ACADEMY PROGRAMS & DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS
Spring 2021 Programs
SPRING 2021 PROGRAMS
Although we are hoping for a return to some normality this spring, we anticipate COVID-based restrictions and precautionary measures will continue for the foreseeable future. These will be supject to change as state and county policies change, but we expect to continue requiring 1) wearing of masks at all times, 2) physical distancing environments for players, coaches, and spectators, and 3) limitations on presence of spectators and/or number of spectators per player.
SPRING ACADEMY & CUPS (U11-U19)
With infection rates decreasing throughout Oregon and vaccination efforts well under way, we are planning a return to cup competition this spring! Teams will train twice per week, play full-sided games and scrimmages, and participate in one of OYSA's spring tournaments (Presidents or Founders Cup). We expect to return to birth year team formation and the team environments that we had prior to the start of the COVID pandemic.
Registration will be open through March 3rd. After that, late additions may be accepted if space allows.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Full Session Dates: 3/29 - 5/23 (eight weeks)
U11-U14 Cup Play: 4/3 - 5/1 (Group Play 4/3 - 4/18, Knock-Out Games 4/24-5/1)
U15+ Cup Play: 5/1 - 5/22 (Group Play 5/1 - 5/9, Knock-Out Games 5/15-5/22)
Trainings per week: 2
Training Location: Les Schwab Sports Park or Marist HS
Competition: Presidents/Founders Cups + friendlies and scrimmages during non-cup weeks
Match Formats: 9v9 (U11-12) / 11v11 (U13 & Older)
Uniform: UA Threadborne Full Kit
Cost: $350
SPRING PRIMARY ACADEMY PLUS (U9-U10)
No cups or leagues are available for our U10 and younger groups this spring, but we will be fielding teams and organizing home and away matches with other clubs/teams that traditionally participate in the U10 Valley Academy League. Teams will train twice per week and play friendly games and scrimmages in a 7v7 format. This program is open to players born in 2011 and 2012. Players born in 2013 may be included if space allows.
Registration will be open through March 17th. After that, late additions may be accepted if space allows.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Full Session Dates: 3/30 - 5/23 (eight weeks)
Trainings per week: 2
Training Location: Marist HS
Competition: Friendlies and scrimmages
Match Formats: 7v7 (U9-10)
Uniform: UA Threadborne Half Kit (or similar)
Cost: $250
SPRING FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY (U6-U8)
Exclusively for U6-U8 players (2013-2015 birth years), the new Foundations U8 Academy will offer skills building and small-sided games once a week for players age 4-7. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays and consist of a skill building lesson followed by games in a 2v2 or 3v3 format. Emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals of movement, coordination, understanding, and enjoyment of the game through fun and engaging exercises.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Spring Session: 3/30 - 5/20 (eight weeks)
Trainings/Games per week: 1 or 2 (Tu and/or Th)
Training Location: Marist HS
Competition: 2v2 / 3v3
Cost: $40 for Tu or Th, $60 for both
Winter 20-21 Programs
WINTER 20-21 PROGRAMS
In light of the ongoing COVID pandemic, we have re-designed our Winter 20-21 programs in order to 1) avoid indoor spaces when possible, 2) reduce team sizes and overall exposure, and 3) prioritize safety for our players and families. If you are considering soccer this winter, please read on for program details.
WINTER 2 PROGRAMS (1/11-3/14)
We are offering two different playing options for the winter 2021 season (1/11 through 3/14). Due to continuing COVID restrictions, our usual league and indoor programs have been modified. Players can choose:
Academy Training & Games: involves training twice a week and games on Saturdays. Games will be played amongst our own teams. Players can choose to particpate in just the first or second half of the season if preferred.
Timbers & Thorns League Teams: involves training twice a week and a combination of Timbers & Thorns League with Pelada in-house games. Participation will include six league games against non-Pelada teams and require travel for up to three games.
All training and games will take place outdoors, masks that cover both the mouth and nose are required for all players and coaches, and we will continue to observe our modified curriculum to support social distancing and to minimize contact/proximity amongst players and coaches.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Winter 2 Full Session / TTL Teams: 1/11 - 2/7
Cost: $350 (2010 birth years & older) / $280 (2011 birth years & younger)
Winter 2 Half Session: 1/11 - 2/14 or 2/8 - 3/14
Cost: $180 (2010 birth years & older) / $140 (2011 birth years & younger)
Trainings per week: 2
Training Location: ATA
Competition: In-house games &/or Timbers & Thorns League
TTL Team Uniform: UA Threadborne Full Kit (purchase here)
In-house Game Uniform: Red/Blue/White shirts (jersey purchase not required)
There will be no spectators allowed at training or games in January due to the current gathering size limitations in Lane County. We will send out notifications by email when this changes.
WINTER 1 TRAINING & GAMES (12/7-12/19)
A two week mini-season of training and games from 12/7 through 12/19. Games will be played amongst our own teams in a 4v4, 9v9, or 11v11 format (depending on age). Teams will train twice and play one game per week. Masks that cover both the mouth and nose are required for all players and coaches, and we will continue to observe our modified curriculum to support social distancing and to minimize contact/proximity amongst players and coaches.
There will be no spectators allowed at training or games in December due to the current gathering size limitations in Lane County.
PROGRAM DETAILS
December Session: 12/7 - 12/19 (two weeks)
Trainings per week: 2 (either M/W or Tu/Th)
Training Locations: South Eugene HS / ATA (U12 Boys division only)
Competition: In-House Pelada Games (Saturdays)
Match Formats: 4 v 4 (U7-9), 9 v 9 (U10-12), 11 v 11 (U13-18)
Uniform: Red/Blue/White shirts (jersey purchase not required)
Cost: $90 (2010 birth years & older) / $70 (2011 birth years & younger)
Fall 2020 Programs
FALL 2020 PROGRAMS
In light of the ongoing COVID pandemic, we have re-designed our Fall 2020 programs in order to 1) eliminate travel, 2) reduce team sizes and overall exposure, and 3) prioritize safety for our players and families. If you are considering soccer this fall, please read on for program details.
5-A-SIDE LEAGUE & ACADEMY TRAINING
In lieu of our usual programs this fall, we are offering training and small-sided competition amongst our own teams. Games will be played in a 5-a-side format using futsal goals and amended rules to minimize handling of the ball and contact between players. Use of goalkeepers will be permitted. Teams will consist of ten or fewer players each and will train twice and play one game per week. Age groups will probably need to be combined into 2-3 year spreads to get the requisite number of teams.
Fall season will be split into two segments of four weeks each to minimize the impact of possible cancelations or other disruptions.
PROGRAM DETAILS
September Session: 9/8 - 10/3 (four weeks)
October Session: 10/5 - 10/31 (four weeks)
Trainings per week: 2 (either M/W or Tu/Th)
Training Location: Monroe Middle School (Ascot Park)
Competition: In-House Pelada 5-a-Side League
Match Formats: 5 v 5
Uniform: TBD
Cost: $180/4-Week Session
ACADEMY TRAINING ONLY
For any families who are not comfortable with the game format described above, but would still like their player(s) to be active and keep building their skills this fall, we offer a training-only version of the above 5-a-Side program at a reduced cost. If this is your preference, please indicate "Training Only" during registration to remove your player from the game rosters and receive the lower registration price.
As with the 5-a-Side program, fall season will be split into two segments of four weeks for the Training Only players.
PROGRAM DETAILS
September Session: 9/8 - 10/3 (four weeks)
October Session: 10/5 - 10/31 (four weeks)
Trainings per week: 2 (either M/W or Tu/Th)
Training Location: Monroe Middle School (Ascot Park)
Competition: None
Cost: $120/4-Week Session
FOUNDATIONS U8 ACADEMY
Exclusively for U6-U8 players (2013-2015 birth years, the new Foundations U8 Academy will offer skills building and small-sided games once a week for players age 4-7. All sessions will be held on Fridays and consist of a skill building lesson followed by games in a 2v2 or 3v3 format. Emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals of movement, coordination, understanding, and enjoyment of the game through fun and engaging exercises.
PROGRAM DETAILS
September Session: 9/11 - 10/2 (four weeks)
October Session: 10/9 - 10/30 (four weeks)
Trainings/Games per week: 1 (Fridays)
Training Location: Monroe Middle School (Ascot Park)
Competition: 2v2 / 3v3
Cost: $40/4-Week Session
Developmental Pathway
DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS
U5-U8: Help players acquire balance, coordination, physical awareness, and socialization skills along with a basic set of techniques and a love of soccer.
U9-U10: Build the foundations of soccer technique and team play while establishing good habits in the areas of learning, work ethic, deliberate practice, and group cooperation.
U11-U12: Intense focus on achieving technical proficiency across skill sets while introducing fundamental tactical themes and terminology.
U13-U14: Build game reading skills and tactical understanding while seeking an increased range of technical ability.
U15-U16: Cement tactical understanding and create team leaders while improving decision making and seeking consistency in execution of technique.
U17-U19: Cement a style of play that takes full advantage of individual skill sets while pursuing advanced tactical understanding, game reading ability, and competitive player impact.

Recreational Programs
FALL 2020 RECREATIONAL PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
Our normal recreational programs have been modified for the Fall 2020 season due to the COVID pandemic. Please see our Fall 2020 tab above for more information.
PRIMARY ACADEMY

PROGRAM DETAILS
Core Seasons: Fall ($200) / Spring ($200)
Training Sessions per week: 2 (usually Tu/Th)
Training Location: St. Paul Parish School
Competition: Inter-Squad Scrimmages (U5-U10)
Match Formats: 2 v 2 (U5-U6) / 4 v 4 (U7-U8) / 7 v 7 (U9-U10)
Uniforms: Training jerseys
PREPARATORY ACADEMY

PROGRAM DETAILS
Core Seasons: Fall ($375) / Spring ($375)
Training Sessions per week: 2-3 (usually M/W or M/W/F)
Training Location: Willamalane Recreation Center
General Preparatory Competition: Mid Valley Soccer League
Match Formats: 9 v 9 (U11-U12) / 11 v 11 (U13-U14)
Uniform: UA Threadborne Full Kit
Competitive Programs
FALL 2020 COMPETITIVE PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
Our normal competitive programs have been modified for the Fall 2020 season due to the COVID pandemic. Please see our Fall 2020 tab above for more information.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Core Seasons: Fall ($275) / Spring ($275)
Training Sessions per week: 2 (usually Tu/Th)
Training Location: St. Paul Parish School
Competition: Valley Academy League
Match Formats: 7 v 7
Uniforms:UA Threadborne Half Kit
PRIMAVERA U11-U14

NOTE: U15 teams may be formed for the Fall Primavera season to accomodate older 8th graders if registration numbers allow.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Core Seasons: Fall ($425) / Spring ($400)
Training Sessions per week: 2-3 (usually M/W or M/W/F)
Training Location: Willamalane Recreation Center
Primavera Competition: Timbers & Thorns League
Match Formats: 9 v 9 (U11-U12) / 11 v 11 (U13-U14)
Uniform: UA Threadborne Full Kit
PROGRAM DETAILS
Core Seasons: Winter ($600) / Spring ($125)
Training Sessions per week: 2 (usually Tu/Th)
Training Location: Willamalane Recreation Center
Competition: Timbers & Thorns League
Match Formats: 11 v 11
Uniform: UA Threadborne Full Kit
Supplemental Programs
WINTER FUTSAL ACADEMY

PROGRAM DETAILS
Season: Winter ($150)
Dates: December 4 - February 7 (No sessions from Dec 14 thru Jan 7 - Winter Break)
Location: Willamalane's Bob Keefer Center
Sessions: Two sessions per week, 60 minutes each
Times: Wed/Fri evenings between 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Format: Indoor training and scrimmages on court surfaces.
WINTER INDOOR TEAMS

PROGRAM DETAILS
Season: Winter ($75 per Session)
Session 1: November 11 - January 26 (approximate)
Session 2: January 27 - March 20 (approximate)
Location: Kick City Sports Park
Format: Eight games per session.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Season: Summer
Dates: See our Schedules page
Locations: Monroe Middle School (Ascot Park), Marist High School, Les Schwab Sports Park, and St. Paul School
PROGRAM DETAILS
Season: Summer ($200)
Dates: June 18 - August 15
Location: Marist High School
Sessions: Two sessions per week (Tu/Th), 90 minutes each
Times: Evenings between 5pm and 8pm
Coach Development Academy
COACH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

• Leadership, maturity, and accountability within team environments.
• Desire for and dedication to learning.
• Commitment to and love for the game.
• Caring and respect for coaches and peers.
The goal of the Coach Development Academy is to offer ongoing education and support for youth players who show interest in coaching, leadership, and mentoring. It delivers specific, age appropriate curriculum to help young coaches learn and progress. CDA training sessions are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Youth coaches will also have the opportunity to assist senior coaching staff with academy training sessions and/or summer clinics. There is no fee for participation.
Log in to your Sports Connect account to enroll your player.
POST-SESSION REPORT
New in 2020-21 - Candidates will complete a CDA Session Report after each training or practice coaching activity. The purpose of the report is to reflect on the experience and enhance the lessons learned on the field. CDA intructors will also be using the reports to track Candidates' progress through the curriculum and maintain ongoing conversations with each participant.
Candidates should complete reports within one day of the activity itself. Click the button to access the report.
FALL 2020 AVAILABILITY FORM
Use the form below to report your coaching availability for the Fall 2020 September session. Complete by the end of the day on Monday, 9/14. Session info:
Dates: September 14-October 10*
Foundations U8 Academy Commitment: 1 day per week
Team Training Commitment: 2 days per week
Team Training + Games Commitment: 3 days per week
*Training times and locations TBD for week of 10/5-10/10
CDA 2020-21 CALENDAR
Theme | Date | Time | Location | Attendance Requirements | Session Type |
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CDA 20-21 and Fall Season Orientation | Wednesday, September 2 | 4:00-7:00pm | Ascot Park (Monroe MS) | Miss only if necessary | CDA General Training |
Practice Coaching #1 | Attend one or more youth academy sessions in September | Opportunities on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays | Ascot Park (Monroe MS) | Participate in minimum of one Practice Coaching opportunity per month when offered | Coaching Experience |
Practice Coaching #2 | Attend one or more youth academy sessions in October | Opportunities on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays | Ascot Park (Monroe MS) | Participate in minimum of one Practice Coaching opportunity per month when offered | Coaching Experience |
GR 4v4 Prep GR 9v9 Prep | TBD, October | TBD | TBD | Attend minimum 1 of 2 GR Prep Sessions per year | USSF Course Prep |
Video Curriculum #1 | TBD, November | TBD | TBD | Attend minimum 2 of 3 Video Curriculum Sessions per year | PFA Training Curriculum |
GR 7v7 Prep GR 11v11 Prep | TBD, December | TBD | TBD | Attend minimum 1 of 2 GR Prep Sessions per year | USSF Course Prep |
Video Curriculum #2 | TBD, January | TBD | TBD | Attend minimum 2 of 3 Video Curriculum Sessions per year | PFA Training Curriculum |
Video Curriculum #3 | TBD, February | TBD | TBD | Attend minimum 2 of 3 Video Curriculum Sessions per year | PFA Training Curriculum |
Practice Coaching #3 | Attend one or more youth academy sessions in March | Various (spring schedule TBD) | TBD | Participate in minimum of one Practice Coaching opportunity per month when offered | Coaching Experience |
Practice Coaching #4 | Attend one or more youth academy sessions in April | Various (spring schedule TBD) | TBD | Participate in minimum of one Practice Coaching opportunity per month when offered | Coaching Experience |
Practice Coaching #5 | Attend one or more youth academy sessions in May | Various (spring schedule TBD) | TBD | Participate in minimum of one Practice Coaching opportunity per month when offered | Coaching Experience |
CDA 20-21 Year End Recap | TBD, May | TBD | TBD | Miss only if necessary | CDA General Training |
CANDIDATE BENCHMARKS CHECKLIST

WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR MY PLAYER?
PRIMARY | PRIMAVERA U9-U10
GENERAL PRIMARY | PRIMAVERA U9-10 |
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scrimmages | league games |
no travel | travel to Albany, Bend, Corvallis |
lower cost ($200/season) | higher cost ($275/season) |
PRIMARY | PREPARATORY | PRIMAVERA U11-U14
PRIMARY ACADEMY | PREPARATORY ACADEMY | PRIMAVERA U11-14 |
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scrimmages | recreational league games (8 fall / 8 spring) | competitive league games (10 fall / 8 spring) |
no travel | travel within Willamette Valley | travel within western / central Oregon and southern Washington |
train 2x per week | train 3x per week | train 3x per week |
play w/ 2nd-4th graders | play w/ 4th-6th graders | play w/ 4th-6th graders |
lower cost ($200/season) | higher cost ($375/season) | higher cost ($425/fall, $400/spring) |
PREPARATORY | PRIMAVERA U11-U14
PREPARATORY ACADEMY | PRIMAVERA U11-14 |
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recreational league | competitive league |
league games (8 fall / 8 spring) | league games (10 fall / 8 spring) |
travel within Willamette Valley | travel within western / central Oregon and southern Washington |
later spring start (training begins in March, games begin in April) | early spring start (training begins in February, games begin in March) |
lower cost ($375/season) | higher cost ($425/fall, $400/spring) |
PREPARATORY | PRIMAVERA U15+
PREPARATORY ACADEMY | PRIMAVERA U15+ |
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fall & spring seasons (8 games each) | winter season (10 games) |
travel within Willamette Valley | travel within western / central Oregon and southern Washington |
train 3x per week | train 2x per week |
play w/ 7th-8th graders | play w/ 8th-10th graders |
lower cost ($375/season) | higher cost ($600/season) |