For ages 3 to 10 (U4 – U10), Recreational Soccer emphasizes fundamentals and instruction, while developing character traits like teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Children participating in Recreational Soccer will be placed on teams by neighborhood prior to the beginning of the season. Team selection also takes into consideration if the player is returning to a team or has submitted a friend or coach requests during registration.

All Division 4 games are played at the T&C Sports Complex, typically on a Saturday. Practice times and locations will not be available until players are assigned to their teams the week before the season starts. Click here for more info.

For ages 7 to 10 (U8 – U10), Academy is the second step on the player development pathway at T&C Soccer. This program is designed for players who are looking for more in terms of competition and development.

Children participating in the Academy will be placed on teams according to their skill level. Teams will be formed during the first week of practice. Academy teams are coached by paid/professional coaches.

Academy games are played at T&C Sports complex and potentially within the greater Austin area if they are placed on a travel team. Click here for more info.

For ages 10 to 19 (U11 – U19), Recreational Soccer emphasizes fundamentals and instruction, while developing character traits like teamwork and good sportsmanship. There are no tryouts for Recreational (D3) teams, players may sign up and wait to be assigned to a team providing we have one in their age group.

Teams in this division practice once-a-week with a volunteer coach and have access to Skills Training once-a-week for 9 weeks. Half of the games will be played at T&C Sports Complex and half will be away within the Greater Austin area. Click here for more information.

For ages 10 – 19 (U11 – U19), Select is the highest level of play at T&C Soccer. This program consists of Competitive and Premier teams providing an opportunity for players to challenge themselves and improve beyond recreational play.

Players must attend a tryout to be placed on a Select team. We have teams competing at the highest levels of play within Central Texas. Select teams practice twice a week with their coach and have access to Skills Training once a week.

Home games for most of our Select teams are at T&C Sports Complex and away games will be played in the Central Texas area, sometimes as far as San Antonio. For more information on this program click here.

This level of play is for players who are still working on the technical fundamentals and understanding of the game. It is the first step in becoming a technically sound player. It is a fun soccer laboratory where kids can experiment with different skills while playing with friends. A place where they can learn and grow without the competitive pressure of higher levels of play. However, players do compete and are challenged when they are on the field. Players at this level have the same opportunities for additional technical training, outside of team training and at no additional cost, as all other levels of play are offered. There is a required 50% playing time during games for every player at this level.

Division 3 teams compete either in-house or in the local area (CAYSA) league. If teams are placed in the CAYSA league then you can expect more travel to games, potentially from Temple to far South Austin, depending on where the other teams are and whether the game is Home or Away. Half the games will be played at T&C (the home games). Players at this level have the same opportunities for additional technical training, outside of team training and at no additional cost, as all other levels of play are offered. There is a required 50% playing time during games for every player at this level.

CAYSA usually organizes tournaments at the end of each season, inviting the teams with the best records during the regular season to participate.

The T&C Soccer Academy is the second step on the Player Development Pathway at Town & Country Soccer, it forms a bridge between the U7/U8 Recreational and U11 Premier/Competitive programs and is a crucial part of our Player Development Pathway.

Our Academy Program is a player centric model where individual development is our primary focus, we teach the players the technique and tactics they require to enjoy the beautiful game in a professional developmental environment.

Our coaches work from the US Soccer Training & Planning Curriculum in order to make sure the players are being taught the appropriate information for their age, all sessions are built around the four pillars of the game; technical, tactical, physical and mental.

At T&C Soccer we truly believe that the child comes first, we work hard to ensure that all of the players are placed in a fun, developmental environment.

We run our own Development League on a Sunday afternoon for all players who are registered in the program, these games are developmental and we do not keep the scores, we change the teams around from week to week to maximize player development and new friendships.

We work with the players and help them understand the game and their role and responsibilities on the team whilst the parents sit back and enjoy.

We also place a number of teams in the CAYSA Academy, this is a local area league consisting of teams from other organizations around Austin. We place our stronger players who have had more experience and practice on these teams, players must be selected from the Development League to participate in additional games within the CAYSA Academy.

* Tournaments are at an additional cost to the parent, team registration is roughly $600/tournament split between all the parents on the roster, plus coaches expenses. These fees are typically  somewhere around $60 per family per tournament, as teams get older and more competitive these fees may increase slightly with out of town travel and  hotel expenses.

T&C Premier teams offer the highest levels of play at T&C Soccer, this rapidly growing program sits at the top of our player development pyramid.

Much like our Academy program it is designed with player development in mind, it gives our strongest players a place to perform and excel, competing at the highest levels of play throughout Texas and the United States.

The T&C Premier program provides professional coaching, individual development, and top-level competition while still maintaining everything that makes T&C great with its parent and volunteer involvement throughout.

T&C Premier teams compete in area leagues (WDDOA) and are coached by our paid coaches coaching staff. As the program grows we plan to have teams competing at higher levels of play such as the National League Frontier Conference, State Classic League, etc.

*These tournaments are at an additional cost to the parent, team registration is roughly $600/tournament split between all the parents on the roster, plus coaches expenses. These fees are typically  somewhere around $60 per family per tournament, as teams get older and more competitive these fees may increase slightly with out of town travel and  hotel expenses.

This introductory level of competitive play is designed for those who are interested in a stronger commitment to the game and want to continue to develop their skills through better competition. Selection of players based on talent and ability is permitted and generally includes a pool of players from a broader spectrum. There is a requirement that coaches make every effort to play each player at least 50% of each game.

Selection of players based on talent and ability is permitted and generally includes a pool of players from a broader spectrum. Teams participate in the Super II league within the District which requires more commitment with regard to travel and expense. There is a requirement that coaches make every effort to play each player at least 50% of each game.

Recognized as the highest level of play within the state, players may be selected from across the state based on their ability, skill, and commitment to the sport including a more demanding practice and game schedule. There is no play time requirement at this level for U13 – U19. U11 – U12 coaches must make every effort to play each player at least 50% each game.

Competitive teams at T&C have flexibility in choosing their uniforms as long as they adhere to T&C’s established guidelines.  Click for Uniform Guide Chart.

If you are a coach interested in coaching competitive soccer, such as taking a recreational team to a competitive level, contact your age group commissioner.

If you are a parent and you already know a coach of an appropriate team, contact the coach directly; otherwise, contact Rob Cowart, and he will help you understand the available opportunities.

A player’s soccer development age often differs from their birth age. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a player playing up a year. However, it is possible that there is everything wrong with a player playing up an age level if it is for the wrong reasons. It really comes down to skill level, soccer intelligence, physicality, emotional maturity and the reasoning for playing up.

Rather than going into detail, have a listen to the following podcast from Coaching Soccer Weekly. This podcast is from a coach’s perspective rather than a parent’s. However, it should provide great insight into the question.

U11-U19 D2/D3 Girls Commissioner: Erin & Kyle Patterson

U11-U19 D2/D3 Boys Commissioner: Bennett Schneider

U11-U19 DI/SII Girls Commissioner: Rich Swain

U11-U19 DI/SII Boys Commissioner: David Chavez