F.C. Horizon Premier

Ages 7+

For players ready to train hard, compete, and push their game forward.

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Premier Team Overview

Are you ready to push your development and compete at a higher level?

F.C. Horizon Premier teams are led by professional coaches who challenge players to train with intensity, think creatively, and perform with confidence.

Teams train 2-3 times per week year-round—including winter— and compete against top clubs in league play and tournaments.

2026-2027 Premier Team Tryouts

May 18th - 21st, 2026

Our annual tryouts are the primary way players are selected for F.C. Horizon Premier teams each year.

Players will be evaluated by our coaching staff in a structured, supportive environment designed to assess technical ability, game understanding, and coachability. Players are evaluated in age-appropriate groups, and our goal is to place each player in the best environment for their development.


📅 Dates: May 18–21, 2026

📍 Location: AAO (4667 S. Dixieland Road) and Central United Methodist (2535 New Hope Road)

📝 Registration: Opens April 6th

Can’t attend tryouts? Players may still be evaluated during the year by attending a team training session.



Get Started

Joining a Premier team begins with a player evaluation.

Our main tryouts take place each May, but players can also be evaluated throughout the year by attending a team training session.

Click below to complete our Interested Player Form and get connected with a team.

Commitment & Fees

Our soccer year runs approximately 11 months (July–May).

  • 2–3 training sessions per week
  • Weekend games across fall, winter, and spring
  • League play and tournaments throughout the year

Players are expected to commit to the full seasonal year—just as our coaches commit to developing their teams over that time.

Uniforms

F.C. Horizon Premier players wear official club kits, including home and away game uniforms and a training kit.

All gear is ordered through our Soccer.com Club Store. New adidas kits will be introduced for the 2026–2028 seasons.

Families will receive ordering details following team placement.

Our Culture

“You get out what you put in.”

F.C. Horizon is built on a commitment to growth, effort, and pushing beyond your comfort zone.

Players are expected to show up ready to work, compete, and support their teammates.

Parents play an important role by helping create a positive, supportive environment where players can thrive.

We ask families to come with a mindset focused on development, patience, and long-term growth, understanding that progress takes time and challenges are part of the process.

Development isn’t always linear—but with the right mindset and environment, players continue moving forward.

Is Premier Right for Your Player?

F.C. Horizon Premier teams are designed for players who are ready for a higher level of commitment and competition.

Within our Premier program, we form multiple teams at each age group, allowing players to compete at the level that best fits their current development.

This program is a great fit for players who:

  • Are motivated to improve and willing to train consistently
  • Enjoy competition and challenging themselves against strong opponents
  • Want to be part of a team environment that values effort, growth, and accountability
  • Are ready for a structured schedule of training sessions, games, and tournaments

Travel and competition levels vary by team, allowing players to compete at a level that matches their development.

Not sure if Premier is the right fit yet?

Our F.C. Horizon Select teams offer a local, flexible program where players can continue developing in a structured team environment. Select teams compete in our pre-competitive seasonal leagues.

SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS

SKILLS TRAINING

Weekly Training

CAMPS

1-Day and 4-Day Camps

TOURNAMENTS

Seasonal Tournaments

F.C. Horizon Staff

MATT HOLDAWAY

Owner

TONY JACKLIN

Technical Director

ADE HARDING

Director of Coaching

Foundation Phase (4v4, 7v7, Select)

JOHN PARKER

Director of Coaching

Development Phase (9v9)

JASON STILES

Director of Coaching

Competition Phase (11v11)

ROSS MUSICK

Assistant Director of Coaching

Goalkeeper Development

ALISHA ZEID

Program Manager

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