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NWDS Academy sets late-July tryouts in Tualatin, doubles down on year-round development
Northwest Diamond Sports is lining up Academy tryouts in Tualatin, with age-group sessions scheduled in late July and early August at the NWDS facility, 19380 SW 90th Court, and nearby school sites [1][3]. The Academy fields competitive rosters across 15/16U, 18U and an 18U College Prep group, built to match each division’s pace and travel schedule [4].The program leans on a collegiate/professional, academic-style model: classroom sessions with video analysis and assignments pair with on-field work and expanded use of training technology to prep players for high school, college and beyond [3]. NWDS runs with a full-time coaching staff led by former professional player and associate scout Jose Cepeda, prioritizing consistent training over the typical volunteer setup [3].Year-round development sits at the core—multi‑position training, recruiting support, and a summer slate that typically runs March through July with roughly 30–45 games, including regional tournaments and showcase opportunities [3][5]. Typical Academy roster sizes run in the mid-to-high teens to keep reps tight and roles competitive [5].Beyond team play, the Tualatin facility offers private, buddy and small‑group lessons, plus team instruction for all ages, giving families flexible ways to stack reps throughout the week [2]. Facility and program details, including contacts at 503‑409‑3950, are posted through the NWDS site [1].