ACADEMY | High School Boys Program
The WW Surf Academy is offered across all three regions of our club — North, Central, and South.
At the HS Boys age groups, the top national platforms come into play. Our Academy model connects regional training environments with the following leagues:
- MLS
- EA
- NPL
Players that want to realize their potential and are determined to play at the collegiate level must be constantly challenged and developed in a highly competitive environment. The WW Surf Academy provides that environment for the most committed athletes to excel.
2026-27 SEASON OUTLINES
WW SURF ACADEMY - MLS
2026-27 SEASON OUTLINES
| WW SURF ACADEMY - MLS | |||||||
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| SEASON DATES: | May 30, 2026 - Feb 21, 2027 | TOURNAMENTS: | Surf Summer Kick-Off (May 30-31) | REGISTRATION FEE: | $243 /month |
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| LEAGUE PLATFORM: | MLS NEXT ACADEMY | Surf Cup NW (June 26-29) | Registration Fee - $2999 | ||||
| * San Diego Surf Cup Olders (July 24-27) | Team Fee – $595 | ||||||
| PRACTICES: | 3 x Per Week | Surf Invitational (July 31-Aug 3) | Amount Due at Registration – $800 | ||||
| * MLS Regionals (Oct) | Total Number of Monthly Payments – 12 | ||||||
| * MLS Fest (Dec) | |||||||
| Copa Surf (Feb 12-15, 2027) | Payment Terms – March – Feb. 2027 (5th of each month) | ||||||
*Out-of-state tournament - will involve additional travel-related expenses. |
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| TEAM NAME | ACADEMY BOYS COACH | |
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| BU16 MLS | MICHAEL CONCHIE | |
| BU17 MLS | MICHAEL CONCHIE | |
| BU19 MLS | JESUS PINEDO |
WW SURF ACADEMY - EA
2026-27 SEASON OUTLINES
| ELITE CENTRAL EA TEAMS | |||||||
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| SEASON DATES: | May 30, 2026 - Feb 21, 2027 | TOURNAMENTS: | Surf Summer Kick-Off (May 30-31) | REGISTRATION FEE: | $243 /month |
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| LEAGUE PLATFORM: | EA | Surf Cup NW (June 26-29) | Registration Fee - $2999 | ||||
| Surf Invitational (July 31-Aug 3) | Team Fee – $595 | ||||||
| PRACTICES: | 3 x Per Week | *EA Regionals (Dec) | Amount Due at Registration – $800 | ||||
| Copa Surf (Feb 12-15, 2027) | Total Number of Monthly Payments – 12 | ||||||
| Payment Terms – March – Feb. 2027 (5th of each month) | |||||||
*Out-of-state tournament - will involve additional travel-related expenses. |
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| TEAM NAME | ACADEMY BOYS COACH | |
|---|---|---|
| BU16 EA - BLUE | LIAM NEVIN | |
| BU16 EA - WHITE | NATHAN GEHRKE | |
| BU17 EA - BLUE | TBD | |
| BU17 EA - WHITE | NATHAN GEHRKE | |
| BU19 EA - BLUE | LIAM NEVIN | |
| BU19 EA - WHITE | JASON STEPP |
WW SURF ACADEMY - NPL
2026-27 SEASON OUTLINES
| WW SURF ACADEMY - NPL | |||||||
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| SEASON DATES: | May 30, 2026 - Feb 21, 2027 | TOURNAMENTS: | Surf Summer Kick-Off (May 30-31) | REGISTRATION FEE: | $268 /month |
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| LEAGUE PLATFORM: | NPL | Surf Cup NW (June 26-29) | Registration Fee - $3299 | ||||
| Surf Invitational (July 31-Aug 3) | Team Fee – $595 | ||||||
| PRACTICES: | 3 x Per Week | Copa Surf (Feb 12-15, 2027) | Amount Due at Registration – $800 | ||||
| Total Number of Monthly Payments – 12 | |||||||
| Payment Terms – March – Feb. 2027 (5th of each month) | |||||||
*Out-of-state tournament - will involve additional travel-related expenses. |
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| TEAM NAME | ACADEMY BOYS COACH | |
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| BU16 NPL 1 | ANDREW MATHENY | |
| BU16 NPL 2 | TBD | |
| BU17 NPL 1 | ANDREW MATHENY | |
| BU17 NPL 2 | TBD | |
| BU19 NPL 1 | ANDREW MATHENY | |
| BU19 NPL 2 | TBD |
WW SURF ACADEMY - PREMIER
2026-27 SEASON OUTLINES
| WW SURF ACADEMY - NPL | |||||||
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| SEASON DATES: | May 30, 2026 - Feb 21, 2027 | TOURNAMENTS: | Surf Summer Kick-Off (May 30-31) | REGISTRATION FEE: | $268 /month |
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| LEAGUE PLATFORM: | NPL | Surf Cup NW (June 26-29) | Registration Fee - $3299 | ||||
| Surf Invitational (July 31-Aug 3) | Team Fee – $595 | ||||||
| PRACTICES: | 3 x Per Week | Copa Surf (Feb 12-15, 2027) | Amount Due at Registration – $800 | ||||
| Total Number of Monthly Payments – 12 | |||||||
| Payment Terms – March – Feb. 2027 (5th of each month) | |||||||
*Out-of-state tournament - will involve additional travel-related expenses. |
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| TEAM NAME | PREMIER BOYS COACH | |
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| BU16 WPL NORTH | DAN FAIRES | |
| BU16 WPL CENTRAL | NELSON SALAZAR | |
| BU16 WPL SOUTH | ANDREW MATHENY | |
| BU17 WPL NORTH | DAN FAIRES | |
| BU17 WPL CENTRAL | NELSON SALAZAR | |
| BU17 WPL SOUTH | ANDREW MATHENY | |
| BU19 WPL NORTH | DAN FAIRES | |
| BU19 WPL CENTRAL | NELSON SALAZAR | |
| BU19 WPL SOUTH | ANDREW MATHENY |
Season Outline & Coaching Assignments
Detailed season outlines and coaching assignments for the 2026–27 Academy season will be published soon.
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HS BOYS TRYOUT ELIGIBILITY (2026/27 – SCHOOL YEAR)
Tryouts are open to players in the following age groups based on school-year birth dates:• U16 Boys: Born August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011
• U17 Boys: Born August 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010
• U19 Boys: Born August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2009
2026/27 Age Group Calculator
Enter your player’s birthdate to see their age group for the 2026/27 season.
FAQs
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Learn More About the Academy
For a deeper look at our Academy philosophy, structure, and long-term pathway:
What Happens At a Session?
High-Intensity Training
Led by Academy & MLS staff
High tempo, game-relevant environments
Focused Evaluation
Position-specific work
Small-sided game play
Full-field play
WHAT WE EVALUATE
Technical quality & speed of play
Tactical understanding
Work rate & mentality
Coachability