PAL Soccer Programs
Jacksonville PAL Soccer offers a unique combination of cost-effective programs, flexible training and game day options. PAL Soccer started in 2007 and is slowly building its program to become one of northeast Florida most respected youth soccer programs.
We believe in the “holistic” approach to developing the player, from the selection of coaches who best provide a positive competitive training environment to offering free certified teacher on-site tutoring for players that have difficulties in school. By creating this atmosphere, we believe we offer a unique training environment that meets both the players’ off-field needs and on-field desires.
Our program is divided into various step-by-step development opportunities. Each program offers varying levels of training that build on each other, leading to successful play. With the various programs players and parents have a variety of cost-effective choices based on their child's desire and level of play.
| PAL Soccer | PAL Academy (Under 6 to Under 10) | Nighthawks Development (Under 10 to Under 18) | Nighthawks Travel (Under 12 and above) |
| Level of Play | Beginner | Recreational | Select (A) or Travel Rec (B) |
| Seasons | Fall & Spring | Fall & Spring | July - June |
| Avg # League Games/Season | N.A. | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| Tournaments | No | Optional | Yes |
| League Assignment | 3v3 or 4v4 Squads U8 to U9 Team Introduction | NFY Recreational | NFY & US Club Soccer |
| Parent Head Coach Allowed | Squad Coach Age Group Trainers are NSCAA Certified | Yes | No |
| Coaching Certs Required | Trainer - NSCAA Advanced or USSF National "D" or higher | NSCAA Regional or USSF State or higher | NSCAA Advanced or USSF National "D" or higher |
| FYSA Regional or State Cup | N.A. | No Restrictions | Coach Option |
| US Club Soccer World Series | N.A. | No Restrictions | Coach Option |
| 3v3 Tournaments Opportunities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ID2 | N.A. | N.A. | Coach Option |
| Olympic Development Program (ODP) | U10 and up | Available | Available |
| Team Tryouts Required | NA | NA | A Teams - Yes B Teams - No |
| COSTS | $45/Season | $75/Season (PAL League) $150 | $250/Year |
| Registration Open Status | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN |
**NFY - North Florida Youth Soccer League is the organizing league for soccer related matches in northeast Florida. NFY supports recreational, classic and premier level managing support. http://www.nfysl.com
Registration Notes:
Any player interested in registering in ANY Nighthawks program must currently NOT BE registered with an FYSA affilaited club for 2007-2008. A player release from the registered club must be provided in order to register with PAL Nighthawks.
***IMPORTANT NOTE --- Academy Player Transfers or Tryout Candidates
Academy is affiliated with PAL not a state or national prorgam and as such are obligated to provide low-cost, quality soccer training opportunities to children in the community. However, Nighthawks soccer is affiliated with FYSA and as such strongly enforces the policy of poaching as defined by FYSA. As such, PAL Select and Classic teams will review only those players not currently registered with an FYSA team for the current playing year. In addition, PAL Select will not accept transfers to existing PAL teams from other clubs regardless if the player has been released from their current club (except in the event of moving of residence and approved through consultation with FYSA). This policy is enforced until after the conclusion of FYSA State Cup. Further, at no time may an Academy trainer, volunteer or other PAL representative state to an Academy player that they can be rostered to a PAL Nighthawks team. Academy is designed to help all children regardless where they play, whom they play for, financial status, etc.