Washington Youth Soccer introduced a U8 RCL league this Winter 2021. Tryouts for Winter Session for the new U8 RCL teams (Birth Years 2014 & 2015) and U9 RCL teams (Birth year 2013) were held Saturday, December 4, 2021. More information on this and other U8 programs are located under U8 Programs on this page. PacNW is also looking for more players to join our U9 Junior Academy Teams – See Teams Looking For Additional Players.
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 2013 & 2014. Placement on these teams is via traditional tryouts held in May. If you are interested in having your child join U9 RCL please contact Ryan Dortch. Our new U8 RCL team tryout will be held December 4th, 2021. Tryout information and registration is located under U8 Programs on this page.
U8 TRYOUT REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
U8 RCL YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | U8 JUNIOR ACADEMY -YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | U8 JUNIOR ACADEMY - WINTER/SPRING | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRYOUTS/PLACEMENT DATES | December 4 10:00 am - 11:15 am Renton Memorial Stadium, Renton WA. | SPRING 2022 | December 4 10:00 am - 11:15 am Renton Memorial Stadium, Renton WA. |
| START/END | Start Date: January 19th End Dated: April TBD | Start Date: May 2022 End Date: April TBD | Start Date: Jan 19th End Date: April TBD |
| STRUCTURE | 2x per week Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | 2x per week Fall/Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | 2x per week Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| REGISTER | Contact Ryan Dortch for more information | Registration closed | Register here |
| COST | Cost $250 | Cost $1300 (Includes $175 registration) Additional Cost - $165 uniform (one-time purchase to be used for any part of the season) | Cost $250 |
| SEASON | Winter/Spring Season: Jan- April (approx. 7 games) | Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Winter Break 11/22 - 1/18 Spring Season: Jan - April (approx. 7 games) | Winter/Spring Season: Jan- April (approx. 7 games) |
| NOTES | May include 3 jamboree events and Fall Festival Jamboree if current phase guidelines permit. No additional charge for jamborees. | ||
| 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 | JUNIOR ACADEMY YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | JUNIOR ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING ONLY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRYOUT/PLACEMENT DATE | SPRING 2022 | SPRING 2022 | December 4 10:00 am - 11:15 am |
| START/END | Start Date: May TBD End Date: April TBD | Start Date: May TBD End Date: April TBD | Start Date: Jan 19th End Date: April TBD |
| STRUCTURE | 2 x per week Mon & Wed 5:00-6:30 Fall/Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30 Fall/Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | 2x per week Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| REGISTER | Contact Ryan Dortch for more information | Register here | Register here |
| COST | Cost $1700 (Includes $350 registration) Additional Cost - $185 uniform (one-time purchase to be used for any part of the season) | Cost $1500 (Includes $240 registration) Additional Cost - $165 uniform (one-time purchase to be used for any part of the season) | Cost $545 (Includes $125 registration) Additional Cost - $165 uniform (one-time purchase to be used for any part of the season) |
| SEASON | RCL League Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Winter Break TBD - follows U10 RCL schedule. Spring Season Jan- April (approx. 7 games) | South Sound League Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Winter Break 11/22 - 1/18 Spring Season Jan- April (approx. 7 games) | South Sound League Spring Season Jan- April (approx. 7 games) |
| NOTES | May include 3 jamboree events if if current phase guidelines permit. No additional charge for jamborees. | May include 3 jamboree events and Fall Festival Jamboree if current phase guidelines permit. No additional charge for jamborees. | |
| May include one tournament event for additional fee (To cover the cost of tournament registration). | |||
| 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. |
Director: Ryan Dortch
Junior Academy Coordinator: Kari Maltos
Junior Academy Registrar: Serwaah Fordjour
All skill levels are welcome at PacNW’s Junior Academy. U8 and 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!
