HE Football Club Expands Youth Programs and Training Facilities in Alicante
HE Football Club is expanding its youth development program in Alicante, building on a successful start that began just over a year ago. The academy now runs twelve teams, including eight 8-player squads and two 11-player teams. There are dedicated groups for younger children and for student-athletes, all focused on cultivating core football skills, teamwork, and a lifelong love of the sport.
The club’s presence in the province is growing through large, modern facilities designed to support comprehensive athletic development. Among the standout features are two state of the art artificial turf fields that provide reliable, year round play and safe, injury-minimizing surfaces for training and matches.
A hallmark of the program is its highly targeted coaching methodology. The city supports a broad network of professionals who oversee three essential pillars of youth football: physical preparation, technical development, and nutrition. A former professional player who has worn the Hércules CF jersey brings valuable experience to the physical training team. He is complemented by a dedicated staff including a physical preparation manager, a technical coach, and several assistants with broad international exposure. Together, they guide players through structured routines, progressive drills, and performance monitoring designed to maximize development while maintaining a positive, encouraging environment.
The team of coaches and managers also includes specialists focused on optimizing each player’s movement, balance, speed, and endurance. They work in tandem with nutrition coaches to help young athletes fuel their bodies properly, supporting growth, recovery, and on field performance. The program emphasizes individualized attention, with coaches tracking progress and adjusting plans to meet the needs of each player. This holistic approach aims to develop capable, confident athletes who can contribute to teams at every level.
In addition to football, the academy plans to broaden its athletic footprint by integrating tennis and paddle facilities into the same campus. The idea is to offer a cross training environment that enhances agility, coordination, and competitive mindset. The tennis complex includes nine courts in total, featuring four clay courts suitable for high level practice and competition. The space also offers paddle tennis courts, a well equipped fitness area, a swimming pool, a café style bar, and multi use fields that can host small sided football matches. This integrated sports campus supports a well rounded development path for serious young athletes in the region.
Overall, the Alicante campus is designed to be a hub for youth sport, bringing together experienced coaches, modern facilities, and a supportive community. The goal is to create an environment where young players can flourish, stay active, and pursue excellence across multiple disciplines while staying grounded in the values of teamwork, discipline, and fair play. The organization continues to track and publicly share outcomes and milestones as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability for families and sponsors in the community.
At the core of the program is a belief that consistent practice, intelligent coaching, and a healthy lifestyle are the foundation of athletic success. As the academy grows, it remains dedicated to helping each player progress with confidence, stay engaged with sport, and prepare for opportunities on and off the field. The expansion signals a strong, long term investment in the region’s youth and their potential to excel in competitive football and related sports.
Citations: Local sports press notes the development of the Alicante campus and its multi sport approach, highlighting the team of coaches and the new facilities as key drivers of growth in the province. These reports corroborate the strategic plan to foster young talent through comprehensive training programs and shared resources across football and tennis disciplines.