Challenger League
About Challenger League
The Challenger League provides local competition with well-balanced teams, designed to foster skill development and a love of soccer. The success of these teams relies heavily on the dedication of parent and volunteer coaches, who work closely with age group directors. These coaches receive valuable mentorship and guidance to continually improve their coaching abilities.
Our goal is to ensure that children aged 6 to 14 have the opportunity to participate in soccer by joining a local team at one of our 11 convenient locations. This allows them to enjoy the sport in a supportive and encouraging environment that prepares them for state and regional competition.
Local Teams | U8-U14 Challenger League
“Pool Players”
“Pool players” are placed on teams and training groups based on five key factors:
- Gender
- Age
- Size & Speed
- Level of soccer ability
- Proximity to other players
This approach ensures that each player is placed in an environment where they can thrive and grow alongside teammates who are at similar levels of development and live nearby.
Challenger League Flight Levels
The Challenger League will contain four flight levels for players to participate and develop in:
- Flight Four: Lower-level 6-9 year old’s not playing state-level soccer
- Flight Three: The top 6-9 year old’s not playing state-level soccer
- Flight Two: Lower-level 10-11 year old’s and top 9 year old’s not playing state-level soccer
- Flight One: The top 9-11 year old’s not playing state-level soccer
Challenger League Middle Shool11-14 year old – The Middle School League offers an opportunity for year-round training with both spring and fall seasons. This league is perfect for players who want more than what recreational soccer provides but are not ready for the commitments of travel soccer.
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“Local Teams”
Ideally, we would create local teams for each flight to compete against one another in the Challenger League from the following areas:
Preston: Preston, Idaho
Upper North: Richmond/Lewiston
North: Smithfield/Hyde Park
North Central: North Logan
Central: Logan
South Central: Providence/Nibley/Millville
Southeast: Hyrum/Paradise
Southwest: Wellsville/Mendon
Benson: Benson
Brigham City: Brigham City/Perry
Tremonton: Tremonton/Garland/Riverside
Boys Teams
U3 (2023-2021)
We don’t offer any programs until a player reaches four years old. If you are eager to give your child a head start we highly recommend reading the book SOCCER STARTS AT HOME and implementing the ideas it presents.
www.soccerstartsathome.com
U4 (2020)
Destination Soccer info: www.nuusoccer.com/destination/
U6 (2019 - 2018)
Destination Soccer info: www.nuusoccer.com/destination/
U8 (2017 - 2016)
Boys Challenger League (Local) Tryouts
Click here to Register For Tryouts
Tryouts for placement; everyone makes a team! Register and tryouts
Challenger League Teams
All U8 & U9 Challenger teams play locally. Coaches will collaborate to create teams based on location and abilities.
General Information
NUU Teams
COACHES NEEDED: Ready to jump into the world of competitive soccer coaching?
If you are interested please CLICK HERE to fill out a brief survey.
If you want more information please email our Director of Coaching Jeff Ginn at coachginn@nuusoccer.com
U9 (2015)
Boys Challenger League (Local) Teams
We hold tryouts at this age, but do not cut anyone. If you want to play for NUU at this age it is as simple as registering online and attending tryouts. CLICK HERE
When tryouts conclude our coaches will collaborate and create and/or adjust teams based on locations and abilities.
Boys Challenger League Teams
Preston: TBD
Upper North: TBD
North – Coach Brian Thompson
North Central: TBD
Central – Coach Kaden Avilla
South Central – Coach Jeremy Hubbard
Southeast – Coach Amie Mallory
Southeast – Coach Luke Crane
Southwest: – Coach Megan McMurdie
Benson: TBD
Brigham City: TBD
Tremonton: T TBD
Morgan: TBD
We hope to add teams where TBD is listed, but it will depend on player registration and coaches.
Boys Select Teams
Head Coach – Brian Thompson
Head Coach – Amie Mallory
We will also create two Select teams for ambitious players. The Select teams will be created after tryouts. The players on a Select team will train together and play for the Select team a year older in the Challenger league AND with their age group Challenger league team, giving the most ambitious players extra soccer while developing the entire pool of players at this age.
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2015 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U10 (2014)
Boys Challenger League (Local) Teams
We hold tryouts at this age, but do not cut anyone. If you want to play for NUU at this age it is as simple as registering online and attending tryouts. CLICK HERE
When tryouts conclude our coaches will collaborate and create and/or adjust teams based on location and abilities. Learn more
Boys Challenger League Teams
Preston: TBD
Upper North – Coach Ron Matheson
North – Coach Ron Matheson
North Central: TBD
Central – Coach Mike Gurney
South Central – Coach Ricardo Benavides
Southeast: TBD
Southwest – Coach Benji Christensen
Benson: TBD
Brigham City: TBD
Tremonton – Coach Jimmy Beadles
Morgan: TBD
We hope to add teams where TBD is listed, but it will depend on player registration and coaches.
Boys CHALLENGER Select Team
Head Coach – Mike Gurney
We will also create two Select teams for ambitious players. The Challenger Select teams will be created after tryouts. The players on a Challenger Select team will train together and play for the Select team a year older in the Challenger league AND with their age group Challenger league team, giving ambitious players that are not ready to commit to state soccer.
Boys STATE (Travel) Select Team
Head Coach – Brandon Bales & Mike Gurney
We will also create a State Select team for ambitious players. Select teams will be created after tryouts. The players on the Select team will train together and play for the Select team at the State level AND with their local Challenger league team, giving the most ambitious players extra soccer while developing the entire pool of players at this age.
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2014 Boys
teams CLICK HERE
U11 (2013)
Boys Challenger League (Local) Teams
We hold tryouts at this age, but do not cut anyone. If you want to play for NUU at this age it is as simple as registering online and attending tryouts. CLICK HERE
When tryouts conclude our coaches will collaborate and create and/or adjust teams based on locations and abilities. Learn more
Boys Challenger League Teams
Preston: TBD
Upper North – Coach Emily Crookston
North – Coach Ben King
North Central – Coach Brandon Bales
Central: TBD
South Central – Coach Brian Bluemell
Southeast: TBD
Southwest – Jeremy Hilton
Benson: TBD
Brigham City: TBD
Tremonton: TBD
Morgan: TBD
We hope to add teams where TBD is listed, but it will depend on player registration and coaches.
Boys State (Travel) Select Team
Head Coach – Caleb Cowley
We will also create a State Select team for ambitious players. Select teams will be created after tryouts. The players on the Select team will train together and play for the Select team at the State level AND with their local Challenger league team, giving the most ambitious players extra soccer while developing the entire pool of players at this age.
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2013 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U12 (2012)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Bryan Bingham
Futures Team
Coach Rob Dayton
Navy Team
Coach Bryan Bingham
Gray Team
Coach Zach Bassett
White Team
Coach Curtis Hymas
Silver Team
Chris Brown
Black Team (Tremonton)
Joseph Jensen
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2012 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U13 (2011)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Hugo Gonzalez
Futures Team
Coach
Navy Team
Coach
Gray Team
Xan Graetz
White Team
Brian Webster
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2011 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U14 (2010)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Manny Martins
See 2009 Royalty Info here
Futures Team (Tremonton)
Coach Hugo Gonzalez
Navy Team
Coach Dan Miller
Gray Team
Coach Kurt Etherington
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2010 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U15 (2009)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Manny Martins
Bio
Video of Coach Martins Zoom call providing details: Click to watch video
Futures Team
Coach Matt Knudson
Navy Team
Coach Derek Harris
White (Tremonton)
Coach Neal Nelson
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2009 Boys teams s CLICK HERE
U16 (2008)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Tyler Falslev
Futures Team
Coach Claudio DeJesus
Navy Team
Coach Brandon Bales
Gray Team
Abraham Mourra
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2008 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U17 (2007)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team (Tournament Team)
Coaching Staff
Jeff Ginn, Nicole Hale & Kirt Sadler
Navy Team
Coach Nicole Hale
Gray Team
Coach Kirt Sadler
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2007 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U18 (2006)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Tyler Falslev
Futures Team
Coach Bryan Bingham
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2006 Boys teams CLICK HERE
U19 (2005)
Boys State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Bryan Hickman
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2005 Boys teams CLICK HERE
NUU Semi-Pro Men’s Team
SPRING 2024 our community will finally be represented at the Semi-Pro level!
United Premier Soccer League website
Interested 17-30 year old men are encouraged to reach out to Coach Ginn for more information.
NUUginn@gmail.com
Girls Teams
U3 (2023-2021)
We don’t offer any programs until a player reaches four years old. If you are eager to give your child a head start we highly recommend reading the book SOCCER STARTS AT HOME and implementing the ideas it presents.
www.soccerstartsathome.com
U4 (2020)
Destination Soccer info: www.nuusoccer.com/destination/
U6 (2019 - 2018)
Destination Soccer info: www.nuusoccer.com/destination/
U8 (2017 - 2016)
Girls Challenger League (Local) Teams
We hold tryouts at this age, but do not cut anyone. If you want to play for NUU at this age it is as simple as registering online. CLICK HERE
Girls Challenger League Teams
Preston: TBD
Upper North – Xan Graetz
North: TBD
North Central: TBD
Central: TBD
South Central: TBD
South Central: TBD
Southeast – Dustin Poulsen
Southwest – Chris Hammond
Benson: TBD
Brigham City: TBD
Tremonton: – Coach Hugo Gonzalez Sr.
Morgan: TBD
When tryouts/registration conclude our coaches will collaborate and create teams based on areas and abilities. Learn more
If you want more information please email our Director of Coaching Jeff Ginn NUUginn@gmail.com
U9 (2015)
Girls Challenger League (Local) Teams
We hold tryouts at this age, but do not cut anyone. If you want to play for NUU at this age it is as simple as registering online and attending tryouts. CLICK HERE
When tryouts conclude our coaches will collaborate and create and/or adjust teams based on areas and abilities. Learn more
Girls Challenger League Teams
Preston: TBD
Upper North: Coach Canneton Howard
North – TBD
North Central: TBD
Central: TBD
South Central – Coach Sergio Alvarez
South Central: TBD
Southeast: Jason Summers
Southwest: TBD
Benson: TBD
Brigham City: TBD
Tremonton: Coach Blake Adams
Tremonton: Coach P.J. Solis
Morgan: TBD
We hope to add teams where TBD is listed, but it will depend on player registration and coaches.
Girls Challenger (Local) Select Team
Head Coach – Sergio Alvarez
We will also create a Challenger Select team for ambitious players. The Select teams will be created after tryouts. The players on the Select team will train together and play for the Select team a year older in the Challenger league AND with their age group Challenger league team, giving the most ambitious players extra soccer while developing the entire pool of players at this age.
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2015 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U10 (2014)
Girls Challenger League (Local) Teams
We hold tryouts at this age, but do not cut anyone. If you want to play for NUU at this age it is as simple as registering online and attending tryouts. CLICK HERE
When tryouts conclude our coaches will collaborate and create and/or adjust teams based on locations and abilities. Learn more
Girls Challenger League Teams
Preston: TBD
Upper North: Coach Juliette Williams
North – Coach Sven Rasmussen
North Central: TBD
Central: TBD
South Central – Coach Tyler Shurtleff
Southeast: – Coach Drew Harvey
Southwest: TBD
Benson: TBD
Brigham City: TBD
Tremonton: – Blake Adams
Morgan: TBD
We hope to add teams where TBD is listed, but it will depend on player registration and coaches.
Girls Challenger (Local) Select Team
Coaching Staff – Juliette Williams, Tyler Shurtleff, Tyler Grange
We will also create a Challenger Select team for ambitious players. The Challenger Select team will be created after tryouts. The players on a Select team will train together and play for the Select team a year older in the Challenger league AND with their age group Challenger league team, giving the most ambitious players extra soccer while developing the entire pool of players at this age.
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2014 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U11 (2013)
Girls Challenger League (Local) Teams
We hold tryouts at this age, but do not cut anyone. If you want to play for NUU at this age it is as simple as registering online and attending tryouts. CLICK HERE
When tryouts conclude our coaches will collaborate and create and/or adjust teams based on locations and abilities. Learn more
Girls Challenger League Teams
Preston: TBD
Upper North – Kurt Etherington
North – Coach Lyle Bair
North Central: TBD
Central – Coach Jeff Ginn
South Central – Coach Tony Bruno
Southeast: Coach Melissa Bruno
Southwest: TBD
Benson: TBD
Brigham City: TBD
Tremonton – Coach Blake Adams
Morgan: TBD
We hope to add teams where TBD is listed, but it will depend on player registration and coaches.
Girls Challenger (Local) Select Team
Coaching Staff – Jeff Ginn, Jim Blotter, Lyle Bair, Tony Bruno
We will also create a Select team for ambitious players. The Challenger Select team will be created after tryouts. The players on a Challenger Select team will train together and play for the Select team a year older in the Challenger league AND with their age group Challenger league team, giving ambitious players that are not ready to commit to state soccer.
Girls State (Travel) Select Team
Coaching Staff – Jeff Ginn, Jim Blotter, Lyle Bair, Tony Bruno
We will also create two State Select teams for ambitious players. Select teams will be created after tryouts. The players on the State Select team will train together and play for one of the Select teams at the State level AND with their local Challenger league team, giving the most ambitious players extra soccer while developing the entire pool of players at this age.
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2013 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U12 (2012)
Girls State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Katie Taylor
Futures Team
Coach Travis Clements
Navy Team
Coach Travis Clements
Gray Team
Coach Katie Wiser
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2012 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U13 (2011)
Girls State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Chad Knight
Futures Team
Katie Taylor
Navy Team
Sven Rasmussen
Gray Team
Lyle Bair
White Team
Erik Lopez
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2011 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U14 (2010)
Girls State (Travel) Teams
Navy
Tyler Speth
Driven (Morgan)
Coach Tara Ferrin
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2010 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U15 (2009)
Girls State (Travel) Teams
Navy Team
Coach Bryan Bingham
Gray Team (Tremonton)
Coach Blake Taylor
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2009 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U16 (2008)
Girls State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Kasey Erickson
Futures Team
Coach Brad Ward
Navy Team
Coach Brad Ward
Gray Team
Coach Marcio Colqui
White Team
Coach Chloe Taylor
Silver Team
Tyler Speth
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2008 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U17 (2007)
Girls State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Coach Rob Dayton
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2007 Girls teams CLICK HERE
U18 & U19 (2006 & 2005)
Girls State (Travel) Teams
Royalty Team
Monte McCulloch
To learn more about the cost and expectations of the 2006 Girls teams CLICK HERE (coming soon)
NUU Semi-Pro Women’s Team
SUMMER 2024 our community will finally be represented at the Semi-Pro level!
Women’s Premier Soccer League Website
Interested 17-30 year old women are encouraged to reach out to Coach Ginn for more information.
NUUginn@gmail.com
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