In this episode of Soccer Sidelines, host Mingo Roberts sits down with Denis Chekuristov, founder of DC Way Soccer, an award-winning Capitol Hill club known for making the game fun while building strong players and communities. We talk about the origins of DC Way, its unique approach to youth development, what parents should prioritize at the early stages, and how families can navigate the journey from recreation to travel soccer. Denis shares why learning soccer is like learning to crawl, walk, and then run—reminding us that growth takes time, patience, and joy at every stage.