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Approach & Structure
About Classics Hammer FC
The Classics Hammer FC organization has long been a soccer pioneer in Cincinnati. We were the first to introduce paid, professional coaches to work with our players. We were also the first Club to hire a Director of Coaching and the first Club to develop a structured training curriculum for our players and teams. CHFC is the first and only club in Cincinnati to have a full-time Director of Goalkeeping. Per our bylaws, all coaches in Classics Hammer FC are paid-professional staff, none are parent coaches. CHFC is funded primarily by player fees supplemented by fund raising, including income from the men's and women's adidas Blue Chip Showcase. Building
Blocks - The Foundation for Future Success All training is based on instilling a foundation of technical proficiency for future successes. We place a high priority on teaching players dribbling moves to beat a defender, completing passes, and receiving the ball with direction and deception. U7-U8
Academy U8 players not yet wanting to join Classics Hammer FC teams may also join this program. The Academy will meet once a week for six weeks. Each 90-minute session will consist of an hour of instruction and 30 minutes of 4v4 play. Every fourth session is designated as "game day" where, after a skills warm-up, teams will be arbitrarily formed for play. The curriculum focuses on skill development using small-sided games of 1v1 and 2v2. Each player will have hundreds of ball touches every session. U8
Academy Under the leadership of the Youth Development Academy Director, coaches will be selected to work with various teams and both gender at U8 to provide each player and team a consistent level of programming and development. The curriculum focuses on skill development- dribbling and ball striking- exclusively using small-sided games of 1v1 and 2v2. Each player will have hundreds of ball touches every session. In Spring 2006, our teams will participate in the CUSL 4v4 League. U9
Academy In the academy format, teams and players will work with the entire staff in training; however, team coaches will be assigned to a specific team for league play. The curriculum focuses on skill development- dribbling, ball striking, and receiving- and very limited tactical play, including support play using small-sided games of 2v1 in addition to those listed above. Classics Hammer FC competes in CUSL at U9. U10
Academy At the U10 age group, teams will be trained once per week in the Academy format and once per week with their team and team coach. The curriculum includes skill development- adding tackling to the above list and tactics- team shape, simple combinations, and pressuring defender using small-sided games of 1v2 and 3v3 in addition to those listed above. Classics Hammer FC competes in CUSL at U10. Why
Small-sided Games? Classics Hammer FC Staffing Four full-time and Technical Staff Coaches (TSC) report to the Technical Director and lead their respective programs. The Club Administrator reports to the BOD. The Director of Goalkeeping/Assistant Technical Director reports to the TD and is responsible for all aspects within the club relating to goalkeeping. The Assistant Technical Director shares in the administrative responsibilites of the club. The Director of Coaching-Youth reports to the TD and is responsible for all aspects of the U9-U12 boys and girls' age groups, the Juniors Academy. The Director of Coaching-Boys reports to the TD and is responsible for all aspects of the U13-U18 boys' age groups, the Senior Boys' Academy. The Director of Coaching-Girls reports to the TD and is responsible for all aspects of the U13-U18 girls' age groups, the Senior Girls' Academy. The Club Administrator is responsible for fee collection and oversees the team Parent Administrators. Our Approach Classics Hammer FC offers a team camp and the most advanced and inclusive winter training program to further aid in each player achieving their full potential. In addition, all players receive a player evaluation at the end of each season. Youth Development Academy Teams are not formed in the YDA; however, CHFC works with our friends in soccer to offer 4v4 festivals several times during the season. To read a more detailed explanation of the Youth Development Academy, go to the Youth Development Academy from the Programs menu. The YDA is overseen by the Technical Director. U9-U12 Junior Academy Training is based on instilling a foundation of technical proficiency for future successes. While a majority of training still emphasizes skill development, at the U11 & U12 age groups small group tactical concepts become part of the curriculum. Players will be exposed to various positions at this age group and all teams will play using zonal principles along the backline. While Classics Hammer FC has a proven record of tournament and league success, our goal in these age groups are long-term. Our decisions related to player development are directly affect by this goal. The U9-U12 PDP is overseen by the Director of Coaching-Youth. U13 to U18 Senior Academy Developing the athlete becomes an integral part of the individual player development process. Through out partnership with Ignition Athletic Performance Group, we provide each player the opportunity to development their soccer-related speed and conditioning. Winning and the pursuit of State, Regional, and National Championships is much more important at these age groups. The Senior Academy is overseen by the respective Director of Coaching-Boys/Girls. |
Started
in Fall 2005, The Youth Development Academy was a natural
progression from our fall U8clinics and U9/U10 training
methods. 
Classics
Hammer FC does not form teams at U7; however, many of
our players do participate inlocal rec leagues. At this
age, the Youth Development Academy is not meant as an
alternative to recreational soccer, rather it is meant
to compliment the local leagues by providing a higher
standard of training by our professional staff coaches
to prepare players for select soccer without the pressures
associated with select soccer at such a young age.
Classics
Hammer FC will field an age group at this age. Registration
for the U8 teams' program is open. On game day, the coaching
staff will formulate rosters for each game. Every player
in the program will play in the same number of games during
the season. provides two programs for U8 players. All
training will be done in the Academy curriculum-based
format as explained above.
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