YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS
2012 Youth Soccer Programs Brochure
Junior Avalanche is a beginner soccer program for kids between the ages of 4 and 7. The program is offered four times per year. Classes are broken into separate 4-5 year and old 6-7 year old classes. As numbers allow, classes will also be separated by gender. Classes feature age-appropriate activities and small-sided games with a curriculum designed to provide players a basic foundation of skills and enjoyment for the game. Classes are instructed by professional HCSA staff coaches specifically licensed to coach this age.
Kicks for Kids is a recreational soccer program for kids ages U6 to U14. The program is designed to be a fun recreational league offered each spring from mid-March through May. The 8-week season consists of 1 practice and 1 game per week, all of which held at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. Practices are coached by professional HCSA staff coaches who follow a training curriculum designed to provide players a basic foundation of skills and enjoyment for the game of soccer through age-appropriate activities and small-sided games.
U10 AVALANCHE ACADEMY (U8-U10)
The U10 Avalanche Academy is an affiliate member of NCYSA’s "Youth Academy Program" for advanced players in the U8-U10 age-group. Academy is offered each Fall and Spring season. Practices are held twice per week and players participate in an in-house Academy league. Additionally players have the optional opportunity to participate in matches against like academies from other clubs in our region. Training and matches are coached by professional HCSA staff coaches who follow a curriculum designed to develop individual ball control, fast footwork, creativity, and comfort on the ball. Players can expect the highest level of age-appropriate training in a fun but challenging environment that will prepare players to advance to classic level teams.
AVALANCHE CLASSIC TEAMS (U11-U18)
Classic level teams are HCSA’s most competitive level of play. Teams compete in NCYSA’s classic leagues. HCSA teams have shown steady growth in participation and competitive level since the completion of the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex in 2008. Teams continue to draw players from a growing region including; Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Watauga, and Wilkes counties as well as the state of Virginia. All training sessions and home matches are held at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. Teams are coached by professional HCSA staff coaches who include college coaches from Appalachian State University and Lees McRae College.
WINTER FUTSAL PROGRAM (AGES 4-18)
The Winter Futsal Program is a winter season, indoor training option for players ages 5-18. The program is designed for players of any level interested in further developing individual technical skills and creative footwork. The program consists of 7 training sessions and 7 match sessions. Match sessions consist of 5-7 10 minute matches played in the 4v4 format without goalkeepers. Instead of set team rosters, players are mixed up for each match and individual point standings are kept rather than team standings. Training is led by professional HCSA staff coaches who follow a challenging curriculum designed to improve individual technical skills, ball control, creativity, and comfort on the ball.
HIGH COUNTRY SOCCER CAMP (4-13)
Summer Soccer Camp is a one week camp for kids in the High Country between the ages of 4-13. The camp is held at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex and designed for players of any level interested in further developing their technical and tactical skills. Instruction will be led by licensed professional HCSA staff coaches who will use fun age-appropriate activities and small-sided games to develop players and foster enjoyment and appreciation for the game of soccer.
