Harbor Premier Girls Academy Aspire (GA) – Program Overview

Harbor Premier Girls Academy Aspire represents the highest level of competition for Girls U11–U19 within our club. GA teams compete in top local, regional, and national platforms, providing a premier training and match environment for committed, motivated athletes.

Our goal is to prepare players for the next level by combining high-level competition, professional standards, and intentional player development.

Coaching & Development Environment

All Girls Academy Aspire teams benefit from access to a highly qualified, experienced, and collaborative coaching staff. Players will learn from coaches holding USSF and UEFA licenses, working within a unified development framework.

We pride ourselves on:

• Collaboration between coaches and directors

• Consistent standards across all GA teams

• A long-term, player-centered development model

Who Will We Be Playing Against?

The Girls Academy Aspire League is currently expanding, with new clubs joining nationwide between now and May. While final club lists for the 2026/27 season are still being confirmed, the following clubs competed in the Pacific Northwest Division during the 2025/26 season.

2025/26 GA Aspire Clubs – U13-U19

• Sting Soccer Club (ID)

• Soccer Chance Academy – Oregon

• Bend FC - Oregon

• Washington East Surf Columbia Basin

• Mount Rainier FC

• Western WA Surf Elite

• Washington East Surf

• Spokane Shadow

• Seattle Reign Academy

• Portland City United - Oregon

• Eugene Metro - Oregon

• Valor Soccer

All clubs are required to field U13–U19 teams.

U11 & U12 Age groups

We are hoping that the Girls Academy will be adding a 9v9 division for the 2026/27 season. If this does not happen, we will continue to play our top U11 & U12 Girls teams within the RCL but follow the same standards as the Girls Academy Aspire & Boys EA teams.

Training Structure & GA Compete

• Three (3) training sessions per week for all GA Aspire teams

• If field space becomes limited, one session may be replaced with:

  • Video analysis

  • Team meetings

  • Classroom learning

  • Team-building or social activities

GA Compete (Mondays for U11 & U12 & Tuesdays for U13-U19)

• One session per week is designated as “GA Compete” for U11–U19

• Designed collaboratively by:

  • GA Aspire Coaches

  • GA Aspire Director

  • Director of Coaching (DOC)

• Focused on exposing players to varied competitive and developmental experiences on a 5-7 week rotation

• Example: Summer GA Compete sessions will include Futsal

The remaining two weekly sessions are team-based training, planned and led by each team’s Head Coach.

Seasonal Overview

Summer

June

• All GA Aspire teams U11-U19 attend Rainier Challenge (Girls)
  June 20–23 | Puyallup, WA

July

• Start of a 6-week summer periodization plan, led by each Head Coach

• Full GA staff collaboration immediately following Rainier Challenge to align on summer development goals

• Optional July tournament at coach discretion (TBD)

August

• All GA Aspire teams compete in Harbor Cup
  August 7–10 | Gig Harbor, WA

Fall / Winter / Spring

• League Season

  • U15–U19: January – May

  • U11–U14: September – May (U11 & U12 may play RCL. More to come here before May)

• U13–U19 teams will generally play:

  • On the same dates

  • Against the same opponents

• Some rescheduling may occur, but stand-alone games will be avoided whenever possible

• During High School season (September - November):

  • Only U13 & U14 teams will continue league play simultaneously

• All GA Aspire teams must attend:

  • PAC NW Winter Classic – January 2027

Girls Academy Aspire Events

U13–U19 (Minimum one required event — based on 2025/26 season structure; all details subject to confirmation)

• GA Aspire Fall Event (U13 & U14)
  October 2026 | Provo, Utah
• GA Aspire Winter/Spring Event (U15–U19)
  December 2026 / March–April 2027 | Location TBC
  Event details to be confirmed soon
• GA Aspire National Playoffs & Finals (if qualified)
  June 2027 | Norco, California

U11 & U12

• Potential travel event in the Spring or Winter. TBC

How We Will #RaiseTheBar

• Clear coaching framework and expectations provided to all GA coaches prior to accepting position

• Mandatory collaboration between players, coaches, and directors

• Seasonal video analysis (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring etc)

  • All league matches recorded and uploaded

  • Staff review meetings every 5–6 weeks

  • Data-driven planning for upcoming training blocks

• Individual Development Plans (IDPs) aligned with Girls Academy & G.A Aspire standards:

  • U11–U14: 3 IDPs per year (Summer, Winter, Spring)

  • U15–U19: 2 IDPs per year (Summer, Winter)

• Transition to Nike as our official uniform provider

  • Elevated club standards and professional identity

• Continued investment in:

  • Coach education and licensure

  • Retaining committed staff

  • Recruiting coaches aligned with our long-term vision

College Showcase and Recruitment

As we continue to elevate opportunities within our Girls program, we want to highlight an important area of growth for our players — college recruitment pathways through the Girls Academy Aspire platform.

Participation in GA Aspire events, league fixtures, and ID opportunities provides our athletes with meaningful exposure to the next level. These environments are designed to showcase players in competitive, high-quality settings where college coaches and scouts are actively evaluating talent.

What this means for our players:

• GA Aspire Events & Showcases
  Players will compete in events where college coaches are in attendance, creating direct visibility and recruitment opportunities.
• League Matches
  Regular league competition continues to be a key evaluation setting, with scouts increasingly attending meaningful fixtures throughout the season.
• ID Camps & Talent Identification Opportunities
  Players will have access to identification environments that can open doors to further pathways, including higher-level platforms and collegiate programs.

To further strengthen this process, we are excited to introduce a College Recruitment Coordinator for the 2026/27 season and beyond.

This role will:

• Provide guidance and education for families navigating the college pathway
• Support players with communication strategies, timelines, and expectations
• Assist in building player profiles, highlight videos, and outreach plans
• Help ensure each athlete is maximizing their exposure and opportunities

Our goal is simple: to provide every motivated player with a clear, supported pathway to the next level, while continuing to raise the standard of what is possible at Harbor.

More information on this role and upcoming recruitment support initiatives will be shared soon.