVP. Tamir is a member of the George Mason University Soccer Hall of Fame and the Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Tamir has over 25 years of coaching experience. He worked with thousands of players in camps and clinics. Tamir runs coaches clinics for professional and volunteer coaches. He is a soccer columnist and a former radio commentator for the World Football Daily.
Gordon Bradley, NY Cosmos Head Coach who coached Pele and Cruyff
“Tamir is one of the most talented players I have seen” Jewish week 7.10.93
Tamir Linhart
Bruce Arena, DC United & US National World Cup Team’s Head Coach
“I would take Linhart any day. Linhart’s the best I have seen” The Daily Press 10.30.93

Golden Boot Staff

We hire experienced soccer professionals who have a talent for the game AND a talent for working with young athletes. The result is a very deep bench of trainers who truly enjoy coaching children, and who have the perception and skills necessary to help our players develop their potential. Soccer is an exciting, rewarding, fast-moving sport. We take multiple steps to help players stay safe and have fun, by making sure trainers are trained themselves in the latest coaching and safety issues.

Our trainers are:

  • Carefully selected
  • Experienced and well-trained
  • Background-checked
  • Hold a coaching license
  • Hold a CDC Concussion Training certification
  • Trained in first aid and CPR

 

Employment 

We have openings for a select number of part-time trainers. Candidates should have playing experience, experience working with youth players, an ability to relate to kids, and a passion for coaching. We offer a variety of training programs for boys and girls ages 3-18, and are looking for engaging, enthusiastic, positive professionals who enjoy working with developing soccer players. Flexible morning, evening and/or weekend schedules are available. For more information, email us at info@goldenbootsoccer.com or call 703-287-0088.

Refund and Cancellations Policy

Inclement weather policy


No refunds will be given if a camp or class is canceled due to inclement weather. For weekly classes, we will attempt to schedule a makeup session, generally added to the end of the schedule. For camp days that must be fully canceled, we will issue a pro-rated credit that may be used for any future camp or class, with the exception of private and semiprivate, mini-group training, or partnership-based camps. For winter weather, please note that Golden Boot Soccer does not follow the cancellation schedule of a particular county school system or government.


Cancellations


All cancellations must be received in writing 2 weeks before the start of the program. If you have to cancel your registration after these dates, Golden Boot Soccer will issue you a program credit for all fees paid. Your credit is transferable to a family member and may be used for any scheduled camp or program, with the exception of private and semiprivate, mini-group training, or partnership-based camps. There will be no refunds for withdrawals that occur after the start of a program.

2025 Update: A Note to Our Federal Families


We know that many local families are feeling very uncertain right now. If you are reluctant to make plans with us because of a recent job loss, or a potential job loss, please reach out to us to discuss scholarships, installment payments and/or refund flexibility.


We appreciate everyone in the Golden Boot Family, and want to do what we can to create a bright spot for you and your children during this time. Please let us know how we can help.