Camp Spotlight: North Alabama Soccer Coalition

Built around serving the community and giving every kid a chance to play the game, the North Alabama Soccer Coalition is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality soccer programs for North Alabama. In addition to to hosting various teams, North Alabama Soccer Coalition also provides several camp options throughout the year. We caught up with camp director Henry Mpagi to learn more about their camp offerings and their program.

Soccer Camps at North Alabama Soccer Coalition

Location: Merrimack Soccer Complex (Map)
Phone: 256-489-2849
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Camp Director:
Henry Mpagi and coaching staff

Grades/Age of Students: Ages 5 – 15
Camp Dates: Registration for all camps happen online.
Free 6U-8U camp: Feb 16, Feb 23, & March 2, 2022
Spring Break Camp: March 14-18, 2022
Real Madrid Foundation Soccer Camp in Huntsville this summer: July 4-8, 2022
NASC Summer Soccer School: June 20-26, 2022
Free Technical Fridays: March 4 and 25, & April 1 and 29
Cost: Varies

A group of young girls smile in their soccer uniforms after a game in the North Alabama Soccer Coalition.
In 2019, NASC launched the first Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) team in North Alabama to provide high-level premier soccer opportunities to all players.

What is your camp’s predominant mission/philosophy?
To have fun learning about soccer.

What sets your camp apart from other area programs?
All coaches are licensed, experienced soccer coaches. Campers will be learning from coaches that know the game, and will teach them skills, no matter their experience level.

What protocols are you following for Covid-19?
We are outside and follow the NASC Covid guidelines.

What advice do you have for parents looking for a camp for their child(ren)?
Try something of interest for your child and look for a reputable organization/program.

Tell us your organization’s story. How did it come about?
North Alabama SC is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides recreational and competitive youth soccer programs for boys and girls in North Alabama.

North Alabama SC strives to serve all players and all skill levels by offering developmental, recreational, competitive, school-based, and premier soccer opportunities. Our organization was founded in 2008 through the merger of two of the most successful clubs in Alabama: KICKS Futbol Club and Huntsville Soccer Club (formed in 1999). Following the merger, the club was renamed to Huntsville Futbol Club. This merger grew the club to over 600 players, and allowed us to better serve the growing needs of the North Alabama soccer community by providing program options for all ages and skill levels for both boys and girls, while also implementing our Total Soccer Development program that introduced a player-first curriculum.

In 2013, Huntsville Futbol Club merged with Valley Futbol Club of Madison, AL. This merger allowed our club to expand into the Madison community, furthering our mission to support the entire North Alabama soccer community, and growing our club to over 800 players. In 2019, we launched the first Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) team in North Alabama to provide high-level premier soccer opportunities to all players, and in 2020, we expanded our premier presence to include a men’s National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) team to complement our WPSL team. In 2020, we officially rebranded from Huntsville Futbol Club to North Alabama SC to be more representative of the soccer community we serve.

Our Club continues to grow with the North Alabama soccer community. North Alabama SC is more than just a soccer club. It is a collection of parents, coaches, administration, alumni, and volunteers that work together to grow the game and strengthen our soccer community by helping to develop not only the next generation of players, but the next generation of leaders for our community.

What need does your business fill in the community? What makes you unique?
We are a player/person-centered organization. We have a place for everyone, and our goals are to help everyone reach the level they want to, while helping them become the best person they can be. Soccer is the vehicle we use to help accomplish this.

A group of teenage boys smile at the camera in their soccer uniforms after a practice with North Alabama Soccer Coalition.
North Alabama SC strives to serve all players and all skill levels by offering developmental, recreational, competitive, school-based, and premier soccer opportunities.

What “problem” do you see in the community that you can solve for your customers?
There are multiple ways to explore soccer in the area. If you are looking for a place that offers soccer skills development led by experienced, licensed coaches that is also an inclusive, player centered environment, we are the organization in North Alabama that provides that. Here’s a recent quote from a parent regarding an exclusive training event that her daughter’s team was invited to: “Embrace the opportunity, support your club, love your girls, and go all in. Our younger girls are building dreams and loved the opportunity. Proud of this team and my girl! Yes, I’d go again!”

Do you have any upcoming events, programs, or specials you’d like us to spotlight for readers?
Our Competitive, and Recreational Program’s registration are currently open, and fall registration/tryouts are right around the corner. Our adult Pre-Professional summer soccer season begins in May for our Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and men’s National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) teams. These events are ultra family friendly and extremely fun!

What advice can you offer parents who are looking for ways to supplement their child’s educational journey?
Sport is a great way to help individuals grow. Sports offer a chance to work with others, learn how to communicate, think critically, and deal with adversity. There isn’t a one size fits all solution to personal growth, but as long as the child is in a safe environment that is conducive for growth, they will. We pride ourselves on providing both a safe place for personal/soccer development and talented, knowledgeable & licensed coaches.

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