3rd Annual US Tour
Annual US Tour
2027
Washington • Oregon • California
📅 March 13 – 29, 2027 | 17-Day Tour
⚽
10 Tour Games
🎓
University Campus Tours
🎥
VEO 3 Film & MVP Awards
Your Tour Leader
Led by Coach
Shawn Agnew
Owner & Founder • EST 2014 • University Placement Expert
NCCP, Sports Science Major
USSF National Badge
TOVO Institute, Barcelona — Terms 1, 2 & 3
FC Ajax, Amsterdam
GD Chaves & Valpaços, Portugal
Corinthians & União São João, Brazil
Tour Staff
Dennis Schmidt
Head Goalie Coach
Jon Thompson
Strength & Conditioning
TJ Sugars
Chaperone & Driver
Shawn Agnew
Head Coach & Driver
+ Four staff across three vehicles, with a full medical kit carried on tour
The Competition
Ten Games,
Three States
1 CITY
Washington
Seattle
ECNL • ECRL • State Divisions
The opening fixtures of the tour, played on the drive south from British Columbia.
3 CITIES
Oregon
Portland • Eugene • Medford
ECNL • ECRL • State Divisions
Games on the way down the coast and again on the return leg back north.
5 CITIES
California
Sacramento • San Jose • Santa Barbara • Los Angeles • San Diego
ECNL • ECRL • State Divisions
The heart of the tour. Five cities from Sacramento to San Diego across ten days.
The Journey
17 Days on the
Road
TRAVEL
March 13
Departure
Depart the Colossus Theatre parking lot at 9:00am with passports in hand and cross-border travel letters completed. Drive south to Portland, Oregon.
TOUR STOP
March 14
Medford, Oregon
Overnight in southern Oregon on the drive down the I-5 corridor.
TOUR STOP
March 15
Sacramento, California
Into California’s capital, with a stay on the Riverfront Promenade.
TOUR STOP
March 16 – 17
Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles
Two nights on the coast. Sightseeing options include the Hollywood Hills, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach and the Griffith Observatory.
EXTENDED STAY
March 18 – 22
San Diego, California
Five nights and the longest block of the tour: fixtures, university campus visits and a full spring break programme.
RECOVERY
March 23
Santa Barbara, California
A lighter day. Stretching, foam rolling, light ball work and a university pathway meeting at the hotel.
TOUR STOP
March 24 – 25
Pleasanton, California
Two nights in the San Jose and Bay Area, based out of Walnut Creek.
TOUR STOP
March 26
Medford, Oregon
Back across the state line and north again on the return leg.
TOUR STOP
March 27
Eugene, Oregon
A stop in Oregon’s university city on the way home.
TOUR STOP
March 28
Portland, Oregon
The final night of the tour before the drive back to British Columbia.
TRAVEL
March 29
Return Home
Home in the early evening. Please stay flexible on pickup: the window is 4:00pm to 8:00pm depending on traffic.
More Than Games
What Happens
On Tour
NCAA
NAIA
JUCO
USPORT
CCAA
🎓
University Campus Tours
Every athlete visits Division 1 and Division 2, NAIA and CCCAA (JUCO) programs, with coaching on what separates each pathway and the strategic reasons a player might choose one over the next.
🎥
VEO 3 Film & MVP Awards
Every game is filmed on VEO 3 and loaded into a VEO account. Footage goes straight into university recruiting profiles, and MVP awards are presented on tour.
🌴
Spring Break Experience
Amusement parks, beach days, outlet malls and sightseeing from the Hollywood Hills to the San Diego Zoo. Park entry runs $80 to $350 CAD and is not included in the tour fee.
🧘
Rest & Recovery Days
Lighter days built around stretching, foam rolling, yoga, light ball work, tactical sessions and university pathway meetings at the hotel.
Where You’ll Stay
Comfortable
Accommodations
Tigard, Oregon
Embassy Suites by Hilton
The first night of the tour, just outside Portland.
Sacramento, California
Embassy Suites Riverfront Promenade
On the Sacramento River in the heart of downtown.
Walnut Creek, California
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Base for the two nights in the San Jose and Bay Area.
Eugene, Oregon
Graduate by Hilton
Home for the Eugene stop on the return leg north.
Portland, Oregon
Hotel Lucia
Downtown Portland for the final night of the tour, before the drive back to British Columbia on March 29.
Your Investment
All-Inclusive
Tour Package
$4,750
Canadian Dollars
Plus insurance, meals and spending money
What’s Included
Transportation and fuel in three rental vans
Hotel accommodation for every night on tour
10 full 90-minute games
Full referee crews at every fixture
VEO 3 camera and software
Every game filmed and loaded to a VEO account
University campus visits
University placement mentorship
Professional coaching staff
Chaperones and drivers
Three states and more than ten cities
Not Included
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Travel and sport insurance
Arranged by each family with their own provider using the trip dates.
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Meals and daily spending money
Estimate $650 to $850 USD across the 17 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Amusement park entry
$80 to $350 CAD depending on the park chosen.
What Families Budget For
Tour Fee
$4,750
Canadian dollars
INCLUDED
Meals & Spending
$650 – $850
US dollars, 17 days
EXTRA
Amusement Parks
$80 – $350
Canadian dollars
OPTIONAL
Travel Insurance
Varies
Arranged per family
EXTRA
Amusement park tickets are not included in the tour fee. Options include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Valencia, SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo.
Before You Go
Questions,
Answered
When and where do we leave?
Friday, March 13, 2026 from the Colossus Theatre parking lot. Be there for 9:00am with passports in hand and the cross-border travel permission letter completed.
When do we get back?
Sunday, March 29. The plan is an early evening arrival, but traffic can change that. Please stay flexible on pickup between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.
How many games will the team play?
We aim for eight to ten games across Washington, Oregon and California. Every fixture is a full 90 minutes with a complete referee crew.
How much spending money is needed?
Plan on $650 to $850 USD across the trip to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner. Amusement park tickets are not included in that estimate.
How are meals handled day to day?
Meals are planned the day before with input from the players, and healthy options are the priority. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are common stops.
Do the athletes visit universities?
Yes. Campus visits are built into the daily schedule across CCCAA (JUCO), NAIA, Division 1 and Division 2 programs, with coaching on the pros and cons of each pathway.
Who drives and who chaperones?
Three Kia Carnival rental vans with a driver in each: Shawn Agnew, Dennis Schmidt, TJ Sugars and strength coach Jon Thompson.
Is there a medical kit on tour?
Yes, a full medical kit travels with the team. Every family completes a digital medical form before departure so staff know about any conditions.
Do we need a border letter?
Yes. A consent letter is required to cross the border with a minor: see travel.gc.ca for the current form. Triple-check the passport expiry date before you travel.
What about travel insurance?
Contact your own insurance provider with the trip dates and details. Insurance is not included in the tour fee.
What happens on rest and recovery days?
Light training such as stretching, foam rolling, yoga and ball work, plus beach days, outlet malls and sightseeing. Plans stay flexible around location and the group.
Are there laundry options?
Some hotels have laundry facilities and two laundry days are planned. Bring a laundry bag and mark it clearly.
Travel Light
The Packing
List
Cleats, shin guards and a water bottle
Academy game kit: shorts, socks, both game jerseys, warm-up top
Sandals and walking shoes
Bathing suit for hotel pools and the beach
Toiletries
Phone with an eSIM data plan (strongly recommended)
Phone charger
iPad or laptop with movies and games for travel
Earphones
Clothing for 18 to 24°C daytime temperatures
Sweaters: it cools off between 6:30pm and 8:30pm
Sunscreen
Passport plus a debit or credit card for spending money
Advil or any medication that is required
Your
US Tour
Starts Here
Spots on the 2027 US Tour are limited and by invitation. Contact Coach Shawn to secure your athlete’s place on the 17-day spring break tour.
✉ coachshawnagnew@gmail.com
📞 (604) 787-3976
📷 @premieresocceracademy
