PRE-COMP

Pre-Competitive Programs

At Alaska Rush, Pre-Comp is where young players take their first real steps toward competitive soccer. Our pre-competitive programs are designed to challenge players in a supportive, development-first environment — building the technical foundation, competitive mindset, and love for the game that will carry them through every level ahead.

Pre-Comp Academy

Birth Years 2018–2020 | Ages 6–8

Pre-Comp Academy is the entry point into structured soccer training at Alaska Rush. Built for our youngest developing players, the Academy creates a fun, encouraging space where kids discover what it means to train with purpose — without the pressure of full competitive play.

Every session focuses on:

Ball mastery and first-touch technique
Coordination, agility, and athletic movement
Small-sided games that reinforce skills in a live setting
Building confidence and a love for the game

Pre-Comp Academy is the natural next step for recreational players who are ready for more structure and showing signs they want to compete.

Pre-Competitive

Birth Years 2016–2018 | Ages 8–10

Pre-Comp is built for players who are ready to train at a higher level and begin competing. Sessions are more focused and structured than recreational play, with an emphasis on technical development, tactical awareness, and team dynamics. Players train with USSF-licensed coaches and compete in local leagues and tournaments throughout the season.

Training Schedule: Boys — Monday & Wednesday | Chilly Pepper Field | 4:00–5:15 PM Girls — Tuesday & Thursday | Lloyd Steele Soccer Complex | 4:00–5:15 PM

What players develop in Pre-Comp:

Technical skills — passing, receiving, dribbling, finishing
Positional awareness and basic tactical understanding
Competitive experience through local league and tournament play
Teamwork, communication, and accountability

Pre-Comp players are on the direct pathway into Alaska Rush's full competitive club program.

Is Pre-Comp Right for Your Player?

Pre-Comp is the right fit if your player:

Has completed at least one season of recreational soccer
Is showing a desire to train more seriously
Is ready for a structured practice schedule
Wants to experience competitive play for the first time

Not sure which level fits best? Our coaches are happy to help you figure it out.

The Alaska Rush Pathway

Pre-Comp is just one step on a clear development road at Alaska Rush:

Recreational → Pre-Comp Academy → Pre-Competitive → Competitive Club → Premier Competitive → UPSL

Every player starts somewhere. Every player belongs here.

Register

Ready to get started? Registration for all Pre-Comp programs is open now.

Pre-Comp Academy — Anchorage June 1 – August 5 Register at akrush.com

Pre-Competitive — Anchorage May 1 – October 1 Register at akrush.com

Questions? Contact Johnny Turner: jturner@alaskarush.com Phone: 907-561-7874 General inquiries: admin@alaskarush.com

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