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General Features & Benefits
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Jr. Academy Youth Training System |
Academy Youth Training System
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Sr. Academy Youth Training System
Preparing Players for
Collegiate Career Success
College Prep DI (ages 13 to 18) 11 vs. 11
College Prep RIII (ages14 to 18) 11.vs 11
College Showcase (ages14 to 18) 11 vs. 11
Positioning:
For youth players, who have demonstrated their
ability and demand the best, HFC Sr. Academy Program provides a program
designed to prepare players for Collegiate Career success. HFC offers
well-established structure of a club, the most advanced and successful
curriculum in the area, and the right leadership to provide the parents
of our players the best value for their investment in soccer education.
Leadership/Staff:
Marty Clark Director of Coaching and General
Manager
USSF National C License
Brazilian D license
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
20 years club management and coaching
through clubs and high school
ODP Coach and International tour with 87
ODP boys
Past Performance
9 State Championships
21 appearances in state finals
Bavaria
Cup Champions in
Germany with 87 ODP Boys as
Asst. Coach
Consistent history of
producing collegiate players
Staff Description
Two A license coaches, multiple C license
coaches, NSCAA Advanced National, Brazilian licenses, and
National Goal Keeping Licenses
Minimum of D license required
Full time Goal Keeping staff
Goals/Objectives:
The goal for College prep for
DI and RIII players is to provide Maximum level of Competition and
Exposure delivered by Expert Coaching.
These three elements are necessary to
place the highest achieving players into a competitive cauldron
necessary to producing top athletes and preparing them for success
beyond high school soccer.
The College Showcase team is
for the soccer player that wants to be linked directly to collegiate
coaches and players.
This spring program for high school aged
players competes with colleges, experiences campus tours, learns about
the varying collegiate divisions, and attends showcase tournaments.
Curriculum/Plan:
The age-appropriate curriculum follows the US Soccer
Best Practices and NSCAA curriculum. Detailed curriculums are available
for viewing.
Four-Pillars:
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Technical:
14 years old: Build on the base and increase technical speed; 16 years
old: Skills should be mastered leading to artistry and improvisation,
all under match conditions; 18 years old: Mastered skills leading to
artistry; All at match conditions, demanding, excellence.
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Tactical: 14 years old: Increase tactical speed and
decision making under pressure within small groups; 16 years old:
Increase tactical speed and decision making under pressure within larger
groups and accounting for the different thirds of the field; 18 years
old: Increase tactical speed and decision making under pressure while
having the ability to change and adapt to game dynamics.
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Physical: 14 years old: All fitness with the ball; 16 & 18
years old:
Fitness should be done with and without
the ball.
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Psychological:14
years old:
The game should remain fun and enjoyable
while increasing passion for the game;
16 & 18 years old: Increased
concentration, player responsibilities, accountability, discipline, and
respect for the game.
Cost/Value:
Range of Price
Practices/Games/Tournaments
Players are exposed to a
minimum of three practices per week and 25 35 matches per season.
Teams will play in tournaments and
regional matches according to their team goals and acceptance as
approved by the Directors of Coaching
Other
Benefits:
An exclusive Preseason Team
Camp with a College Coach
and a
HFC
Member Pass
for additional training with other teams and coaches.
HFC Girls |
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Team Summaries
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