Play with the best players
Go to the best tournaments
Be recruited by the best colleges
What make Alaska Northstars different from club trips?
- We are not a club; last year over 100 players from 33 different teams joined our trips.
- As a select team doing well at the same tournaments we get accepted to premier events.
- Using our unique Athlete Advising database we send team profiles to hundreds of coaches
prior to the event so they know what players to look for and where to see them.
- High quality production of game tapes at elite events to send to college coaches.
- At the events, some Northstars' staff coach while others spend time marketing Alaska players.
- College coaches contact us on a regular basis asking about Alaska players.
- By going to the same events logistics are wired and costs kept to a minimum.
92 boys at Nomads in San Diego
ALASKA NORTHSTARS SHOWCASE TRAVEL 2010-2011
Don't miss this opportunity to be seen and recruited by hundreds of college coaches
while playing with the best players in the state at the best tournaments in the country!
NOMADS SAN DIEGO
San Diego, November 24-28 (Thanksgiving)
Our favorite destination for excellent fall recruiting and great competition.
FC PORTLAND SHOWCASE
Portland, Oregon, January 14-17 (MLK weekend)
Intimate, select showcase tournament
with nearly 100 coaches from the Northwest
PRESIDENT'S DAY TOURNAMENT (PDT)
Phoenix, Arizona, February 17-21 (President's Day Weekend)
One of the most competitive events in the West drawing lots of coaches at prime recruiting time
Applications for all tournaments due to us by August 31st! Applications submitted after August 31 are still welcome; players may be selected based on space availability
BEST TRIPS BY AGE (players can play up at any event)
Sophomores - PDT and Nomads
Juniors - All three as this is the year to be seen
Seniors - Nomads and FC Portland
Travel costs for each trip are $775 plus airfare* includes hotel, breakfast and dinners,
ground transportation, entry fees, uniform use, travel clothing, administration fees, player
registration, ten full-field Dome training sessions, and a DVD copy of tournament games**.
* Players can book individual airfare or join in a group ticket purchased at the lowest fare available.
** DVD includes at least two games; custom DVD packages with player highlights also available.
 92 Girls enjoying Phoenix trip in 2008
NEW THIS YEAR
- Every player gets DVD copy of at least two games per tournament
- Players selected for any Northstars trips may participate in any of the full-field training sessions at the Dome, ten total, October to February
Northwest College Soccer Tour
The Northwest College tour is arguably the best thing Alaska Northstars has done for helping students find the right college for the academics and athletic pursuits.
We consistently hear from coaches the best way to be recruited is to attend a camp. Rather than seeing you for 15 minutes at a game a camp provides in-depth exposure to coaches and a chance to get see if a campus fits for you. A 'traveling' camp visiting allows you to visit 12-14 colleges in the Northwest, getting training from and exposure to coaches where most Alaskans go. We were blown away with colleges of all levels wanting us to visit. In addition to trainings and games, 2-3 per day, we have a great time attending a Seattle Sounders game!
College Coaches: If interested in learning more about Alaska's top talent please contact us for team and individual profiles. To see a list Alaska Northstars has helped sign over the past three years click here
If you are interested in traveling
with Alaska Northstars, LLC please see the forms section below. Email Alaska Northstars, LLC
or call 764-AKNS (2567) for more information.
'91 boys preparing for quarterfinals play at President's Day Tournament in Phoenix
Selection
All trips are open to all high school students. Our
priority is to fill age groups with older players who
need the most recruting views. If a full age group at
any level comes together we will take that age. For
instance, we have sent U15 through U19 teams to the
same tournaments. If a younger age group does not go
players may join an older age depending on quality of
play and space on the roster.
Players are selected on soccer accomplishments, coach comments, age group and position needs, and observations during Alaska tournament play.
Alaska Northstars Staff
Dan Rufner, founder of Alaska Northstars, LLC, has as Masters of Education in Counseling and Guidance from Point Loma Nazarene University. He has been a counselor in the Anchorage School District since 2001. He holds a USSF National D coaching license and has coached varsity boys at Robert Service High since 2002 (1 state and 3 region championships), coached club soccer in Anchorage, and coaches for Alaska's Olympic Development Program.
Dan Pinkerton, partner with Alaska Northstars, LLC, has a Masters of Education in Counseling and Guidance from University of Alaska Anchorage and has been a counselor in the Anchorage School District since 2001. He retired from the USAF in 1993 after twenty years of service. He holds a USSF National D coaching license, NSCAA State Diploma, is an Alaska Olympic Development Program coach, and is director of soccer for Alaska Arctic Winter Games.
Dan recently led Chugiak High School girl's varsity to its first state championship where he has coached since 2002.
Each travel team has two coaches assigned to the team to coach, market, and chaperone the players. Preference is given to coaches not affiliated with clubs and to those working in education.
If you are a coach interested in traveling with us please contact us.
Travel Team Forms
Below are the forms necessary for travel with Alaska
Northstars. The first form is the application needed
for registration. We only need this application one
time if information is the same. To apply for trips
once application is on file we simply need a deposit
check indicating which trips you want to participate
in.
Once you have been contacted regarding acceptance to
travel with Alaska Northstars you need to complete the
Medical/Registration form. You can download in a Word
template or in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. Please
note the medical form must be completed
each year.
Players and parents must also review the Player
Expectations Contract and sign and return.
Travel Team Application online form
Medical Registration Form for Travel (PDF)
*Note: Alaska Northstars players are dual registered with both Alaska Youth Soccer Association and US Club Soccer. Participation in Alaska Northstars does not impact your registration with your home club.
Medical Registration Form for Travel (Word)
Player Expectations Contract
Fitness Training Plan
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Please include a
copy of your birth certificate with all forms.
Forms to
Alaska
Northstars, LLC
4651 Mars Drive
Anchorage, AK
99507
Use your credit card to pay full trip payment ($775) here.
Soccer Web Links
www.mygameplan.biz - the best college consultation and recruiting assistance you will find
www.speedquest.org - link to the nation's premier speed training program and
foundation for Alaska Northstars' Soccer Synergy program.
www.streetsocceracademy.org - Street Soccer Academy provides top quality training for top players in Alaska. The training is highly technical, game oriented, and a great supplement to club, ODP, or Alaska Northstars. We highly recommend it for players serious about taking their game to the next level.
www.socceralaska.org - the Alaska State Youth Soccer Association and ODP
www.soccerratings.com - the best way to track college soccer teams
www.gotsoccer.com - a link to tournament ratings and team ratings
www.nationalsoccerranking.com - another link to team ratings
www.nomadssoccer.org - information on the Nomads soccer tournament
www.fcportland.org - information on the FC Portland Showcase
www.scdelsol.com - information on the PDT Tournament in Phoenix
www.juventussportclub.org - information on the Juventus Northern California spring showcase
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