Kids running and jumping on a field at golden hour in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills & Scottsdale, Arizona

Raising capable
humans.

Movement, sport, strength, mobility, breath, play, and character development for kids in Fountain Hills and Scottsdale.

Movement · Sport · Breath · Play · Character

What is Skill Acquisition?

More than PE. More than sports practice.

We help kids build a broad foundation of physical skills before specializing in one sport. They learn how to move well, breathe well, and carry themselves with character.

Build the athlete before specializing in the sport.

A coach guiding a child to land a jump

Kids learn how to

  • Run
  • Jump
  • Land
  • Crawl
  • Climb
  • Throw
  • Catch
  • Balance
  • Move
  • Breathe
  • Compete
  • Play
  • Work with others
  • Learn new physical skills
Homeschooled kids playing a group game together
Homeschool PE

Homeschool PE kids actually want to attend.

Homeschool families use Skill Acquisition for structured movement, physical education, athletic development, socialization, teamwork, games, and sport exposure — during the day, on a schedule that works for you.

  • Structured movement
  • Athletic development
  • Socialization & teamwork
  • Sport exposure all year
Featured Skill of the Month

One program. A lifetime of skills.

Throughout the year we bring in athletes, coaches, and professionals to expose kids to different sports and skills.

October

Volleyball

Serving, passing, court awareness — taught by a pro beach athlete.

What a Session Looks Like

A 60-minute session, broken down.

10min
1

Movement + Breath

Arrive, settle, and wake the body.

15min
2

New Skill

One focused skill, taught well.

15min
3

Athletic Development

Strength, speed, coordination.

15min
4

Sport, Game, or Challenge

Apply it under playful pressure.

5min
5

Recovery + Character

Breathe down and reflect.

Programs

Three ways to move with us.

Youth Skill Acquisition

Recurring movement and athletic development.

The flagship program. Kids build a broad, durable foundation of movement, strength, mobility, coordination, and character — long before they specialize in a single sport.

  • Weekly recurring sessions
  • Ages 6–14, grouped by ability
  • Strength, mobility, speed & play
  • Monthly featured skill

Homeschool PE

Daytime physical education for homeschool families.

Structured movement, physical education, athletic development, socialization, teamwork, games, and sport exposure — during the day, built for homeschool schedules.

  • Daytime sessions
  • Structured PE curriculum
  • Teamwork & socialization
  • Sport exposure all year

Family Skill Days

Occasional events where everyone moves together.

Kids, parents, and grandparents move and learn together. Occasional weekend events designed to get the whole family playing, breathing, and connecting.

  • Occasional weekend events
  • All ages & generations
  • Movement, play & connection
  • No experience needed
An older adult and a child moving together in a park
Active Aging — Interest List

Active aging — coming with community interest.

Skill Acquisition would also love to serve the seniors and elders of Fountain Hills. If there is enough local interest, we plan to develop a program focused on movement, mobility, balance, strength, breath, recovery, connection, and practical tools for healthy aging.

This is an interest list — not an active class yet. We'll launch it if there's enough demand.

About

Built to serve the community.

Christian Honer is a former professional beach volleyball athlete, coach, father, and student of human performance.

“What skills, experiences, habits, and physical abilities would I want my own children to have before becoming adults?”

That question became Skill Acquisition — a humble, local, community-focused program for the kids of Fountain Hills and Scottsdale.

Christian Honer, founder of Skill Acquisition
Schedule

Find a session and register.

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Tuesday
10:00 – 11:00 AM Ages 6–9 Fountain Hills Park
6 spots
Thursday
10:00 – 11:00 AM Ages 10–14 Fountain Hills Park
4 spots
Monday
3:45 – 4:45 PM Ages 6–9 Scottsdale Sports Complex
5 spots
Wednesday
3:45 – 4:45 PM Ages 10–14 Scottsdale Sports Complex
3 spots

Come move with us.

Help your child build movement, confidence, athleticism, character, and a lifelong relationship with physical activity.

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