SURF JUNIORS - SPOKANE
If you would like more information or have questions about Surf Juniors, please contact Juniors Director Andrew Craig at surfjuniors@ewsurfsc.com.
U10-U8 may use this link to register for tryouts.
Birth Year Changes
Starting with the 2026–2027 season, youth soccer age groups will shift from the current calendar-year model (January 1 – December 31) to a school-year aligned model (August 1 – July 31).
This change applies across all U.S. Soccer–sanctioned competitions and will impact clubs, leagues, and player pathways nationwide.
SURF JUNIORS TRYOUTS
All players U10-U8 may use this link to register for tryouts.
2026/2027 Tryouts Info
Location: Plantes Ferry Sports Complex
Check-in 30 minutes prior to your session in the red brick building.
BOYS
May 5
U9 Boys 5:00-6:30pm
U10 Boys 6:30-8:00pm
May 7
U8 Boys 5:30-7:00pm
GIRLS
May 15
U8 Girls 5:00-6:30pm
U9 Girls 5:00-6:30pm
U10 6:30-8:00pm
If you have questions about tryouts, please contact j.spitz@wesurfsc.com.
SPOKANE SURF JUNIORS REC
Washington East Surf Soccer Club believes every child should have the opportunity to participate in the game of soccer, regardless of financial circumstances. We are committed to reducing financial barriers through responsible fee structures while continuing to grow the game and deliver meaningful player development opportunities. Our goal is to create an environment where as many children as possible can access the sport, build confidence, and develop skills that carry over both on and off the field.
What the program offers:
The number one goal of Washington East Surf Juniors Program is to share this amazing game with as many children as possible. We also take pride in growing amazing people off the field that help and grow our community. Surf looks to develop each child’s passion for the game through a proven technical curriculum and game play structure that teaches the fundamentals of game. Washington East Surf Juniors Program offers each player with:
Weekly Trainings
Proven Developmental Curriculum
Games in established League
Regional Trainings Hubs
Coach Training
Director oversight
Club support
Camps, Clinics
Winter trainings
Club events
Trainings
All Washington East Surf Juniors team have weekly organized training run by a parent or volunteer coach. All coaches are trained by Surf Directors in the juniors club curriculum
All training are:
Regionally located at a training Hub
Development Benchmarks
Individual technical development
1 to 2 trainings per week based on age
Staff:
Washington East Surf Juniors Program is organized and run by the highest qualified staff in Spokane. Surf’s staff combined years of coaching is unmatched and their dedication to the program is incomparable.
Washington East Surf Juniors Staff:
Andrew Craig, Juniors Director
(USSF B License, USC Premier License)Keith Homfeldt, Juniors Admin/Director
(USSF C License, USSF C Educator License)Pat McCabe, Juniors Asst. Director
(USSF D License, USC National License)
Premier, Developmental Surf Juniors Program
If you are interested in joining one of our competitive teams, please contact Juniors Director Andrew Craig at surfjuniors@ewsurfsc.com.
Ages:
U8 – U10 ages groups
Developmental:
Designed for players want more than a traditional recreation league, but not as much as competitive. Teams play in either the SPVJSA Rapids League or the Washington Inland Soccer League. The focus of the Developmental group is to increase the level of competition an challenge for the players while focusing on teaching the building block of the game (technical, tactical, psychological, and physical) through play.
Trainings: Teams will train twice a week in regional or central locations. All teams are coached by Surf trained coaches in the methodology and curriculum of the club. Teams are overseen by Junior Director to facilitate team and player growth. Teams are provided academy trainings by Juniors Directors.
All training are:
Regionally located at a training Hub
Development Benchmarks
Individual technical development
1 to 2 trainings per week based on age
Premier :
The Premier program is designed to train our most competitive players. The is geared towards our boys and girls look to play on our Pre EA and Pre GA teams. These teams will play in the Washington Inland
Soccer League or Washington Premeir League against the highest competition. Trainings are focused on technical and tactical development to compete against top team in the city and state.
Trainings: Teams train two to three times a week. All teams are coached by licensed and club trained coaches. Teams focus on club methodology to prepare players of transitioning them to premier EA and GA teams. All teams are guided by the Junior and club technical director.
All training are:
Centrally located
Development Benchmarks
Individual technical development and team tactical development
2 to 3 trainings per week
Programs offers each player with:
Licensed or trained coaches
Weekly Trainings
High level league play
Elite technical and tactical development
Proven Developmental Curriculum
Director oversight
Club support
Camps, Clinics
Academy Winter trainings
Club events
Tournaments play
Staff:
Washington East Surf Juniors Program is organized and run by the highest qualified staff in Spokane. Surf’s staff combined years of coaching is unmatched and their dedication to the program is incomparable.
Washington East Surf Juniors Staff:
Andrew Craig, Juniors Director
(USSF B License, USC Premier License)Keith Homfeldt, Juniors Asst. Director/Field and Event Coordinator
(USSF C License, USSF C Educator License)Pat McCabe, Juniors Asst. Director
(USSF D License, USC National License)
