PacNW is introducing a U8 RCL option this Winter 2022. Tryouts for the PacNW U8 (Birth Years 2016 and 2017) and U9 (Birth year 2015) RCL team will be held TBD. Additionally PacNW will have options to join our U8/U9 Junior Academy Program that runs January through April. An information meeting will be held for parents at the field during the tryout. General program information for all PacNW U8 and U9 Programs can be found in the FAQ section below.
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 2014 & 2015. Placement on these teams is via traditional tryouts held in April. If you are interested in having your child join U9 RCL please contact Viet Nguyen. If you are interested in having your child join U8 RCL please contact Axel Flaten.
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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!
Youth Director: Viet Nguyen
Youth Technical Asst Director: Eugene Poublon
Jr. Academy Coordinator: Axel Flaten
RCL Registrar: Robin Hautamaki
Jr. Academy Registrar: Serwaah Fordjour
Jr. Academy Manager: Cindi Dodd