FC Alliance offers various options to accommodate the U10 through U12 players that are both ready for Premier soccer, as well as, those not yet ready to make a full-time commitment to soccer, but still desire the best preparation for advancement into the competitive U13 programs in the select and premier level programs. Regardless of which path you chose, the focus of the FC Alliance development program is to provide the best available training using qualified coaches and trainers to develop players to reach their potential as soccer players.

 The U10 (U11) Developmental Premier Program provides a academy training structure and standards for our club to work with young players nine years of age.  FC Alliances, in accordance with  the Washington Youth Soccer guidelines, offers this development program for U-10 boys and girls who are looking for a more competitive environment and longer season of play. Tryouts for this age group will be held in early April and the season will end in Mid-December. We are pleased to welcome your U10 player to this program.  To help you decide if this program is right for your son or daughter, please read the following information.

Tryouts
Players will be evaluated by Alliance staff and coaches with the mindset that the needs and ability of the younger players differ from those typical of the older player. Players are selected based on ability, enthusiasm, coach-ability, and potential. Teams will play 6v6 per PDL guidelines. Roster size will be set at a maximum of 9.

Training
Initial training consists of an introduction of the basic fundamentals with a heavy emphasis on the technical aspects of the game. The teams train two nights per week on average with some players attending optional technical clutraining on Friday nights, Goalkeeper training, and FC Alliance Academy events. Teams will take one month off in the summer from formal training. Teams and individuals have the ability to partake in all club sponsored events.  Teams will continue training together and utilize the PDL player pass guidelines as deemed appropriate for developmental reasons.  At this age the focus is on fun, improvement, learning, and individual technical skills. The program helps to make a transition into the premier program.

Competition

• The teams were encouraged to participate in a Jamboree or lower level local tournament .
• Each team had several friendly matches with local clubs.
  

The terms “Select” soccer and “Premier” soccer are often used interchangeably, although there are some key differences.  Our club offers both Premier Soccer and Select Soccer programs for the U11 & U12 age groups.  Both programs require that players must try out and be chosen by one of our coaches to make the roster for a team.

The “Premier” designation, is the highest competitive level of amateur soccer in the state. It is a full year commitment to the club with paid professional coaching, 2-3 practices per week, 2-5 tournaments per year, state wide travel (some times multi-state travel for older age groups), post-season state cup tournament play, and a club expectation that soccer is your primary sport.  Participation in other sports is encouraged at the younger ages, however, coaches will require that soccer be your first priority during the regular league season and state cup.  Players who strive to play on their junior high, high school or college soccer teams are encouraged to participate in the higher quality soccer training they receive from playing Premier.  in fact, most all of today’s high school teams are comprised of players that play at a premier level. For more information on how to join a FC Alliance Premier Team click here.

The “Select" designation, is a more competitive level of play than recreation level soccer. It is a half year commitment to the club and coached by volunteers, has 1-2 practices per week, 1-2 tournaments per year, King and Pierce County travel, and a club expectation that soccer is your primary sport during the soccer season.  Club Select is a good program for multiple sports atheletes, especially, if soccer is not your primary sport. For more information on how to join a Select Team click here.