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