JUNIORS ACADEMY
U8/U9 (2016-2018)
Director of Juniors Academy – Dax Dowling
Eagleclaw FC Juniors Academy is the ideal starting point for young players starting their soccer journey. As Eagleclaw is “powered by” Valencia CF, young players will begin training with the Valencia CF methodology in a way intended to develop their technical abilities and, most importantly, their confidence.
Coach Dax Dowling leads the Juniors Academy and supervises and trains its coaches. With over 30 years of coaching experience, including over 7 years as a Coerver coach with the youngest players, Dax understands the foundational soccer needs of young players. He played college soccer at UCLA and was also a member of the US U20 National Team. As a professional player, he played with Mexican club Pumas UNAM in Liga MX
Dax holds a US Soccer “B” license
STRUCTURE, Cost & Schedule of Juniors Academy
The Juniors Academy is a “Pool-to-Roster” Program. All players begin training as a pool in May and team rosters are created in August, just before the start of the Washington Premier League’s (WPL) Fall Season. The number of teams depends on the number of players in the pool. The teams will compete in a 7v7 format in WPL, so the maximum roster size per team is 12-14 players. Players begin to learn the clubs curriculum and methodology, preparing them for their next step within the club.
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$1,750 – includes training sessions, league fees and player card
Not included:
- Uniforms* (approx. $370 & current style valid through 2024/25 season)
*Uniform costs are estimated and can change.
- Tournament fees
- Camps & Clinics
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Season is May to April.
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No training during July (Note: Players are encouraged to register for the Valencia CF Summer Academy)
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Training 2x per week, 1.5 hours per session
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League play includes a Fall and Spring season. Matches will either be on Saturdays or Sundays
2023 - 2025
Juniors Academy (Training & Match Kits)
Eagleclaw FC
U10/U19 (2006-2015)
STRUCTURE, Cost & Schedule of Eagleclaw FC Teams
Eagleclaw FC players will tryout for teams in May and rosters will be formed at the end of tryouts, just before the start of Tournament Season. The teams will compete in a 9v9 or 11v11 format in WPL, so the maximum roster size per team is 14-16 players (9 aside) & 16-18 players (11 aside). Players begin to master and understand the clubs curriculum and methodology preparing them for the next step in their soccer journey with us.
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$2,750 – includes training sessions, league fees and player card
Not included:
- Uniforms* (approx. $370 & current style valid through the 2024/25 season)
*Uniform costs are estimated and can change.
- Tournament fees
- Camps & Clinics
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Season is May through April.
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No training during July (Note: Players are encouraged to register for the Valencia CF Summer Academy held during the 3rd week of July)
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Training 2x per week, 2 hours per session
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League play includes a Fall and Spring season. Matches will either be on Saturdays or Sundays
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High School Players will not train with the club during their High School soccer season.
2023 - 2025
Eagleclaw FC (Training & Match Kits)
VCF Academy SEAttle
U11/U19 (2006-2014)
STRUCTURE, Cost & Schedule of VCF Academy SEAttle Teams
Valencia CF Academy Seattle players will tryout for teams in February (boys high school) and May. Coaches from Valencia CF travel from Spain to Seattle to conduct ther tryouts and select the players. Rosters will be formed at the end of tryouts. The teams will compete in an 11v11 or 9v9 (U12 and U11) format in the Elite Academy (EA). Players are monitored consistently by the Academy coaches in Valencia, Spain and will have opportunities to travel to Valencia to train and compete at the Valencia CF Academy Training City (Ciutat Esportiva) . In addition, EA teams participate in an annual Regional Showcase Tournament.
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$2,750 – includes training sessions, league fees and player card
Not included:
- Uniforms*
-Training Kit Package ($350 purchased through Soccer.com & current style valid for 2 season cycle 2024/25 and 2025/26)
- Valencia CF Official Match Kits (Match Kits $385 - valid for one season only)
*Uniform costs are estimated and can change.
- Tournament fees
- Camps & Clinics
- Training/Monitoring Stage (April in Valencia, Spain)
- U12 Valencia CF Academy World Cup (June in Valencia, Spain)
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Season is May through April.
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No training during July (Note: Players are encouraged to register for the Valencia CF Summer Academy) held during the 3rd week of July)
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Training 2x per week, 2 hours per session. (Older teams may have additional weekly training sessions at the coach's discretion.)
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League play includes a Fall and Spring season. Matches will either be on Saturdays or Sundays
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High School Players will not train with the club during their High School soccer season.
2024 - 2026
Valencia CF Academy Seattle (Training Kit)