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Austin, TX

About

The only official FC Barcelona Soccer Academy in Austin, Texas.

With over 500 players, Barça Academy Austin offers Development and Competitive Soccer Programs for boys and girls aged 5 to 19, following the guidelines of FC Barcelona, implementing Barça’s world-class soccer methodology, unique coaching style, and core values. The goal of Barça Academy Austin is to develop great athletes, but more importantly, great individuals.

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SEASON 22/23

Competitive Program

Age Group Training Competition Location Season Next Tryout Registration
Boys & Girls U12-U19 3 x week USYS / STYSA / WDDOA / CAYSA COTA/RRMC, 1849 Park August - June May 30th - June 1st
Boys & Girls U11 3 x week STYSA / WDDOA / CAYSA COTA/RRMC, 1849 Park August - June May 8th a May 11th

Development Program

Age Group Training Competition Location Season Next Tryout Registration
Boys & Girls U5-U8 (Pre Academy) 2 x week Internal League + CAYSA COTA/RRMC, 1849 Park August - June Player Opportunity Event April 24th - 27th
Boys & Girls U9-U10 (Academy) 2 x week Internal League + CAYSA COTA/RRMC, 1849 Park August - June Player Opportunity Event April 24th - 27th

Burnet

Age Group Training Competition Location Season Tryout Registration
Boys U9-U13 2 x week South Texas Soccer Haley-Nelson Park Full Year April 25th to May 11th
Girls U9-U13 2 x week South Texas Soccer Haley-Nelson Park Full Year April 25th to May 11th
Facilities

Facilities

South

Circuit of the Americas

9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617

9428 McAngus Rd Austin, TX 78617

North

Round Rock Complex

2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd

Round Rock, TX 78665

North

Pflugerville

1849 Park
1849 – 16430 Cameron Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660

West

Burnet

Haley-Nelson Park
Garden Trails Rd
Burnet, TX 78611

South

Circuit of the Americas

9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617

9428 McAngus Rd Austin, TX 78617

North

Round Rock Complex

2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd

Round Rock, TX 78665

North

Pflugerville

1849 Park
1849 – 16430 Cameron Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660

West

Burnet

Haley-Nelson Park
Garden Trails Rd
Burnet, TX 78611

  Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff

Our Directors

Oriol Gimeno

Oriol Gimeno

Executive Director

Xavier Pérez

Xavier Pérez

Technical Director

Gabriel Dunham

Gabriel Dunham

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Daniel Benito

Daniel Benito

Director of Competition

Jordi Serradell

Jordi Serradell

Development Program Director

Erick Villalba

Erick Villalba

Assistant Project Manager

Our Headcoaches

Diego Outeiral

Diego Outeiral

Luis Soriano

Luis Soriano

Jon Muñoz

Jon Muñoz

George Lara

George Lara

Gaizka Redondo

Gaizka Redondo

Jose Parra

Jose Parra

Laureano Martinez

Laureano Martinez

Jerry Taylor

Jerry Taylor

James Ekeke

James Ekeke

Luca Ranallo

Luca Ranallo

Roberto Lopez

Roberto Lopez

Lincy Villatoro

Lincy Villatoro

Cio Bargallo

Cio Bargallo

Carlo Sanchez

Carlo Sanchez

Khalid Riad

Khalid Riad

Jose Cibrian

Jose Cibrian

Daryuosh Yazdani

Daryuosh Yazdani

Luis Madriz

Luis Madriz

Taylor Kohler

Taylor Kohler

Information

Barça Soccer Academy follows the school year. The season begins in August and finishes in the beginning of June.

Season Calendar

Weather Policy

Rained Out

Return to competittion protocol

Pricing Matrix

Handbook

Training Schedule

FAQ

  • What is Barça Academy?

    BARÇA​​ Academy is the official soccer academy of FC Barcelona. The main goal of ​BARÇA ​​Academy is to give players around the world the opportunity to learn the prestigious methodology and values of FC Barcelona.

  • What is the FC Barcelona Training Program?

    BARÇA​​ Academy offers an exclusive annual training program based on the unique ​BARÇA​​ style. Players will have the opportunity to learn the same successful methodology which developed players such as Messi, Iniesta or Piqué.

  • Is this an Official FC Barcelona Program?

    Yes, we are the official FC Barcelona training program in the United States. Any other clubs or organizations in Texas using the logo are not official.

  • What is the age range?

    Boys and Girls born between 2018 to 2004.

  • When does the program start?

    Training starts on August 1st for the Competitive program and the 15th of August for the Development program. Both conclude on June 9th.

  • What is the program calendar?

    Please visit the following LINK to see our yearly calendar.

  • Program format?

    The BARÇA Academy Austin has two different programs:

    ■ Development.

    ■ Competitive Academy & Select.

  • Does the BARÇA Academy have a specific GK program?

    Yes, the BARÇA Academy has a GK program for all of those aspiring goalkeepers. The training is GK specific, and second to none.

  • Competition difference between age groups?

    Our Pre-Academy program (U5-U7) play internally, the U8-U10 Academy teams play in CAYSA blocks and tournaments, and the U11-U19 Select Program plays externally under CAYSA, WDDOA, STYSA, USYS, and ECNL USC TX Regional League in addition to tournaments.

  • How can I join the program?

    There are two ways to be part of BARÇA Academy Austin.

    ■ 1) Attend an upcoming scheduled tryout to be evaluated and placed on a team.

    ■ 2) Register for the Visit us for a Day HERE to be evaluated during the season.

  • What is the tryout process?

    The official tryout will be held on May (day TBD).

    ○ If offered a spot for the BARÇA Academy, you will receive a welcome email notifying the player of being accepted with additional key information.

    ○ During the year, the BARÇA Academy Austin offer Player Opportunity Events, the next one is on December 15th.

  • Who are the coaches?

    An official FC Barcelona Technical Director, from Barcelona is living in Austin for the entire year to conduct the weekly training sessions and teach the techniques of one of the most successful academies. Along with him, local coaches and other highly qualified coaches from Spain are coaching in the BARÇA Academy Austin.

  • What is the player/coach ratio?

    For U12 and below, we aim to keep a 12 to 1 player to coach ratio for training. For U13 and up, we aim to keep a 15 to 1 player to coach ratio.

  • Coach Rotation?

    Throughout the season, coaches might rotate between teams and age groups. This exposes them to more players in the BARÇA Academy, and provides the players the opportunity to learn the same methodology through different coaching styles.

  • How are the groups formed?

    Teams are formed based on age group and level of the players. Upon being accepted into the Academy, the Technical Director determines movement and placement of players on teams based on their current level of play and developmental needs.

    ○ After a player is accepted into the BARÇA†Academy, they will receive notification about team training days and times. During the first two weeks of August, there is another evaluation period of the players in order to make any additional adjustments based on Technical Director’s evaluations of the players.

  • How many tournaments per year?

    The number of tournaments per year will vary depending on age groups and the developmental needs of the teams.

  • Does BARÇA Academy Austin participate in an International Tournament?

    Yes, we participate in three international tournaments during the year: Barça Las Americas Cup in Punta Cana, Barça Academy World Cup in Barcelona, and Donosti Cup in San Sebastian, Spain.

  • Do you offer accomodation?

    No, we do not offer accomodation for the year around program.

  • Will the players have the opportunity to train in Barcelona?

    Several players from each program will be selected to train at the FC Barcelona HQ in Barcelona and participate at the FCB International Tournaments.

  • What is the cost of the program?

    Please click HERE to see program details and cost. Fees include training and league competitions. Tournament and uniform costs are NOT included.

  • Do you offer payment plans?

    When joining BARÇA Academy Austin, there is a non-refundable commitment fee that secures your child’s spot. The remaining balance is broken up into installment payments.

  • Are there any discounts available?

    There is a 10% sibling discount.

  • Uniforms?

    Uniforms will be purchased through www.soccer.com. When ordering window opens, families will purchase required items through soccer.com and orders will be delivered to your house.

Contact

Barça Academy Austin
+1 (210) 763-0653‬
austin@fcbarcelona.us
Office hours: 9am - 6pm (M-F)

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