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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 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 for 7 weeks during the season. 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 players born in 2013-2016. 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.
Pre-Academy Ages:
All 7U-10U players* (Birth years 2013-2016).
*Also, players born in 2013(8U-2015(10U) are old enough 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 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 3 and 4 (BCSP)
58 Apac Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 |
| Program Day(s) | Time | Fall 2022 Dates |
| Tuesday Group | 4:45 -6:00 PM | Sept 13,20,27; Oct 4,11,18,25; (Nov 1 -M/U if needed) |
| Thursday Group | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | Sept 15,22,29; Oct 6,13,20,27; (Nov 3 -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 | Fall 2022 Dates |
| Tues Group | 5:00- 6:15 PM | Sept 20,27; Oct 4,11,18,25; Nov 1 (Nov 8 -M/U if needed) |
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Program Cost
The cost of the 7-session program is $88 per player.