Modified (Mod) Soccer Program U8, U9, U10, U11, and U12

The mod program is for under 8 - under 12 year old players and provides a progressive development path leading up to full field 11-a-side play. Using smaller fields, smaller team sizes, and modified rules, the "Mod" program gives players more opportunities with the ball and involvement in the game, which enhances their skill development. The progression in players on the field is:

U08 - 5-a-side (4 players + goalkeeper)
U09 and U10 - 7-a-side (6 players + goalkeeper)
U11 and U12 - 9-a-side (8 players + goalkeeper)
U8 to U12 teams are not coed. However, girls are allowed to play on boys teams.

Player Registration  Information on registration dates and procedures for each season will be posted to this web site. Registrants are able to request a team, coach, or player preference on the electronic registration form. Registrants not making a placement request are typically assigned to teams using school affiliation. Unless otherwise requested, returning players are rostered to their previous season's team provided they register by the "returning player deadline" advertised for that season. 

Unless otherwise requested, teams are typically formed by school attended. Players that request a team they've played on previously, AND REGISTER BEFORE THE DEADLINE, are always placed onto that team. At the registration deadline, non-returning players that have registered on time are placed onto teams of the appropriate age and gender that have spots available. After the registration deadline, late registrants are placed onto teams based on their order of registration and the placement guidelines described above, provided there are still spots available on the appropriate teams.

Playing Seasons

Spring: Games typically begin in mid-March and continue until June. Games are played on Saturdays (there could be a few Sunday games).  

Summer: Games typically begin in mid-June and continue until the end of July. A total of 8-10 games are usually played during this period with one or two games scheduled each week. Girls' teams play on Mondays and Wednesdays and Boys' teams play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Games start at either 6:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Games are played against other recreational teams from Thurston County.

Fall: Games typically begin in mid-September and continue until the end of October. Games are played on Saturdays (there could be a few Sunday games) All teams will be participating in the Thurston County Youth Soccer Association League & Tri-County Association League.

Coaching  All teams in the Olympia United Soccer Club are coached by volunteer coaches.  Coaches must register and pass a background check prior to working with players for practices and games. Our umbrella association, TCYSA, provides training opportunities for all its coaches. If you would like to help coach your child's team, please register on our website as a volunteer. You do not need to be a skilled soccer player or have intimate knowledge of the game to get started.  Enthusiasm and the desire to provide guidance to our youth and future leaders is all that is necessary.

Each Fall of every year, a new season begins and every child advances to the next age group.