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High Development Program (HDA)

Summer HDA starts June 16th 2025!

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Summer HDA starts June 16th 2025! 〰️

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The High Development Program was created to provide an environment for players to train in a high-level fast-paced environment.

The HDA is a 4-week program that will run this coming summer. Each hour session is divided into 4 training stations working on different attributes.

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FAQ:

  • High Development Academy - Program Summary

    The High Development Academy (HDA) is an elite, four-week training program designed for dedicated soccer players who are serious about taking their game to the next level. Focused on individual growth within a competitive and fast-paced team environment, HDA is built to challenge, refine, and elevate every aspect of a player’s performance.

    Key Program Benefits:

    Sharpen speed of play through intense, high-repetition drills

    Enhance attacking instincts and decision-making under pressure

    Boost mental toughness and training discipline

    Improve technical skills through weekly focus areas (e.g., ball control, finishing, 1v1 defending)

    Build confidence through competition-driven individual and small group training

    Whether you're striving to stand out in tryouts, earn more playing time, or simply become the best version of yourself on the field, HDA delivers the structure, challenge, and intensity to make it happen.

  • How Long are the Sessions and the Program?

    The High Development Academy (HDA) is a 4-week program.

    Each week focuses on a specific area of player development, and sessions are designed to deliver maximum intensity, personalized coaching, and high repetition in small-group settings.

    Each 90-minute session is structured to provide maximum reps and personal attention in small groups, ensuring players stay engaged and pushed throughout. The program blends individual technical work with dynamic team play to help athletes unlock their full potential.

    During certain seasons—particularly in the winter—the program may be extended to up to 6 weeks to provide additional training and development opportunities.

    Overall, HDA offers a focused, structured environment where committed players can make real progress in a short period of time.

  • Who Can Sign Up for HDA?

    The High Development Academy (HDA) was previously an invite-only program, reserved for players who demonstrated advanced skill, discipline, and commitment. Now we're opening spots to new players who are ready to rise to the challenge.

    This opportunity is ideal for committed, coachable athletes who are eager to grow and push themselves in a competitive, high-level environment.

    Player Assessment Criteria

    Before entering the program, players are assessed across four key areas of development:

    Technical & Tactical Development
    Mastery of ball control, passing, shooting, decision-making, and game intelligence.

    Physiological Development
    Focus on speed of play, agility, endurance, and coordination.

    Physical Development
    Strength, balance, athleticism, and injury prevention.

    Social Development
    Attitude, communication, coachability, leadership, and team interaction.

    Who Should Join HDA?

    Players serious about improving their individual skills and in-game performance

    Athletes motivated to train at a high pace and intensity

    Players ready to take direction, compete, and grow

    Individuals looking to move from "good" to "great"

    Whether you’re a returning athlete or a first-time participant being welcomed into the program, HDA offers a high-performance pathway to elevate your game in a short, focused timeframe. If you're ready, we’re ready.

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