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Center of Excellence

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Phoenix Rising Professional Academy Center of Excellence for Winter 2023-24. The Phoenix Rising Center of Excellence is a free, supplemental training program for U11 and U12 Phoenix Rising players from across the Valley. The program will consist of an evaluation of nominated players followed by a selection of around 20 players in each age group on both the boys and girls sides. 

This program provides an opportunity for your son or daughter to train with our MLS Next and ECNL coaches alongside the top players in Phoenix. This is a TRAINING ONLY opportunity for all Rising players. 

Evaluation Details:

When:  Monday, December 4th, 2023 & Monday, December 11th, 2023

5:45pm-7:15pm - 2013 & 2012 Girls

5:45pm-7:15pm - 2013 & 2012 Boys

Where:  Phoenix Rising Youth Training Facility

at 751 N McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ

If selected, your player will receive a free Center of Excellence training top and five free training sessions with our professional coaching staff. All sessions will be at the Phoenix Rising Youth Training Facility. If a position is offered and your player accepts, it will be expected that they are able to attend all five training sessions.

Boys Sessions will be 5:45-7:15PM on January 8th, January 22nd, January 29th, February 5th, and February 12th.
Girls Sessions will be 5:45-7:15PM on January 8th, January 22nd, January 29th, February 5th, and February 12th.

The Center of Excellence is open to current Phoenix Rising Youth Soccer players. 

For any questions regarding the Boys COE, please contact William Malott at williamm@prfcyouthsoccer.com

For any questions regarding the Girls COE, please contact Lee Summerscales at lees@prfcyouthsoccer.com