What Program Is Right For Me?

Most Common Player Pathways

Which pathway is right for you? The chart below shows 3 of our main development pathways: The Recreation Pathway, Competitive Pathway, and Developmental Pathway.

Programs at a Glance

Program	Developmental Level	Developmental Focus	Coaching Staff	Time Commitment (Per Week)	Season Length
ABYSA Recreation (4U-19U)	For players new to soccer or players who just want to play for fun	Focused on fun and enjoyment with age appropriate skill building and teamwork lessons for players of all levels	Volunteer	1 practice (7U-19U) 1 in-house game	Fall and/or Spring (Can play one or both seasons)
HFC Pre-Academy (7U-10U)	For players interested in experiencing a more structured and developmentally focused environment in addition to their Recreation team	An introduction to the competitive training structure and environment with an additional focus on basic technical and tactical ideas from experienced coaches	Paid	1 practice (In addition to a Recreation team)	Fall and/or Spring (Can play one or both seasons)
HFC Academy (8U-10U) HFC Academy (11U/12U)	For players interested in focused skill development to prepare for the demands of higher levels of play (HFC Competitive, High School, College, etc.)	A training (practice) structure and curriculum designed to help players focus on developmentally appropriate skills and tactical development to prepare for higher levels of play	Paid	2 practices 1 in-house game 1-2 festival events	Fall & Spring
HFC Competitive (Classic) (11U-19U)	For players interested in being a part of the most developmentally challenging and competitive environment available	Help players reach the highest level of development and competition that they are capable of through the best available technical, tactical, and physical developmental focuses in each age group	Paid	3 practices 1 game 1-3 tournaments	Fall & Spring
HFC Intermediate Program (13U-15U)	For players who want a more developmentally challenging and competitive environment, but aren't ready for the Competitive program	Follow a training structure and curriculum designed to help players accelerate development for higher levels of play	Paid	2 practices 1 in-house game	Fall (Girls) & Spring (Boys)

2022-2023 Age Group Chart

Player Birth Year	Age Group	ABYSA Recreation	HFC Pre-Academy	HFC Academy	HFC Competitive (Classic)	HFC Intermediate Program
2019	4U	x
2018	5U	x
2017	6U	x
2016	7U	x	x
2015	8U	x	x
2014	9U	x	x	x
2013	10U	x	x	x	x
2012	11U	x		x	x
2011	12U	x		x	x
2010	13U	x			x	x
2009	14U	x			x	x
2008	15U	x			x	x
2007	16U	x			x
2006	17U	x			x
2005	18U	x			x
2004	19U	x			x

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ABYSA Recreation

The Recreation Player Pathway is designed/ideal for players looking for a fun and non-competitive environment. The Recreation Player Pathway utilizes volunteer coaches and is available for the 4U-19U age groups.

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HFC Pre-Academy

This program provides a platform to introduce 7U-10U ABYSA Recreation players to additional training experience consistent with ABYSA's/HFC's next level of play (HFC Academy and HFC Competitive).

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HFC Academy

The Academy program is designed to help 9U - 12U players improve their technical soccer skills which they will need to play at a higher level, as well as their love for the game. Our dedicated coaching staff follows a curriculum that provides players with high quality instruction and age appropriate activities which creates a fun learning environment. The majority of the players that enter the Academy during their 9U and 10U years move on to play competitive (classic) soccer once they graduate the Academy program. Those who aren't quite ready for the competitive level will enter our 11U and 12U academy program.

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HFC Competitive (Classic)

The Competitive Player Pathway is designed/ideal for the player looking to play in the most challenging environment offered within the organization. Players on this pathway are typically looking to play at the higher levels as they get older (high school, college, professional). The Competitive level utilizes the best coaching resources within WNC and is available for the 10U-19U age groups.

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HFC Intermediate Program (Formerly "Challenge")

The goal of the HFC Intermediate Program is to provide players an opportunity to develop the individual skills in both the technical and tactical aspects of the game. This program is for those who aren't quite ready yet for Classic soccer.

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