ACADEMY

Academy Overview

U8, U9, & U10

  • Tryouts for 2026-2027 season will be announced during the Spring 2026 season.
  • One-year commitment required.
  • For U8/U9/U10 players interested in more competitive play and potentially joining a travel club in the future.
  • U8 format: 4v4 with no goalie and no referee.
  • U9/U10 format: 7v7 with one referee.
  • 8-10 games per season with 1 tournament per season.
  • Practice schedule:
  • 1 hour 15 minutes, 2x per week.
  • Option for a 3rd practice each week.
  • Games travel within 1 hour from Pendleton.
  • Teams divided into girls and boys.
  • Players will need to purchase a uniform kit, bring a size 4 ball, cleats, and shin guards.
Children playing soccer for Pendleton FC

ACADEMY INFORMATION

An integral component of our Pendleton FC competitive development model is our Mental Training. This training is delivered to all players within our u8/9-10 Academy program. We have adopted the 6 C's as the spine of this training. We feel these six areas are central to our overall goal of developing confident, brave, well-rounded future leaders capable of taking calculated risks to influence positive change, outcomes, and growth. The Academy players of Pendleton FC will desire and be able to CONNECT with and CARE for others, demonstrate COMPETENCE, carry themselves with CONFIDENCE, and be excellent examples for others as young people of high CHARACTER eager to CONTRIBUTE to the areas of their ‘world’. This is the next step in a player’s development after lower rec for players who wish to pursue a more competitive soccer path.

Children playing soccer for Pendleton FC

Youth Soccer Pathway

The youth soccer player pathway is built on two distinct foundations—recreational soccer and academy soccer—each serving a unique purpose to accommodate different commitment levels, athletic goals, and developmental stages.