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Pre-Academy Program Overview
What is Pre-Academy?
The HFC Pre-Academy program is a skill building program available for both girls and boys already participating in 7U-10U ABYSA Recreation programs in Buncombe, Henderson, and Madison County. The Pre-Academy program provides a platform to introduce players to a training experience consistent with ABYSA's next levels of play: HFC Academy 8U-10U and HFC Competitive (Classic) 11U-19U.
Pre-Academy participants will go to their Recreation team practice one day of the week and then come to their assigned Pre-Academy session for a second practice per week during the 7 week program. These two practices together will help accelerate learning and help players learn more skills to enjoy the game.
Pre-Academy Developmental Focuses:
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has identified the importance of early exposure to proper soccer skill techniques as vital to the growth and potential success of young players. We also feel that possessing the proper technical skills will not only prepare the players for the next level but, will, more importantly, increase their enjoyment of the game. That's why we designed the Pre-Academy program as a technical skill building program for the 7U-10U age groups. This is our 18th year offering the program and the feedback from families has always been extremely positive.
Pre-Academy Coaching:
Each member of the Pre-Academy Program staff has played professional, collegiate, or high level club soccer and is qualified to teach developmentally appropriate soccer material to youth soccer players.
Seasons:
The program is offered during the Fall and Spring Recreation Seasons.
Pre-Academy Ages:
All 7U-10U players* (Birth years 2013-2016).
*Players born in 2013(8U) - 2015(10U) are eligible for our 8U-10U Academy Program. Click the program name if you'd like program information and placement evaluations for the Fall or Spring seasons.
Fall 2022 Pre-Academy Locations and Schedules
When you register, please select the day and location that works best for your family's schedule. If your recreation coach selects your HFC Pre-Academy day as a practice day, you can transfer to a different Pre-Academy day.
Asheville Pre-Academy Schedule
Buncombe County Sports Park Fields TBD (BCSP/JBL)
58 Apac Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 |
| Program Day(s) | Time | Spring 2023 Dates |
| Tuesday | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | March 14, 21, 28; April 11,18, 25; May 2 (May 9 -M/U if needed) |
| Thursday | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | March 16, 23,30; April 13,20,27; May 4 (May 11 -M/U if needed) |
Hendersonville Pre-Academy Schedule
Henderson County Athletics & Activity Center (AAC)
708 South Grove Street. Hendersonville, NC 28792 |
| Program Day(s) | Time | Spring 2023 Dates |
| Tuesday | 5:00 - 6:15 PM | March 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 (May 12-M/U if needed) |
Pre-Academy Cost
The cost of the 7-session program is $88 per player.