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Idaho Surf U10 & U11 Boys Academy · Meridian

Love the game.Ride the Wave

Meet the teams, follow the season, and find your next game.

Season 2026-27U10 & U11 · Meridian, Idaho
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Growing through soccer

Build players for the game ahead.

Confidence on the ball. Friends on the field.

Training, games and time together give young players room to try things, learn from mistakes and enjoy being part of a team.

Current season

Around the Academy.

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Coming up

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Latest results

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Scores show Surf first. Final results only.

Saved season snapshot · checking for updates…

Idaho Surf U10 Academy players and coaches celebrating with their trophy and medals at the 2026 Gem State Challenge.
U10 Academy · 2026 Gem State Challenge

Champions · October 2026

Gem State champions!

Four games. Ten goal scorers. One unforgettable comeback. Coach Guy looks back at a weekend of teamwork, character and plenty of smiles.

4Games29Goals9–2Final
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U11 Boys Academy

Growing together, trying new things and taking the next step.

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Player development pathway

Room to learn.
Room to grow.

From their first touch to a bigger field, players need time, encouragement and challenges that fit their age.

Explore the pathway →
01
U10

Foundation

02
U11

Growth

03
U12

Bridge

04
U13/U14

11v11 ready

Growing with the game

The game grows
with them.

We are not merely coaching the boys through another season. We are intentionally preparing them for the next version of the game.

Explore the 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 guide →
01 · U9/U107v7

See the ball and solve the moment.

7 per team, including the goalkeeper · 55-70 yards
02 · U11/U129v9

See the space and connect the group.

9 per team, including the goalkeeper · 70-90 yards
03 · U13/U1411v11

See the whole game and understand your role.

11 per team, including the goalkeeper · 100-120 yards

How we coach

Five pillars.
One standard.

Read the philosophy →
01

Development

Build the player for the game ahead.

02

Competition

Winning matters. Growth matters more.

03

Respect

Protect the person and the game.

04

Accountability

Habits shape the ceiling.

05

Joy

Keep them in love with football.

Academy coaches

Here to help them grow.

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Academy staff

Guy Zaouch

Head Coach, U10 & U11

Academy staff

Andre Kent

Assistant Coach, U10 & U11

Academy staff

Casey Armstrong

Assistant Coach, U10 & U11

Soccer in the Treasure Valley

Find a place to play.

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Idaho Surf’s club vision puts young people first: enjoying soccer, growing in confidence and learning to make decisions together. Programs serve families in Boise, Meridian and beyond.

First steps

Juniors Academy offers extra training alongside recreational soccer. Ask the club about the right session and age group.

Explore Juniors Academy ↗

Grow with a team

Competitive soccer progresses from 7v7 at U9/U10 to 9v9 at U11/U12, with playing opportunities that depend on the team.

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The next chapter

Older players can explore 11v11, N1 and girls’ DPL options. The club can explain placement, travel and current availability.

See the pathway ↗

Start a conversation

Your next step, made simple.

01 · New players

Tryouts & joining

New to club soccer or ready for a new challenge? Ask about your player’s age group, experience and the next placement opportunity. Dates, fees and roster places are confirmed by Idaho Surf.

Join the team. → · Tryout updates →
02 · Matchday

Leagues & tournaments

Follow Academy games and tournament weekends in the schedule, then catch up on final results. Competition and travel vary by age group and team.

Upcoming games → · Recent results →
03 · Get involved

Help soccer grow here

Interested in sponsorship, fundraising or volunteering? Tell us how you’d like to help. Club partnerships and fundraising activities need club approval before they are announced.

Talk about supporting soccer →

For new families

A few good questions.

01Which program fits my player?Getting started

Start with your player’s age, experience and interest in training. Juniors offers a way to explore extra training, while competitive programs involve a team commitment. Ask Idaho Surf which group fits and what is currently available. Placement is confirmed by the club.

02How do tryouts and team placement work?Tryouts

Check published tryout updates, then confirm the assessment process with Idaho Surf. Ask about age eligibility, registration, venue, arrival time, what to bring and when decisions are communicated. An enquiry through this website does not reserve a roster place.

03What costs should we plan for?Costs

Ask for the full seasonal breakdown before committing: club and team fees, uniforms, tournament entry, travel, accommodation and any optional extra training. Confirm payment dates and refund terms with the club. Fees and financial support vary, so this website does not quote an unverified total.

04How much training and travel is involved?Commitment

Commitment depends on the age group, team and season. Look at the Academy calendar for the published U10/U11 schedule, then confirm your team’s training, matchdays, tournament plans and attendance expectations. Proposed events should not be used to book travel.

05Where do we find kickoff times and field maps?Matchday

Open the schedule and select your team. Match cards show the listed kickoff in Boise time, venue, field information and directions where supplied. The Fields view helps locate Simplot fields. Check the newest PlayMetrics event before leaving for any change to kickoff, field or arrival.

06Are these live scores?Results

Team Records shows published final results and competition totals. The homepage uses the same stored results as the records page. Source checks run regularly, but this is not an in-match scoring service. A missing or delayed result is not treated as a score of zero.

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New to Idaho Surf?

Your next team starts here.

Explore the club’s programs and current registration information on the official Idaho Surf website. The club can help you find the right age group and next step.

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