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U11 Boys and Girls We are offering Division II and III teams. We will strive to put together multiple teams and divide them based on ability and commitment. This separation will allow the players to compete in different leagues that are best suited for their development. The DII team requires a higher level of commitment and ability. Travel requirements are more demanding and typically the team is more expensive due to the added costs of the State league. As part of your program fee, we are offering a team preseason camp. Consult the web for dates/times. In the fall, a DII team expects players to prioritize soccer over some other extracurricular activities, while not having to eliminate those activities. Both teams should be prepared to compete as a team during the Fall and Spring seasons. DII teams will compete over the course of a year but the schedule is more flexible. All players should be attentive, punctual, and hard working. Notifying the coaches before missing sessions and working on skills at home is very important and necessary.
U12 Boys and Girls We are offering Division II and III teams. For the Huntsville based teams –we will be offering an 11v11 team as the state now has an 11v11 league for this age. Based on numbers –we could still offer both 8v8 and 11v11 teams after we see the numbers at tryouts. Madison will continue with 8v8 teams. U12 is the first year of competitive tryouts for the HFC. As such, the most competitive team will be put together to compete in the State league. There is a raised expectation of travel and expense due to the structure of this team's goals. In the Fall, a DII team expects players to prioritize soccer over other extracurricular activities, while not having to eliminate those activities. Both teams should be prepared to compete as a team during the Fall and Spring seasons. If two teams exist, we will have a system of promotion and relegation for our players between teams. When appropriate a team may play DIII with a lesser travel and commitment expectation. This is a new level for our players and their complete dedication both physically and mentally will be needed to be successful on these teams. As part of your program fee for the DIII teams, we are offering a team preseason camp. Consult the web for dates/times and additional camp information. All players should be attentive, punctual, and hard working. Notifying the coaches before missing sessions and working on skills at home is very important and necessary. Unavoidable missed sessions should be replaced by attending a session with a similar team within the club.
U13 Boys and Girls We are offering Division I, II, and III teams. The expectations of the DI team include an aggressive schedule of games and training to develop a State Championship quality team. DI team(s) will have a required team camp. (Consult the web for more information on the team camp.) There is a raised expectation of travel, expense, and commitment attached to the DI team. In the Fall, a DI team expects players to prioritize soccer over other extracurricular activities, while not having to eliminate those activities. All teams should be prepared to compete as a team during the Fall and Spring seasons. For the DI team, a commitment for both the Fall and Spring is absolutely necessary to maintain competitiveness. As part of your program fee for the DI, DII and DIII teams, we are offering a team preseason camp in the late July early August time frame. Consult the web for dates/times. HFC does support middle school soccer, which may impact a player's eligibility in the spring. We will have asystem of promotion and relegation for our players between teams to promote the most competitive situation possible. All players should be attentive, punctual, and hard working. Notifying the coaches and discussing reasons for missed sessions is a must. Working on fitness and personal skills at home is absolutely necessary. Unavoidable missed sessions should be replaced by attending a session with a similar team within the club.
U14 –18 Boys and Girls We are offering Region III, Division I, II, and III teams. The RIII and Div. I teams will have a required team camp. (Consult the web for more information on the team camp.) The expectations of the RIII & DI teams include an aggressive schedule of games and training to develop a State Championship quality team. There is an expectation of travel, expense, and commitment attached to these teams due to the State & Region league requirements. RIII and DI teams expects players to prioritize soccer over other extracurricular activities, while not having to eliminate those activities. The RIII & DI teams should be prepared to compete as a team during the Fall, Spring and even theSummer in the event of winning your State Championship. The DII and DIII teams should also be prepared to compete as a team during the Fall and Spring seasons. The DII team still carries a significant commitment to play in the State league. As part of your program fee for the DII and DIII teams, we are offering a team preseason camp in the late July early August time frame. Consult the web for dates/times. We do support middle school and high school soccer during the Spring season. All players should be attentive, punctual, and hard working. Notifying the coaches and discussing reasons for missed sessions is a must. Working on fitness and personal skills at home is absolutely necessary. Unavoidable missed sessions should be replaced by attending a session with a similar team within the club.
U18 High School Prep Team We are offering a boys and girls team that will compete as necessary to stay sharp for the upcoming high school season. Similar to the description above, this team could be placed in DI or DII based on the expectations of the team, players, and directors. We will make this determination at the tryouts after interviewing the players and parents. The intent of these teams is to offer a reduced commitment of time, travel, and expense but still allow the players to develop in a professional environment. HFC would like to foster a more relaxed team structure and provide a training/game season that will provide the foundation for a high school bound player. As part of your program fee for the HS Prep Team, we are offering a team preseason camp. Consult the web for more details.
ECNL Opportunities HFC and BUSA have formed a strategic alliance to offer ECNL opportunities to our elite girls aged U13 –18. See the web for details or contact Marty Clark, General Manager and Director of Coaching for further information.
Team Adidas HFC, Vestavia Soccer Club, and many other clubs in Alabama have created an alliance to create showcase teams for post season activity. This opportunity is for U14 –16 boys and girls. See the web for details or contact Marty Clark, General Manager and Director of Coaching for further information. |
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