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HFC 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 11U-19U. Pre-Academy participants should also be signed up to play rec soccer. If signed up for Rec and Pre-Academy together, players will go to their Recreation team practice one day of the week and then come to their assigned Pre-Academy practice for a second practice per week. These two practices together will help accelerate learning and help players develop more skills to enjoy the game. Make sure you are also signed up to play rec soccer so that your child can be part of a team. Pre-Academy is not a team program but is 7 additional skill-building sessions to enhance development of the player.
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.
The HFC Pre-Academy program will always begin after the 1st recreation games for the season start, so communication about Pre-Academy will be limited during the time where most of our resources are dedicated to launching the ABYSA Recreation season. If you have any questions, please contact the Pre-Academy Director or Administrator listed in the 'Contact Us' section below.
Fall 2025 Pre-Academy Ages:
All 7U - 10U players* (Birth years 2019-2016).
*Players born in 2019 - 2016 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.
Pre-Academy Locations and Schedules - Fall 2025
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 (Field 8)
58 Apac Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
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| Program Day/Location | Time | Fall 2025 Dates |
| Monday @ BCSP-Field 3 | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20 (Oct 27-Make up day if needed) |
| Thursday @ BCSP-Field 3 | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | Sept 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 (Oct 20-Make up day if needed) |
Hendersonville Pre-Academy Schedule
Henderson County Athletics & Activity Center (AAC)
708 South Grove Street. Hendersonville, NC 28792 |
Program
Day/Location | Time | Fall 2025 Dates |
| Monday @ AAC | 5:00 - 6:15 PM | Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20; (Oct 27-Make up day if needed)
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Pre-Academy Cost
The cost of the 7-session program is $95 per player for each of the Fall or Spring seasons.
Contact Us
Will Voss
ABYSA Program Administrator
[email protected]
Shane Weems
HFC Pre-Academy, Director
ABYSA / HFC Recreation Director of Coaching & Player Development
FUNdamentals Soccer Camps, Director
Soccer In the Schools, Director
[email protected]