(Visit the 2023-2024 Tryout page for times and locations)
Tryouts for U9 RCL (Birth year 2015) will be held concurrently with our Try Us Out for the PacNW U8 & U9 Junior Academy (Birth Years 2015 – 2017). 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 U8 or U9 RCL please contact Axel Flaten.
U8 JR. ACADEMY YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | U8 JR. ACADEMY SUMMER/FALL PROGRAM | U8 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY |
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| TRYOUTS April 25th & 26th | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Axel Flaten for more information | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Axel Flaten for more information | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Axel Flaten for more information |
| START/END | Start Date: June 2023 End Date: April TBD | Start Date: June 2023 End Date: Nov 2023 | Start Date: Sept 2023 End Date: Nov 20th |
| STRUCTURE | Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Fall/Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:00-6:30pm Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| REGISTER | To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten | To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten | To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten |
| COST | Cost $1400 (Includes $140 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $980 (Includes $140 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $540 (Includes $120 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) |
| SEASON | South Sound League Summer Trainings/Jamboree: June - Mid August Summer Breaks: June 28-July 4; August 14-20 Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Spring Season: Mid Jan - April (approx. 7 games): | League Summer Trainings/Jamboree: June - Mid August Summer Breaks: June 28-July 4; August 14-20 Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) | South Sound League Fall Season: Sept - Nov 19th (approx. 9 games) |
| TOURNAMENTS/ JAMBOREES | 2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees | 2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees | |
| NOTES | Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. | Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. | Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. |
| U9 RCL - YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | U9 JR. ACADEMY YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | Boys U9 JUNIOR ACADEMY SUMMER/ FALL PROGRAM | U9 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY PROGRAM | |
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| TRYOUTS April 25th & 26th | Contact Axel Flaten for more information | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Jr Registrar for more information | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Jr Registrar for more information | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Jr Registrar for more information |
| START/END | Start Date: June 2023 End Date: April TBD | Start Date: June 2023 End Date: April TBD | Start Date: June 2023 End Date: Nov 19th | Start Date: Sept 2023 End Date: Nov 19th |
| STRUCTURE | Training 2 x per week Fall/Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff. May require third practice on specific weeks. | Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Fall/Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | Training 2x per week. Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| REGISTER | Contact Axel Flaten for more information | To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten | To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten | To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten |
| COST | Cost $2100 (Includes $300 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $1650 (Includes $210 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $1170 (Includes $210 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $640 (Includes $160 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) |
| SEASON | RCL League Summer Breaks: June 28-July 4; August 14-20 Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Winter Break TBD - follows U10 RCL schedule. Spring Season Jan- April (approx. 7 games) | South Sound League Summer Trainings/Jamboree: June - Mid August Summer Breaks: June 28-July 4; August 14-20 Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Spring Season: Mid Jan - April (approx. 7 games): | South Sound League Summer Trainings/Jamboree: June - Mid August Summer Breaks: June 28-July 4; August 14-20 Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) | South Sound League Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) |
| TOURNAMENTS/ JAMBOREES | 2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees. | 2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees. | 2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees. | |
| NOTES | Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. | Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. | Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. | 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
