What the club offers

Competitive teams target motivated boys and girls from U9 through U14 for fall-season placement, with registration opening through PlayMetrics for Fall 2026 tryouts. Younger pathways include Lil Surfers for ages 4–6 (introductory coordination and ball comfort) and an Academy program for ages 6–9 that builds futsal-ready technique in small groups. High-school-age tryout cycles are also promoted for players preparing for varsity-level competition.

Winter programming runs indoors at The Fort on the west end of the Kalispell Mall and is framed as intentional off-season work rather than a break from development. Seasonal blocks include Lil Surfers ($110 for five Wednesday sessions), Academy training ($140, includes a Glacier Surf Nike jersey), a Youth Futsal SuperDraft 3v3 league for birth years 2017–2007 drafted into balanced teams, strength and conditioning for ages 12–18, and TOCA Touch Training—the only club-affiliated TOCA offering called out for Montana—priced at $200 per player for a six-week block with small groups of four. Private and small-group training (typically three to four players) is available at $25 per player per hour in four-, six-, or eight-week blocks; families email the director of coaching to form groups.

Surf Nation, Northwest Elite, and exposure

Glacier Surf is a member of Surf Nation, a network of more than 50 professional clubs across the United States and Canada that connects Montana players to regional and national competition platforms, Surf Select regional and national team opportunities, and expanded training environments. In June 2025 the club joined Real Billings, Montana Surf, and Missoula Strikers FC in Northwest Elite, a cooperative showcase pathway that pools top players and coaches from Montana clubs to attend major college showcases in the western United States. Top performers in each age group can also pursue Surf Select regional and national teams, international training experiences, and college recruitment support that includes highlight resources and recruiting guidance.

Training philosophy and game model

Coaches are nationally licensed professionals, and the club follows Surf SC’s curriculum emphasizing individual technical growth inside a structured team framework with meaningful games year-round. Competitive philosophy favors strong local and regional opponents without unnecessary long-distance travel, arguing that development requires quality matches—not mileage for its own sake. Older competitive teams partner with Hudl for full-game recording, instant player highlights, and team highlight packages that support review and recruitment.

Who should join

Families in the Flathead Valley seeking a Surf-affiliated premier club with indoor winter training, futsal, TOCA repetitions, and a statewide elite showcase lane will find Glacier Surf built around ambitious players targeting high school, college, or professional pathways. Younger athletes can enter through Lil Surfers or Academy before competitive tryouts, while serious teens can layer strength programming, TOCA, and Northwest Elite exposure.

How to reach the club

Club administrator Sarah Sutton handles many registration questions at sarah@glaciersurfsoccer.com. Technical Director Torrey Stricklin can be reached at torrey@glaciersurfsoccer.com or +1 401-699-3319, and Director of Coaching Nate Evans supports competitive placement and small-group training at nate@glaciersurfsoccer.com or +1 406-794-7822. Fall tryouts and many seasonal programs register through PlayMetrics links the club shares for each program cycle.