U11-U19 Competitive Program

Navy, White, and Burgundy: What's the Difference?

Our program provides a platform for top players to continually challenge themselves against the best competition in training and games. This program also recognizes that not every player strives to play at the highest levels possible, and that often other factors like friends, community, and fun are significant factors in the decision to play soccer.

• OVF Alliance Navy teams play in the OYSA State Premier League and may compete within the USYSA National League if the team qualifies.
• OVF Alliance White and Burgundy teams play in the OYSA Division 1 or Division 2 league depending on team ability.
• OVF Alliance Navy teams are selected through our tryout process and feature players that may be considered for our Academy program. 
• OVF Alliance White, and Burgundy teams are selected through our tryout process, and feature players that may need more development before being considered for our Academy program.
• OVF Alliance teams split their practice/training sessions between Corvallis and Albany to fairly accommodate players from all communities. This varies during the year depending on venue access and condition.
  
  • If necessary, based on available player pool numbers, some Navy, White, and Burgundy teams may be dual age group teams (ex. combined U11 & U12).
  • Navy teams/players will train 2-3 times a week based on involvement with the Academy program
  • White, and Burgundy teams will train 2 times a week. 
  • White, and Burgundy players may also train with Academy program during certain times of the year by invitation of the of the coaching staff. 

PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF TRAINING & COMPETITION TO OUR MOST DRIVEN PLAYERS.

• OVF Alliance Academy players are selected through our tryout process, and feature the top players within our player pool. This group will primarily be made up of players from the Navy pool. Players from the White pool may be invited to participate as well based on need and availability.
  
• OVF Alliance Academy  teams split their practice/training sessions between Corvallis and Albany to fairly accommodate players from all communities. This varies during the year depending on venue access and condition.
• Academy teams will train 3 times a week and have the opportunity to attend more tournaments than the standard competitive teams. 
  
• There will be an additional fee for players who are selected to play at this level. 

Regardless of whether you play on a Navy, White, or Burgundy team, our U11-U19 soccer teams compete through Oregon Youth Soccer Association, and should expect to travel for approximately 5 games each season. These teams will also play in selected tournaments throughout the course of their 8-months of play, and Academy teams may also compete in USYSA National League events if they qualify.

This 8-month commitment for our U11-U14 teams includes 2, 10-game league seasons (Mid July-Mid November; Mid January - Mid May) with 2 practices a week, competition in State Cup or Presidents Cup, and additional tournaments in Late July, and August as well as our annual Alliance Club Friendlies.

Due to the High School Season in the fall, our U15-U19 teams only play 6 months (December - Mid June; 2-week winter break) including one 10-game league season (January-April), State Cup or President's Cup (April-May), and 1-2 additional tournaments (May-June). Our high school teams will practice 2-3 days per week. However, we are also planning to have summer training sessions as well as a summer tournament before the start of high school team training.

Our Academy U15-U19 teams may also compete in USYSA National League events if they qualify, and choose to play in College Showcase tournaments throughout the Far West Region to gain exposure to college coaches.

Since our players have the opportunity to get in 125+ training days and over 25 games during these 8 months, our club tries to take the month of May OFF (i.e. no tournaments) whenever possible to avoid player burnout and allow for quality family time. Please keep in mind that this is not always possible, particularly with our older teams who may be competing in regionals or College Showcases at this time. If you are committing to a team competing at these levels, you are committing to participate in these events.

INTERESTED IN PLAYING?

We are always looking for players who have a passion for the game, a great work ethic, and a competitive nature. If you are interested then we will provide you with a trial opportunity where you will be evaluated by the coaching staff to determine if this is the right opportunity for you. Please contact our Technical Director, Blake Leamy, at [email protected].