SKV Premier Soccer

SKV Premier teams are formed by age, ability, tryouts, and have assigned coaches. Teams will practice twice a week and play games in Kansas City on the weekends (depending upon the level of competitiveness and league enrolled). 

  • Additional Opportunities & Benefits

    U8-U19 Elite Competition: 

    U8-U12 teams participate in Heartland League. U13-U19 boys can try out for National Academy League (NAL) teams, while girls have the opportunity to join Mid America Development League  (MADL)  teams.


    Specialized Training: 

    Premier players can participate in exclusive mini-clinics led by Sporting KC’s professional coaching and training staff.


    Coaching Development: 

    Premier coaches work directly with Sporting KC’s staff throughout the year, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience.


    Proven Curriculum: 

    Coaches have access to Sporting KC’s approved training curriculum, integrating top-tier methodologies into their sessions.


    SKC Academy Affiliate Benefits: 

    Players and coaches can take part in exclusive training, tournaments, and special events reserved for Academy Affiliates.


    Inside Access: 

    Premier coaches can visit the Sporting KC training center at Swope Park, attend professional team practices, and observe top-level coaching in action.

  • Team Formation

    Our goal is to form teams with players who have similar abilities and experience at the same level of play. ID Sessions, age group evaluations and tryouts will be used to determine a team’s make up, from year to year.  SKV Coaches are evaluated and assigned by our Director of Coaching to best match their individual credentials, experience, and strengths.  


    Sporting Kaw Valley offers two different types of competitive/ premier teams (“Local” and “United” based teams) for both male and female soccer players. Local teams are generally for U8-U9 age groups. For United teams, players will practice in two locations to make travel fair for all players.


    Our intention is to field at least one “United” team in every age group from U10-U19 in the both the Boys & Girls Premier Divisions. Multiple teams will be formed at every level where there are enough players.


  • ID Sessions, Age Group Evaluations & Tryouts

    ID Sessions are open to any player from any club and will begin the last week of March.


    Age group evaluations are open to any player from any club and will begin the last week of March or early April.


    Tryouts will be held in June after State Cup to complete team formation.

  • National Academy League for SKV Elite Boys

    SKV Elite Boys teams have joined the National Academy League (NAL). As a club we strive to improve and offer our players the opportunity to compete at a higher level and provide a platform for our players to showcase their development and talent. The NAL gives us the opportunity to compete with some of the top regional clubs as well as give our players another pathway for development. U13 and U14 Elite Boys teams will be participating in the fall/spring, and the U15-U19 Elite Boys team will play in the Spring.

  • Mid American Developmental League for SKV Elite Girls

    Starting in Fall 2026, Sporting Kaw Valley Elite girls teams will participate in the Mid American Developmental League (MADL) with the intention on playing competitive games in an organized format that limits travel and allows for game flexibility. Our U13-14 Elite teams will participate in MADL in the fall/ spring. U15-U19 girls Elite teams will play in the fall.

ABOUT THE SKV PREMIER PROGRAM

2026-2027 Season

Age Groups U8 (2018) - U19 (2007)
Genders Boys & Girls
Coaching Staff Paid Licensed Coaches
Fall Season August – November
Winter Season November – February
Spring Season February – May
Practices 3x/week during the Fall & Spring seasons
Winter Practices 1-2/week during the winter
Goalkeeper Practices 1x/week during the Fall & Spring seasons
League Play NAL, MADL, Heartland Soccer League
Tournaments 2 during Fall & Spring seasons
Player Evaluations Fall & Spring seasons

2026-2027 Birth Date Range

Birth Date Range Age
Aug 2007-July 2008 U19
Aug 2008-July 2009 U18
Aug 2009-July 2010 U17
Aug 2010-July 2011 U16
Aug 2011-July 2012 U15
Aug 2012-July 2013 U14
Aug 2013-July 2014 U13
Aug 2014-July 2018 U12
Aug 2015-July 2016 U11
Aug 2016-July 2017 U10
Aug 2017-July 2018 U9
Aug 2018-July 2019 U8

CLUB FEES - LAWRENCE & TOPEKA TEAMS

U8-U10 Heartland 7v7 teams

Acceptance Fee: $250

Remaining Fees: $1,325


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

10 month payment plan included


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall & Spring Local League (Heartland)
  • In-State Tournaments (2/fall; 2/spring)
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording -2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. 


Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.

U11-U12 Heartland 9v9 Teams

Acceptance Fee: $250

Remaining Fees: $1,525


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

10 month payment plan included


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall & Spring Local League (Heartland)
  • In-State Tournaments (2/fall; 2/spring)
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. 


Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.

U13 -U15 | Heartland League (Full Season)

Acceptance Fee: $250

Remaining Fees: $2,125


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

10 month payment plan included


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall & Spring Local League (Heartland)
  • In-State Tournaments (2/fall; 2/spring)
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. 


Those teams that advance to regional or national play (State Cup, President's Cup, MLS Next, NAL, DPL etc) will be billed for their participation and all coach travel expenses.


Winter league and winter tournaments are not included in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.

U13 -U15 | NAL/MADL 11v11 teams (Full Season)

Acceptance Fee: $250

Remaining Fees: $2,350


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

10 month payment plan included


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall & Spring Local League (NAL/DPL)
  • Two events (tournaments or state events) fall OR spring
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. Teams may also participate in Heartland which will be billed a la carte.


Those teams that advance to regional or national play (State Cup, President's Cup, MLS Next, NAL, DPL etc) will be billed for their participation and all coach travel expenses.


Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.

High School U15 - U19 | Heartland League (Half Season)

Acceptance Fee: $250

Remaining Fees: $1450


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

6 month payment plan included


High School Girls (August - February)

High School Boys (November - May)


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter OR Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall OR Spring Local League (Heartland)
  • In-State Tournaments (2/fall OR 2/spring)
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. 


If teams participate in President's Cup or State Cup and advance to a regional or national level, players will be billed for their participation and all coach travel expenses.


Winter league and tournaments are not included  in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.

High School U15 - U19 | NAL/MADL 11v11 teams

Acceptance Fee: $250

Remaining Fees: $1600


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

6 month payment plan included


High School Girls (August - February)

High School Boys (November - May)


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter OR Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall OR Spring League (NAL / MADL)
  • Two events (tournaments or state events) fall OR spring
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. Teams may also partcipate in Heartland which will be billed a la carte.


Those teams that advance to regional or national play (State Cup, President's Cup, MLS Next, NAL, DPL etc) will be billed for their participation and all coach travel expenses.


Winter league and tournaments are not included  in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.

CLUB FEES - MANHATTAN

U8-U15 (2018-2011 8th grade)

Acceptance Fee: $200

Remaining Fees: $849


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

10 month payment plan included


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall & Spring Local League (Heartland)
  • In-State Tournaments (2/fall; 2/spring)
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. 


Those teams that advance to regional or national play (State Cup, President's Cup, MLS Next, NAL, DPL etc) will be billed for their participation and all coach travel expenses.


Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.

High School U15-U19 (2011-9th grade-2007)

Acceptance Fee: $200

Remaining Fees: $699


Payment Options:

Pay in full - Receive 3% discount

7 month payment plan included


High School Girls (August - February)

High School Boys (November - May)


The following are included in your fees: 

  • Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
  • Coaching Fees
  • Field Rental (Fall/Winter OR Winter/Spring)
  • Administrative & Operating Costs
  • PlayMetrics Registration Platform 
  • Fall OR Spring Local League (Heartland)
  • In-State Tournaments (2/fall OR 2/spring)
  • Team Practices (2/week)
  • Technical Practices (1/week) 
  • Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
  • Goalkeeper Training
  • VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
  • IDP - Player evaluation
  • SKV Player Development program

Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. 


Those teams that advance to regional or national play (State Cup, President's Cup, MLS Next, NAL, DPL etc) will be billed for their participation and all coach travel expenses.


Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.


Club Fees do not include uniforms.