U8-U10 Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024
U11+ Thanksgiving break begins
Nov. 25th- Nov. 28th
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Tryouts for Winter/Spring U8 RCL (Birth year 2017) will be held on Saturday, December 7th.
General program information for all PacNW U8 and U9 Programs can be found in the FAQ section below.
Please contact Axel Flaten if you have any questions regarding our U8 or U9 teams.
“Try us Out” for Winter/Spring U9 (Birth year 2016-2018) will be held on Saturday, December 7th.
General program information for all PacNW U8 and U9 Programs can be found in the FAQ section below.
Please contact Axel Flaten if you have any questions regarding our U8 or U9 teams.
Open to all non-RCL players born 2019-2016
Date: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Starfire Sports Complex Field #3
*Bring an age-appropriate size soccer ball marked with the player name and phone number, shin guards, and water*
PacNW places a high level of importance on the technical development of young players. Skills development at these ages is critical to future success, and consequently our priority in the Junior Academy is specific skills development of each player that attends.
PacNW offers two programs for our youngest players, the U8 & U9 Junior Academy Program and the U8 & U9 RCL program. To learn more about the differences between these programs, please visit our FAQ
The U8 & U9 Junior Academy Program serves as an experiential bridge between recreational and premier soccer skills, while providing players, parents, and guardians a proper introduction to a professional coaching culture. Several season specific options are available within the Junior Academy program.
The U8 & U9 RCL Program provides a premier level experience for girls and boys birth year 2016 & 2017. Placement on these teams is via traditional tryouts held in April. If you are interested in having your child join U8 or U9 RCL please contact Axel Flaten.
| U8 JR. ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING | |
|---|---|
| TRYOUTS | Registration is OPEN! Tryout Cost: Free! Date: December 7th (Sat) Check-in begins: 11:00am Tryout Session: 11:30am - 1:00pm. Location: Renton Memorial Stadium - 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 |
| START/END | Start Date: Jan 17th, 2025 End Date: Mid April |
| STRUCTURE | Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| REGISTER | Click here to register |
| COST | Cost $540 (Includes $120 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) |
| SEASON | South Sound League Winter/Spring Season: Jan 22nd - April (approx. 7 games) |
| TOURNAMENTS/ JAMBOREES | |
| NOTES | Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. |
| U9 JR. ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING ONLY |
|---|
| Registration is OPEN! Tryout Cost: Free! Date: December 7th (Sat) Check-in begins: 11:00am Try Us Out Session: 11:30am - 1:00pm. Location: Renton Memorial Stadium - 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 |
| Start Date: Jan 17th, 2025 End Date: Mid April |
| Training 2x per week. Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| Click here to register |
| Cost $640 (Includes $160 registration) Additional Cost - Uniform (one-time purchase) |
| South Sound League Spring Season Mid Jan- April (approx. 7 games) |
| Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. |
All skill levels are welcome at PacNW’s Junior Academy. U8 & U9 RCL teams are selected through tryouts, but any player is welcome to join the Junior Academy Teams.
PacNW offers many tutorial videos for players to practice essential skills. These are not required, but regularly practicing these skills will help players improve fundamental skills.
One series offers sequential videos that increase in difficulty, where players should challenge themselves to master each level before moving to the next. Other videos on PacNW’s Junior Academy Youtube page, offer tutorials on specific moves.
All players need is a ball and determination!
Player Development Director: Eugene Poublon
Youth Co-Director: Axel Flaten
RCL Registrar: Robin Hautamaki
Jr. Academy Registrar: Serwaah Fordjour
Jr. Academy Manager: Cindi Dodd