INDIVIDUAL SKILLS CLINICS
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
WITH GORDON HILL, MANCHESTER UNITED STAR
Our individual skills clinics are designed for Issaquah FC players who aspire to elevate their soccer skills and personal development in a small-group setting. Our Center of Excellence program are personally led by Gordon Hill, a former Manchester United and England player holding the prestigious UEFA "A" coaching license, the program focuses on three fundamental elements: Control, Pass, and Move.
Participants attend one intense, fast-paced training session per week throughout the month, lasting 1.5 hours.
MEET GORDON
Gordon Hill, known to soccer fans as ‘Merlin’ for his dazzling goal-scoring skills and enchanting crowds at Old Trafford by scoring 39 goals in 101 appearances for Manchester United between 1975 and 1978. He also earned six caps with England’s senior national team and represented the Three Lions at every level—including amateur, youth, and U-23. Over his 18-year professional career, Hill played for 14 clubs, including stints in the old North American Soccer League with the Chicago Sting and Montreal Manic, where he was one of the league’s top strikers.
After retiring as a player, Hill moved into coaching, leading England’s Chester City in 2001 and the Nova Scotia Clippers of the Canadian Soccer League. He now runs The Gordon Hill International Football Academy and regularly hosts clinics and camps across the United States.
Hill recently documented his remarkable career in his autobiography, Merlin, but remains a humble student of the game. “I’m not a legend,” he says. “I did what I did—I played the game the way I thought it should be played and loved it. Now, I’m focused on helping the next generation develop the skills and tools to succeed.”
2026 Select Pre-Tryout Camp
APRIL 22nd, 25th & 29th, 2026
Our 2026 Select Pre-Tryout Camp is designed for (U8/U9 - U12) athletes that are trying out for our Issaquah FC Select Soccer program.
Issaquah FC's Select program provides an opportunity to develop and play at a higher level of soccer within the local community while maintaining a balance between school, family life, and other interests.
LOCATION: Central Park #3; 1907 NE Park Dr, Issaquah 98029
AGE GROUPS & TIMES ( Please refer to our Age chart for age level based on school year):
U8/U9 & U10:
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5pm - 6pm on Wednesdays April 22nd & April 29th
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10am - 11am on Saturdays April 25th
U11 & U12:
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6pm - 7pm on Wednesdays April 22nd & April 29th
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11am - 12pm on Saturdays April 25th
COST: $90
For any questions, please contact Kaylee at: Kaylee@IssaquahFC.org
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM DETAILS
MAY 2026
The Center of Excellence program is designed for players who aspire to play soccer and want to take their personal development to the next level. With small group size and all sessions led personally by Gordon Hill, former Manchester United and England player who holds the prestigious UEFA "A" coaching license, the focus will be on the 3 basic elements--Control, Pass and Move--and will consist of one intense fast-paced 1 1/2 hour training session per week for 4 consecutive weeks starting on May 6th, 2026.
LOCATION: Central Park #3 (fields toward back, past the roundabout) 1907 NE Park Dr, Issaquah 98029
DAYS:
Wednesdays, May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
AGE GROUPS & TIMES (Please refer to our Age chart for age level based on school year):
U7-U9: 4:00pm-5:25pm
U10-U13: 5:30pm-7:00pm
COST: $150
For any questions, please contact Jenny at: Jenny@IssaquahFC.org
2026 Spring Academy Player Development Program
SPRING 2026 (FEBRUARY-APRIL)
Clinics will begin Saturday, Feb 28th and run for 5 1/2 weeks (Wednesday's and Saturday's) completing the Academy on Wednesday, April 8th (before Spring Break).
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AGE GROUPS & TIMES (subject to change):
U6/U7/U8: Wednesday 4-5:30pm & Saturday 9-10:30am
U9 - U12: Wednesday 5:30-7pm & Saturday 10:30am-12pm
U13 - U16: Wednesday 7-8:30pm & Saturday 12-1:30pm
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LOCATION: Central Park (fields towards back, past the roundabout), details below:
Central Park #4 (Feb 28th and all Wednesday's); 1907 NE Park Dr, Issaquah 98029
Central Park #3 (All Saturday's); 1907 NE Park Dr, Issaquah 98029
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COST: $225/player
Please refer to our Age chart for age level based on school year. For any questions, please contact Jenny at: Jenny@IssaquahFC.org
