Question 1

What is the UVU Juniors Soccer Program?

Accepted Answer

This is a high-level recreation program. It is a step above the regular recreation program. The program identifies advanced players who want to move on to competition play in the U9 age group.

Question 2

How do you know which players are ready for the UVU Juniors program?

Accepted Answer

This program is for U7 and U8 players who are extremely advanced in their age groups. These players are often identified as being the ones who are dominating the field during their games.
 It is necessary to get these more advanced players to a higher level of play so they can be challenged and continue to progress.

Question 3

How will you choose players for the UVU Juniors program?

Accepted Answer

We will have tryouts to make sure we have the right players in the program.

Question 4

How many players are on a UVU Junior's team?

Accepted Answer

We will have 6 players on a team

Question 5

What kind of commitment will be required of the players?

Accepted Answer

The players will be trained throughout the summer and 1 additional training per week during the season. The players will train with their coaches once a week also.  We need the players and their parents to be committed to showing up to trainings as well as games.

Question 6

Does the program cost more than normal recreation?

Accepted Answer

No, the cost of UVU Juniors is the same as U8 Recreation - $110.

Question 7

Will there still be regular recreation coaches for the teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We will still need volunteer coaches to facilitate during the games and hold weekly practices.

Question 8

Who will do the advanced training for the UVU Juniors program?

Accepted Answer

Stuart Clarke, the Technical Director for Orem Youth Soccer. He will do the training during the summer and the additional weekly training during the season. He will train both players and coaches together. Hence, the coaches will benefit from this additional training and receive advanced instruction as well.

Question 9

Will the coaches move up with their teams?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Coaches will need to be comfortable with advancing with the players. We will be looking for qualified, dedicated coaches to move up with these players as they advance into the U9 competition program.

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