Free football, arts & wellness for Black girls ages 8–12. No fees. No barriers. Just the game and the art.
Huila Academy was founded by a woman who fought for every moment on the field — and is building what she needed at age eight.
We play. We grow. Together, we build student-athletes with options.
Stay connected and be first to know when our free Football & Arts program launches. Registration takes 2 minutes.
Huila Academy is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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50% of our program is community-funded. Every dollar directly covers a girl's football education, equipment, and meals.
Every dollar keeps the program free · Thank you for your support 💚
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Clear expectations keep everyone safe and the program running smoothly for all our girls.
Do not pack medication in your child's belongings. A medication permission form must be signed by a parent or guardian. Only medications which are medically necessary and cannot be scheduled outside of program hours will be administered. All medications must be in a prescription bottle or original container and appropriately labeled. Only one week's worth of medication will be accepted.
Please apply sunscreen and insect repellent before your child arrives each day. Please supply any products your child may need. Staff will provide frequent opportunities to reapply during the day. Spray or mist-type products are recommended. These products are not to be shared with other participants.
Participants should remain home if they have any of the following symptoms:
If a participant shows symptoms during the program, the parent/guardian will have 1 hour to pick them up. Participants may return after 24 hours symptom-free (without medication), or with written documentation from a doctor.
We utilize and encourage the practice of respect and positive reinforcement as effective methods of behavior management. We believe that when participants receive positive and understanding interactions, they can develop good self-concept, problem-solving abilities, and self-discipline.
Weapons, drugs, severe verbal threats, sexual misconduct, or any safety-related behavior may result in immediate suspension or expulsion, regardless of prior steps.
Participants must wear the provided Academy field trip shirt at all off-site trips. Buses depart at the scheduled time and will not be held for late arrivals. If your child arrives after departure, you are responsible for transporting them to the field trip location or waiting until the program returns.
Unsafe or disrespectful behavior may lead to suspension or removal from the program.
This policy applies to all parents, guardians, authorized pick-ups, family members, and guests.
To make a change to your registration, contact Huila Academy directly. If your participant clears the waitlist, you will be notified by phone and/or email and will have 3 business days to confirm enrollment.
Huila Academy is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for every child. The safety and well-being of every participant is our highest priority — above all program goals, schedules, or activities. This policy applies to ALL people involved with Huila Academy: staff, coaches, volunteers, parents, guardians, and visitors. No exceptions.
No adult shall ever be alone with a child in a one-on-one situation. This rule has no exceptions — not for coaches, not for the founder, not for parents of other children. All coaching and instruction must occur in full view of other adults and participants at all times.
All Huila Academy staff and volunteers are mandatory reporters under North Carolina law. We are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
Every adult with regular contact with participants — coaches, staff, and regular volunteers — must complete a background check before their first session. No exceptions. We use Checkr.com for all background checks (~$30 per person).
Photos or videos of participants may only be taken by designated Huila Academy staff. Written consent is required from every parent before any image of their child is used publicly. Children's full names shall never appear alongside their photos on any public platform.
"If something feels wrong, you can tell us. We will believe you. We will protect you."
Questions about the program, partnerships, volunteering, or how to support — reach out any time.