Houston Soccer Clubs & Leagues
The following list is compiled from a ParentsPost Survey. They are recommendations made by other Houston area moms and dads.
SOCCER SHOTS
Various parks, 281-995-7208, houston@soccershots.org
Soccer sessions are offered for children ages 3-8. Coaches emphasize creative play and non-competitive enjoyment. Programs can be custom tailored to moms’ groups, church groups, schools and day cares. READ PARENTS’ REVIEWS
HOUSTON EXPRESS SOCCER CLUB
10001 Stella Link, 281-397-4570
Professional coaches supervise this program for athletes ages 4-18.
Families can choose between recreational and competitive teams. The club has more than 2,300 registered players.
YMCA
Various locations.
38 locations of the YMCA of Greater Houston offer soccer. “16,000 children played soccer with us last year,” Ann Herlocher, YMCA Houston Director of Communications tells ParentsPost.com. “A total of 47,000 played youth sports which includes baseball and basketball.”
KICKS INDOOR SOCCER
611 Shepherd Drive, 713-426-1107
Soccer enthusiasts play indoors, on a soft synthetic field. Kicks Kids classes are offered to boys and girls from 2-12 years old. Families are allowed to drop-in for a single class or sign up for a season. Parents receive one free gym membership for each enrolled child during the program. Mommy & Me Open Play on the turf field Fridays 4-5:30 p.m.
ALBION HURRICANES FC
3901 Campbell Road, 713-939-7473
The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League is open to boys and girls ages 5-12. Coaches are licensed by the United States Soccer Federation.
SPRING BRANCH-MEMORIAL SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Various fields, 281-583-3600
Sessions are offered for children ages 5-13.
ULTIMATE INDOOR SOCCER
Lifetime Fitness City Centre, 815 Town and Country Lane, 713-822-2758
Youth Sessions for children ages 5-12 are offered on Saturdays. Instructors are certified by the South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA).
TEXAS RUSH SOCCER CLUB
2204 Timberloch, Suite 225, The Woodlands, 281-298-1971
The program offers recreational and competitive options for players ages 4-18. The club has more than 2,200 members on 125 recreational teams and 67 competitive teams.
TEXANS SOCCER CLUB HOUSTON
6046 FM 2920, Spring, 281-586-5544
The youth academy offers programs for players ages 4-10. First Kix is for beginners, and focuses on fun, coordination and mobility. In Technical Training, players work more on mastering the ball, skills and problem solving. The CTAP (Challenge Texans Academy Program) Soccer League includes advanced technical training and league play.