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Youth Development Program (U8-U10)
In our Youth Development Program (YDP), players born 2013-2016 will be challenged through fun games and team interaction. This program prepares players for competitive soccer and improves recreational players' skills. The engaging, age appropriate program focuses on the early development of individual players with an emphasis on:
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Teamwork and Competition, introduced at a developmentally appropriate level
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Technical Skills & Body Mechanics
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Tactical Knowledge & Decision Making
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Individual Growth & Communication
We do not run "formal tryouts" for our Youth Development Program (YDP) teams. During our player assessments (held in early-May each year) our coaches will get to know your player's focus, listening skills and ability to participate as part of a team through fun challenges and games. In general all players, regardless of technical skills, will be offered a spot on a team. This is a great opportunity to get your child active and engaged with other player's their age!
Missed Tryouts? Join Mid-Season:
If you are interested in joining mid-season, please contact pcusc@pcusc.org to connect with the head coach of the age-group. If there are any spots currently available, your player will be invited to attend one of the team's regular training sessions to see if it is a good fit. You must register for "tryouts," pay the $25 fee and sign all waivers before attending the session. If the coach would like to offer your player a spot, you will be sent the official team invite and will be able to register for the season. Club membership rates will be prorated based on date of first official practice.
Summer-Fall Membership (May-November): $650.00
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Two practices each week at Buckman Field Park.
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Summer tournaments and jamborees in June, July, & August in the Portland Metro Area: Beaverton 4v4 (June), PCU Summer Classic (July), PCU Rose City Classic (August).
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Fall league games on Sundays in September, October, & November in the Portland Metro Area.
Spring Membership (February-April): $350.00
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Two practices each week at Buckman Field Park.
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Spring league games on Sundays in February, March, & April in the Portland Metro Area
Financial Aid:
Payment plans and scholarships are available. Applications must be submitted within 3 days of being offered a spot on a team. Listed fees do not include uniforms and tournament fees.
Our Coaching Staff
Our outstanding team of coaches are dedicated to giving our members the best possible club soccer experience. We strive to surround our members with coaches that are successful on and off the field. Learn more your player's coaches, including their playing/coaching background below:
We offer both Skills Camps, that are structured like fun training sessions (with an emphasis on improving campers' technical skills and enhancing in game decision making), as well as Summer Day-Camps that are soccer-based but include classic summer camp games, coloring, water fights on hot days and more! All camps are ran by PCU Coaching Staff.
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Skills Camp: June 13-16, 9am-12pm
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June Summer Camp: June 20-23, 9am-2pm
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July Summer Camp: July 18-21, 9am-2pm
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Skills Camp: July 25-28, 9am-12pm
Open to all players of all experience and ability levels, born 2008-2015 (not just current PCU players).
Techne Training App
Each player's PCU Membership fees includes new technical training sessions every week, shooting sessions, Techne GK sessions, Time Trial Drills, and the chance to compete for a spot on the Techne Leaderboards.
