JUNIORS AGES

11U - 12U
 Birth Years 2014 & 2013

Highline Premier FC Juniors Age level is the second step in Highline Premier's player pathway. Generally, players at this stage have committed to playing year-round soccer.


Teams play 9v9 for a two-year cycle (11U/12U). In the 9v9 game format, players learn more specifically how their role/position functions within the team. Players continue to build their understanding of attacking and defending principles of play, as well as transitioning. Technical skill development continues to be a focus. 


Teams compete in the Washington Premier League (WPL). WPL is a state and region-wide league sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Games are played on Saturdays or Sundays at locations locally, across the Puget Sound, and across the state. 

JUNIORS AGE GROUP OFFERINGS
Educational Focus

Technical focus at training sessions includes emphasis on receiving, turning, ball striking, dribbling, passing, bent and aerial passes.  Players at this age level must work to take intiative and be proactive.  Players must start to develop ability to read and understand the game.

Lots of Minutes, Lots of Touches

Our teams train in small groups twice a week with low player/coach ratios where players are encouraged to try new things, take risks, and make mistakes that lead to player learning and player development. Juniors teams play 9v9 in 60-minute matches.

Appropriate Division Placement

Our Coaching Leadership works closely with each coach and across age groups to communicate team development needs to find a Division in Washington Premier League that meets the developmental needs of our players and teams.

Player-centric Development Plan

Our coaches and staff work with players and families to review various aspects of player performance and develop a learning plan that meets the players where they are at developmentally.

Additional Program Facts

Highline Juniors

Program Length May to April
Tryouts May
Practices 2 x 1.5 hours weekly
Fall League 8-match Fall WPL Season
Spring League 8-match Spring WPL Season
State Cup WPL WA Cup (mid-April)
Tournaments 1-3 Tournaments
Game Format 9v9

*Financial Assistance (FA) is available to qualifying families via an online application during player registration. FA recipients may receive assistance with uniforms and team fees. For questions about FA, please email our Financial Assistance committee at financialaid@highlinepremier.com.


**HPFC is on a two-year uniform cycle. See FAQ for more answers to questions about uniforms.

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