Seattle Reign Academy provides a female-centered training and playing environment designed to inspire and empower the next generation of female footballers. We focus first on developing extraordinary people, not players.
Seattle Reign Academy provides a female-centered training and playing environment designed to inspire and empower the next generation of female footballers. We focus first on developing extraordinary people, not players.
It shouldn’t be revolutionary. But it is.
It shouldn’t be revolutionary. But it is.
We believe players and parents deserve a competitive environment that is demanding without being demeaning. Our extraordinary coaches and technical staff lead by example—not edict—and motivate through inspiration, not intimidation. Our goal is to shape more than just great players—we’re here to enable the growth of the next generation of female leaders on and off the pitch.
Seattle Reign Academy is led by Executive Director Amy Griffin, a U.S. Soccer “A” licensed coach and World Cup winner. Seattle Reign Academy is the only youth club in the region led by women.
Great environments start with great coaching. The Seattle Reign Academy coaching slate includes current and former professional female players, as well as coaches who have worked at the D1, professional, and international levels.
The training is demanding and the expectations high, but the environment—which was thoughtfully crafted specifically for female players—provides a safe, empowering foundation upon which girls and young women can achieve their full potential.
Authentic connections to the Seattle Reign FC first team provide players with extraordinary experiences on and off the pitch.
Authentic connections to the Seattle Reign FC first team provide players with extraordinary experiences on and off the pitch.
We have the opportunity and obligation to grow the women’s game in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Reign Academy players represent the future of Seattle Reign FC, making them an essential part of our club. Academy players learn from our players and coaches, experience Seattle Reign FC matches, and have a chance to grow their game by being part of a professional environment that demands excellence, rewards talent and tenacity, and nurtures both the person and the player.
Seattle Reign Academy players may receive invitations to train with the first team, providing meaningful experiences for players to test themselves against some of the world’s best female footballers.
All Seattle Reign Academy players receive tickets to Seattle Reign FC home matches, providing an opportunity to watch and learn from the best players in the world, including USWNT stars Alana Cook and Sofia Huerta!
Several Seattle Reign FC first team players work as Assistant Coaches in Seattle Reign Academy, giving Academy players a unique opportunity learn from the best.
Former Reign head coach Vlatko Andonovski, led the U.S. Women’s National Team from 2019-23, while current Seattle Reign FC head coach, Laura Harvey previously led the US U20 YNT, and former Academy technical director Tracey Kevins currently leads the US U20 YNT.