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The primary goal of HFC is to provide development and competitive opportunities for youth soccer players in all ages and all ability levels. To accomplish this goal we have implemented a "Total Soccer Development" system of training.  The HFC “Total Soccer Development” system of training is both a Curriculum and a Philosophy – and a model of success as evidenced by our achievements.

HFC currently offers playing opportunities at all levels of ability from recreational soccer to Regional Champions League levels. The starting point for U6 through U12 players is our Jr. Academy Program designed to focus on basic abilities in soccer. Based on individual progress and readiness level, players may move to Academy Program as early as U11. Academy programs are offered from U11 to U18 levels. For the most advanced players HFC offers competitive training at our Sr. Academy Program beginning at U13 age group. Players are assigned by coaching directors and coaches to appropriate program level, based on their abilities compared to their piers in the same age group.

Foremost in our minds is the desire to share with every HFC player a genuine love for the world’s beautiful game. Our coaching staff is unparalleled in Alabama and one of the most experienced in the south. Among our staff, we have several coaches with highest levels of United States Soccer Federation National Coaching Licenses; many former college players; former college All-Americans; former National team players; former professional players, coaches with additional Brazilian, Dutch and German Coaching Licenses; current and former high school and college coaches; and playing experience from the United States, England, Trinidad, Finland, Germany, Uganda and other. It is our intention that each child will receive a mixture of coaching talent and experience diverse views on how the game is played by frequent coaching staff changes. Unlike with other clubs, our coaches are allowed to stay with a team only for two years at a time.

 We have:

The Most Advanced Program in North Alabama

• In 2008 KICKS Futbol Club and Huntsville Soccer Club, two of the most successful clubs in Alabama, merged to create Huntsville Futbol Club to better serve the needs of the North Alabama Soccer Community.

• Programs for All Ages, All Levels, Boys/Girls

• Mature Organization

Coaching Organization: Three Directors of Coaching oversee the Coaching and Training Staff. The Directors are chosen by the Board on an annual basis. They conduct try-outs, form teams, recruit and assign coaches, develop training curriculum, and oversee coaching needs for all teams.

The Board: The HFC has a Board of Directors, consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Senior Manager, and Chairpersons of the Standing Committees. The Standing Committees include Public Relations, Ways and Means, Equipment and Uniforms, Competition and Discipline, Recreational Soccer, and Special Projects. The main objective of this organization is to facilitate and sustain the efforts of the Coaching and Training Staff.

Managerial Organization: Team management is supervised by the HFC Senior Manager.  The Senior Manager oversees the activity of the individual team managers, aides in player registration, roster formation, club guidelines, and is the liaison to the Alabama State Office.

The Most Qualified Staff in North Alabama

Education: Two A licenses, one Advanced National Diploma, 8 C license coaches, ODP Staff, College coaches, High School coaches, former collegiate and professional players, and all coaches having a minimum of a D license.

Experience: College coaches, ODP Instructors, High School coaches, and International coaching experience.

Experience: Former professional, semi-professional and collegiate players.