U8, U9 or U10 Striker & Samba Youth Training System

These age groups are organized under the Youth Training System (YTS) of HSC.  Due to the emphasis on player development with these young groups, we have a YTS Technical Director, Sean Cooper.  We also have a YTS Operations Manager, Alex Tomlinson, which provides administrative support to the program.  U8 is an in-house Div. IV program.  U9/10 is a Div. III select program - which is the highest level of play at this age in Alabama.  Div III teams will play in the North Alabama Soccer League.  Players of like abilities and commitment will be grouped together when forming the Div III teams.  For existing players, this team formation may include transition to a different team at the start of a new seasonal year of play.  This grouping of players will provide for the optimal learning experience for all of our players.  For the Div III teams, travel commitments do occur but are minimal due to the age of these players.  Generally the team will travel 2-3 times per season within a 100 mile radius.  The travel is a great compliment to the local games and provides the chance for our players to experience different players and higher competition.  Div III teams have a full-time professional staff coach.  All players should be attentive, punctual, and hard working. Notifying the coaches before missing sessions and working on skills at home is very important.

Div III teams typically have two practices per week and game(s) on the weekend.  The season will begin August 1^st and conclude Mid-November.  Included with the program is a preseason team camp in the July/August time frame.  Please consult the web for the latest schedule.

U11 Striker and Samba

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 in the late July - early August time frame.  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. DIII 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 Striker and Samba

We are offering Division II and III teams. U12 is the first year of competitive tryouts for the HSC. 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 in the late July - early August time frame.  Consult the web for dates/times.   There is a required team camp for the top DII team in July. (Team Camp). 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 Striker and Samba

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. The top DI team will have a required team camp in July. (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.  HSC does support middle school soccer, which may impact a player's eligibility in the spring. We will have a system 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 - U18 Striker and Samba

We are offering Region III, Division I, II, and III teams. The RIII team will have a required team camp in July. (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 & Div I teams should be prepared to compete as a team during the Fall, Spring and even the Summer 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 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.  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.