2023 Winter Tryouts: U8 – U9 Girls & Boys

Birth Years 2015-2017

U8/U9 Jr. Academy & U8 RCL tryout dates are 12/2/2023

 

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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 program is specific skills development of each player that attends.

Questions about the Jr. RCL and Jr. Academy programs? Contact Axel Flaten.

 

 

 

What is the difference between U8 & U9 Jr Academy and U9 RCL?

PacNW offers two programs for our youngest players, the U8 & U9 Jr. Academy program and the U9 RCL program.

The U8 & U9 Jr. Academy Program serves as an experiential bridge between recreational and premier soccer skills and financial requirements, 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 U9 RCL Program provides a premier level experience for girls and boys with birth years 2015. This is a full year program with traditional tryouts and teams competes in the Regional Club League (RCL).  Any player not placed on a RCL team during tryouts are welcome to register for one of our U8 & U9 Jr. Academy programs.

Both programs follow the PacNW curriculum with an emphasis on individual skill, small number scenarios (2v1, 2v2, etc), and decision making.

U8/U9 Jr. Academy

  • This program is open to all and very flexible, with families having 4 choices:
    • All Year (May 2023-April 2024)
    • Summer/Fall (May 2023 – November 2023)
    • Summer Camp – one month (June 2023 – July 2023)
    • Winter/Spring (January 2024 – April 2024)
  • This program includes all non-RCL U8’s and U9’s.
  • Teams practice Mon & Wed, 5:15-6:30, at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila
  • Key points:
    • Players all train together in a pool.
    • Players may join throughout the year on a rolling basis.
    • Rosters formed just prior to the Fall season and revisited in the Winter based on development needs of players and changes in player counts.
  • For league play, teams compete on Sundays in the South Sound League versus other regional Jr. Academy teams.

U9 RCL

  • This option is an all-year program, May 2023 – April 2024.
  • There will be traditional tryouts for these teams over two days (April 25 at Starfire Sports Complex & Due to Sounders event at Starfire, the April 26 tryout will be held at Sacajawea field in Federal Way)
  • This program will include our top two U9 teams – Maroon and Blue – for both boys and girls.
  • Teams practice Mon & Wed, 5:00-6:30, at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila
  • Teams participate in the Regional Club league (RCL). The majority of PacNW teams participate in this league.
  • The players will be selected into a “pool” for the summer, with both coaches working with the pool.
    • In the summer, rosters will be formed for the 2 teams for the Fall RCL Season
    • In December or January, the coaches will revisit rosters to see if any movement needs to take place for the best interest of the players development.
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What is “Try (Us) Out” for U8 & U9 Junior Academy?

The PacNW U8/U9 free ‘Try (Us) Out'” is held at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila (see field and time below). This fun training is a chance for families to see what our program is like.  Every player who participates in our “Try (Us) Out” day will be invited to join the Jr. Academy.  Registration for Junior Academy will open April 28th.

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Registration information for the 2023-24 season. 

2023 programs available in each age group areoutlined below.  Any player registered for the PacNW U8/U9 tryout will receive a link to register for the program of your choice.  If you missed tryouts and would like to register, or you have questions about the Jr. RCL and Jr. Academy programs, Contact Axel Flaten.

2023 Tryout & 'Try Us Out' Fields, Times & TCB Information

For Winter Tryout December 2nd 2023 please click here for more information and to register.

 

 

What to Wear/Bring to Tryouts

  • Bring a water bottle and an age-appropriate size soccer ball marked with your name and phone number.
  • Shin guards MUST be worn to participate.
  • Players should not wear apparel with logos from their Select, Club, or ODP team.

2023 U9 RCL Tryout Results

Tryout Results

PacNW will publish tryout results of players who make a team, using their numbered pinnie. The final decision will be made by the respective Coach with input from technical evaluators. A mandatory parent/player/coach team meeting called Taking Care of Business (TCB) happens shortly after tryouts.

 

2023 U8 Programs (Birth Year 2016)


U8 JR. ACADEMY
YEAR ROUND PROGRAM		U8 JR. ACADEMY
SUMMER/FALL PROGRAM
U8 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY
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
STRUCTURETraining 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
REGISTERTo 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
COSTCost $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)
SEASONSouth 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 jamborees2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees
NOTESPlease 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.

2023 U9 Programs (Birth Year 2015)

U9 RCL - YEAR ROUND PROGRAMU9 JR. ACADEMY
YEAR ROUND PROGRAM		Boys U9 JUNIOR ACADEMY
SUMMER/ FALL PROGRAM		U9 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY PROGRAM
TRYOUTS
April 25th & 26th		Contact Axel Flaten for more informationThe 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/ENDStart 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
STRUCTURETraining 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
REGISTERContact Axel Flaten for more informationTo 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
COSTCost $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)
SEASONRCL 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.
NOTESPlease 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.

Junior Program Informational Video

Goals

  • Increase technical competency and preparation in the following areas:
    • Dribbling and ball control.
    • Skill development – Fakes and Moves.
    • Development of positive game behaviors – Creative, attacking players.
  • Address and meet the needs and demands for professional training at U8 – U9.
    • Create a high performance culture for liked minded players.
    • Meet the changing demands of the soccer landscape in WA.
    • Provide players and parents with opportunities for professional coaching.
  • Provide player development opportunities that are not currently on offer by the association or surrounding organizations.
  • Provide a road map for the overall development of the player on and off the field.

Coaching Staff

2023 Junior Academy Staff

Youth Development Director: Eugene Poublon
Youth Co-Director: Axel Flaten
Junior Academy Registrar: Serwaah Fordjour

Coaching Staff

BU8 Jr. Academy (2016): Anthony O’Neil, Robert Aubrey, Sammy Corrales

BU9 RCL (2015): Liz Spencer

BU9 Jr. Academy (2015): Hector Bentacourt

GU8 Jr. Academy (2016): Michelle Carmel,  Abby Carmel

GU9 RCL (2015): Jenna Martinez

 

Skills Videos

Skills Videos

PacNW offers many tutorial videos for players to practice essential 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.

Regularly practicing these skills will help players improve fundamental skills. All players need is a ball and determination!

PacNW Junior Academy Youtube Page
Skills Videos by Level