Overview
The Pre-Academy program available for both girls and boys is simply an additional day of practice with HFC's professional coaching staff for players already participating in the 7U-10U ABYSA or Henderson County (HCSA) Recreation Programs. It provides a platform to introduce players to a training experience consistent with ABYSA's / HCSA's next level of play (HFC Academy and HFC Classic). Players will go to their recreation team practice one day of the week and then come to a Pre-Academy session for a second practice. The program is offered during the Fall and Spring. Registration is open to all players born in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Players born in 2010 and 2011 are also old enough for our Academy Program so please contact [email protected] for more information.
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 2010-2013. This is our 14th year offering the program and the feedback from families has always been extremely positive. Each member of the Pre-Academy Program staff has played professional or collegiate soccer and is qualified to teach developmentally appropriate soccer material to ABYSA and HCSA youth soccer players.
Ages
Offered fall and spring for players born in 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013.
Schedules-
Buncombe County Program - Held at the Buncombe County Sports Park or commonly called BCSP -
58 Apac Cir, Asheville, NC 28806
Families select the day that best works for them.
Tuesdays - 5:00 PM-6:15 PM - Sept. 17, 24; Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Nov 5 will be a makeup date if needed)
Thursdays - 5:00-6:15 - Sept. 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; Nov 7 (Nov 14 will be a makeup date if needed)
Henderson County Program - Held at the Henderson County Athletics & Activity Center or commonly called the AAC -
708 South Grove Street. Hendersonville, NC 28792
Wednesdays- 4:45-6:00 - Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6 (Nov 13 will be a makeup date if needed)
Registration opens June 1
Cost
The fee for the 7-session program is $88 per player. Registration is open to all players born in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. To register, log in to your account or create one and click on available programs tab and select the HFC Pre-Academy for the day and location you are interested in.