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 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.
U8 JR. ACADEMY YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | U8 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY | U8 2022-23 JR. ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRYOUTS | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. For more information contact Axel Flaten . | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. For more information contact Axel Flaten . | Registration Opens: Early December 2022 |
| START/END | Start Date: June 2022 End Date: April TBD | Start Date: Sept 2022 End Date: Nov 20th | Start Date: Mid Jan 2023 End Date: Mid April |
| 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 5:00-6:30pm Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff | Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:00-6:30pm Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| COST | Cost $1200 (Includes $120 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $460 (Includes $100 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $460 (Includes $100 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) |
| SEASON | South Sound League Summer Trainings/Jamborees: June - Mid August Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Winter Break: 11/21 - 1/18 Spring Season: Jan - April (approx. 7 games) | South Sound League Fall Season: Sept - Nov 21st (approx. 9 games) | South Sound League Winter/Spring Season: Jan 18th - April (approx. 7 games) |
| TOURNAMENTS/ 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 | U9 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY PROGRAM | U9 JR. ACADEMY 22-23 WINTER/SPRING ONLY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRYOUTS | Contact Viet Nguyen for more information | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. For more information: Boys U9 contact Axel Flaten Girls U9 contact Viet Nguyen | The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. For more information: Boys U9 contact Axel Flaten Girls U9 contact Viet Nguyen | Registration Opens: Early December 2022 |
| START/END | Start Date: June 2022 End Date: April TBD | Start Date: June 2022 End Date: April TBD | Start Date: Sept 2022 End Date: Nov 20th | Start Date: Jan 18th End Date: Mid April 2022 |
| 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 Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff |
| COST | Cost $1800 (Includes $300 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $1500 (Includes $200 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $580 (Includes $145 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase) | Cost $580 (Includes $145 registration) Additional Cost - $165 uniform (one-time purchase) |
| 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 11/21 - 1/18 Spring Season Mid Jan - April (approx. 7 games) | South Sound League Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) | South Sound League Spring Season Mid Jan- April (approx. 7 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. | 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!
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
