RSL-AZ West Valley Excel Program

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The RSL-AZ West Valley Excel Program is a youth soccer development program for boys and girls ages U6-U15 who are ready for more than recreational soccer but may not yet be ready for the full commitment of competitive club soccer.

Excel is designed to bridge the gap between recreational soccer and competitive soccer by giving players access to professional coaching, structured practices, and a stronger development environment while still keeping the game fun, positive, and age appropriate.

Families from Surprise, El Mirage, Goodyear, Peoria, Glendale, Buckeye, Waddell, Litchfield Park, Avondale, and across the Phoenix West Valley choose RSL-AZ West Valley Excel because it gives young players a clear pathway to improve, grow confidence, and prepare for the next level.

The Excel Program is a step above traditional recreational soccer. Excel teams play in the RSL-AZ Recreational League, but they are coached by members of the RSL-AZ West Valley professional coaching staff instead of volunteer coaches.

This gives players a more advanced training experience while still allowing them to develop at the right pace.

The program is ideal for players who love soccer, want to improve, and may be interested in eventually joining a competitive youth soccer team.

The RSL-AZ West Valley Excel Program gives players the opportunity to train in a more structured and challenging environment without jumping straight into full club soccer.

• Professional RSL-AZ West Valley coaching staff 
• Ages U6-U15 
• Two practices per week 
• 7-game season 
• Games on Friday nights and Saturdays 
• Games and practices in Surprise or El Mirage 
• Medal or trophy for each player 
• A stronger player development pathway 
• Goalkeeper training opportunities 
• Tournament opportunities during select seasons 
• Great preparation for future competitive soccer tryouts 

Excel is built for players who are ready to grow, learn, and compete in a positive team environment.

Many families wonder when their child is ready for competitive soccer. The Excel Program helps answer that question by giving players a chance to experience a more advanced soccer environment without the full demands of a competitive club team.

Players receive professional coaching, more focused training, and the opportunity to build the technical skills, confidence, and soccer understanding needed to move forward.

For players who want to eventually try out for a competitive soccer team, Excel is one of the best developmental steps in the Phoenix West Valley youth soccer pathway.

The Excel Program is a great fit for players who:

• Have played recreational soccer and want more training 
• Are ready for a more structured soccer environment 
• Want professional coaching 
• Love soccer and want to improve 
• May be interested in future competitive soccer 
• Need a positive, development-focused team experience 
• Want to build confidence before club tryouts 

Excel is open to boys and girls ages U6-U15 and is designed for players who are motivated to learn and grow.