Premier Academy

Premier Academy Overview | U13 - U19

Team Selection Process

The Premier Academy tryouts take place prior to our Competitive Academy tryouts.  If you attend Premier Academy tryouts and are selected to a team you will receive and invitation to join that team.  Players who are not selected to the Premier Academy team would then attend their Competitive Academy tryout.  You only have to register once and that fee will cover you for the Premier and Competitive Academy tryouts.  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 Competitive 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 2008 – 2002

  • 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).

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

Traits of a United PDX Player

  • Stand as one. We win together, lose together and grow together. Our group is strong and supportive.
  • Be enthusiastic in all our endeavors. Pursue personal, team and club goals with passion.
  • Own our work and our results. We work to the best of our ability.
  • 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.
  • We are loyal to our mission, values, goals, the game and our membership.
  • Do things the right way and on time. Be conscientious in your actions; respect every aspect of the game.

Premier Academy Directors

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