Premier Academy

Premier Academy Overview | U13 - U19

Team Selection Process

The Premier Academy tryouts take place prior to our Junior and Senior Academy tryouts.  When registering you still register for Junior or Senior Academy, then if you’re selected to a team following tryouts you will be invited to join the Premier Academy team.  Players who are not selected to the team would then attend their location based Junior or Senior Academy tryout.  You only have to register once and that fee will cover you for the Premier and Jr./Sr. Academy tryouts if you are not selected to a Premier Academy team.  Players who are not interested in the Premier Academy or cannot make the commitment to the team do not have to try out for the Premier Academy, they can just attend their Junior or Senior Academy tryout.

Purpose

To provide the best daily environment for dedicated, high performance youth soccer players to achieve long term individual development goals with a team of like minded teammates, training staff, and families.

Standards | The Premier Academy promotes 7 Key Performance Standards:

  • Player Development Effectiveness
  • Staff, Leadership, Structure, and Qualifications
  • Style of Play & Philosophy
  • Training Environment & Personal Development
  • Facilities & Infrastructure
  • Respect
  • Resources

Who is it for

Players born 2007 – 2001

  • Technical, Tactical, Physical, and/or Psychological High Performance Traits
  • Players and families dedicated to a 12 month competition Calendar
  • Players who prioritize soccer over other activities

Benefits

The United PDX Premier Academy provides the best everyday club environment:

  • Focused, methodological training plan
  • Individual Development Plans (IDP) for each player
  • Long-Term Player Development
  • Emphasis on long-term development, less on winning
  • Comprehensive training and events calendar
  • Consistent exposure to top level teachers, teammates, and opponents

This program is the most progressive educational environment based on global standards.

Competition

Local Leagues, National League NW Conference, National League, College Showcases, Out of State Tournaments

Costs

$1,800 | Financial Assistance Available

Families will be responsible for covering event costs (lodging, travel, per-diem).

Register Now

Premier Academy players must still register for Jr or Sr Academy and will be placed on Premier Academy team following tryouts.  Clicking the link above will open our Stack Sports registration platform in a new window.

“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”
– George Washington Carver

Traits of a United PDX Player

  • Pursue excellence in all endeavors.
  • Be enthusiastic in all our endeavors. Pursue personal, team and club goals with passion.
  • Strive daily to continue our education and learning. We share our knowledge and support every endeavor to further our education in all aspects. Knowledge is a prerequisite for wisdom.
  • Stand as one. We win together, lose together and grow together. Our group is strong and supportive.
  • We are loyal to our mission, values, goals, the game and our membership.
  • Work hard. A sense of fulfillment comes from hard work and achievement.

Premier Academy Directors

  • Matt Broadhead
    Senior Academy Director
  • Esty Geiger
    Senior Academy Assistant Director