At the Tualatin Hills United Soccer Club, our primary goal is to develop our student athletes so they are prepared for the challenges ahead in high school, college, state, regional, and national teams. It is THUSC’s desire to develop individual players to fit into the team concept; thus the result is individual success, and team success.

We offer a year around program with a predictable year long calendar that incorporates club wide breaks. Players are expected to follow the calendar as it is designed appropriately per age group.

Team selections are different per age group. Tryouts 2001, will consist of multiple equal teams per gender at the U-11 age group. There will be no first team or second team categorization placed on U-11 players. Traditional tryouts will remain in place for U-12 to U18. A first team and a second team will be chosen based on playing ability.

Tryouts 2002, will consist of multiple equal teams per gender at the U-11 and U-12 age groups. There will be no first team or second team categorization placed on U-11 or U-12 players. Tryouts will remain traditional at U-13 to U18. A first team and second team will be chosen based on playing ability.

It is the philosophy of THUSC to create a positive developmental environment at U-11 and U-12. This environment begins at tryouts. It is the goal of THUSC to make the transition from recreational soccer to classic soccer painless. At the U-13 to U-19 age groups, the majority of club members will have two years of development at the classic level; players then will be more prepared for a traditional tryout. THUSC believes the game is the best teacher. With a combination of structure and self realization, players are trained to be well rounded athletes when having to deal with situations on the field and in society. Players are trained by an excellent coaching staff, dedicated to personal education. THUSC has ‘playing time’ requirements to allow players to see success in game situations. Coaches will place high standards on players through training offered year around for both field players and goalkeepers. THUSC has a full summer camp program, college placement program, and the United Soccer Education Center at Portland Athletic Club.

Let us never forget soccer is a ‘game’, and games are supposed to be fun. A parent's greatest entertainment is watching their children improve and enjoy something simultaneously. THUSC is a competitive program stressing education and chronological player development. We prepare players to maximize their individual talent in a team concept, with a family style club atmosphere.

Welcome to the future!

For more information about Tualatin Hills United, please contact Tom Atencio, Director of Coaching and Player Development at .