2022 Tryouts: U8 – U9 Girls & Boys

Birth Years 2014-2015

 

U8 & U9 RCL Tryouts – TBD

U8 & U9 Junior Academy ‘Try Us Out’ – TBD

 

Registration Coming Soon

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.

 

 

 

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 (field and time TBD). Please check back for updates on time and field location. 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 Pacific Northwest Soccer Club.

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What is the difference between U8/U9 Junior Academy and U8/U9 RCL?

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

The U8 & U9 Junior 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 U8 & U9 RCL Program provides a premier level experience for girls and boys birth year 2014 & 2015. This is a full year program with traditional tryouts.  Any player not placed on a team during tryouts is welcome to register for one of our U9 Junior 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 Junior Academy

  • This program is open to all and very flexible, with families having 4 choices:
    • All Year (May 2022-April 2023)
    • Fall/Summer (May 2022 – November 2022)
    • Summer Camp – one month (June 2022 – July 2022)
    • Winter/Spring (January 2022 – April 2022)
  • 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
  • This will be run similar to how previous years
    • 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 our region’s Junior Academy league.

U8 & U9 RCL

  • This option is an all-year program, May 2022 – April 2023.
  • There will be traditional tryouts for these teams over two days (dates TBD)
  • This program will include our top two U8 & 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 those rosters to see if any movement needs to take place for the best interest of the players
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How can I register my child for the U8/U9 Try Us Out event or for U8/U9 RCL tryouts?

Registration Coming Soon

Registration information for the 2022-23 season will be coming soon. Please check back later as the information below is for 2021. Registration is online only. Registration is online only.  

  • Registration will close May 19th at 12:00 (noon) one day prior to the first day of tryouts.
  • Families are strongly encouraged to register online prior to the start of tryouts.  A very limited number of computers will be available for walk-up on-site registration. These computers are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. On-site registration may delay your ability to be on time for the start of your tryout session.
  • All players must have a parent or guardian present to register.
  • Check-in, for tryouts will take place at Starfire Sports Complex.
  • Tryout fee for U8 and U9 is free.
  • Tryout check-in begins 20 minutes prior to the start of each session.  Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your session if you were unable to register online and need to complete registration.
  • Current PacNW players must be current on all club fees ($0 balance) in order to participate in tryouts.
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Registration information for the 2022-23 season will be coming soon. Please check back later as the information below is for 2021. 

2021 Tryout fields & times, and programs available in each age group are detailed below.  Questions about U8 and U9 registration?  Contact .

2021 Tryout Fields, Times & TCB Information

Times and Fields subject to change.  Please check back regularly for any updates/changes.

2021 Junior Academy and U9 RCL Tryout Dates, Times and Locations

Age GroupDatesTryout Time/Location
U9 RCL Boys 2013 (U9)Thurs May 20th -
Fri May 21st		4:45-6:15 pm - Field 6
U9 RCL Girls 2013 (U9)Thurs May 20th -
Fri May 21st		6:30-8:00 pm - Field 6
Junior Academy Boys 2013 (U9)Fri May 21st5:00-6:30 pm - Field 7
Junior Academy Girls 2013 (U9)Fri May 21st5:00-6:30 pm - Field 7
Junior Academy Boys 2014 (U8)Fri May 21st5:00-6:30 pm - Field 7
Junior Academy Girls 2014 (U8)Fri May 21st5:00-6:30 pm - Field 7

2021 U8 & 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.

Tryout Results

Boys and Girls

YearTeamPinney NumbersTaking Care of Business
Meeting & Location*
Girls 2013 (U9)Girls U9 RCL Player Pool100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113Sun, May 23rd:
5:00-5:40
Zoom link and meeting details will be sent upon placement on a team.
Boys 2013 (U9)Boys U9 RCL Player Pool60, 61, 63, 68, 71, 73, 74, 75, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 91, 92Sun, May 23rd:
4:00-4:40pm;
Zoom link and meeting details will be sent upon placement on a team.

2021 U8 Programs (Birth Year 2014)

 
U8 RCL YEAR ROUND PROGRAM
U8 JUNIOR ACADEMY -YEAR ROUND PROGRAM		 U8 JUNIOR ACADEMY - WINTER/SPRING
TRYOUTS/PLACEMENT DATESDecember 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
STRUCTURE2x 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
REGISTERContact Ryan Dortch for more information

Registration closed

Register here
COSTCost $250 Cost $1300
(Includes $175 registration)
Additional Cost - $165 uniform
(one-time purchase to be
used for any part of the season)		Cost $250
SEASONWinter/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)
NOTESMay 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.

2021 U9 Programs (Birth Year 2013)

 U9 RCL - YEAR ROUND PROGRAMJUNIOR ACADEMY
YEAR ROUND PROGRAM		JUNIOR ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING ONLY
TRYOUT/PLACEMENT DATESPRING 2022 SPRING 2022December 4
10:00 am - 11:15 am
START/ENDStart Date: May TBD
End Date: April TBD		Start Date: May TBD
End Date: April TBD		Start Date: Jan 19th
End Date: April TBD
STRUCTURE2 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
REGISTERContact Ryan Dortch for more information

Register here

Register here
COSTCost $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)
SEASONRCL 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)
NOTESMay 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.

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.

2021 Coaching Staff and Contact Information

Junior Academy Staff

Director: Ryan Dortch
Junior Academy Coordinator: Kari Maltos
Junior Academy Registrar: Serwaah Fordjour

Junior Academy Coaching Staff

U8 (2014): Michelle Carmel , Keith Flewelling , Kaitlyn Brantzeg and Jacquelyn Anderson

U9 (2013): Miguel Gonzalez , Serwaah Fordjour , Liz Spencer and Molly Merlino

 

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