Recreational

Ages U4-U19

season

Fall & Spring

commitment

1 x Practice per Week | 7-9 Weekend Games

Get Outside and Play

The Lonestar Recreational Soccer program offers a fun, inclusive introduction to the game for players ages 3–19 across Austin (ATX), San Antonio (SAT), and Central Texas. Serving thousands of local families, the program welcomes children of all skill levels and experience. Supported by dedicated parent volunteers, staff, and community partners, Lonestar Recreational Soccer provides an opportunity get outside and active, while building connection, teamwork skills, and shared experiences with peers.

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Austin San Antonio

Program Resources

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Austin San Antonio

Program Highlights

The Lonestar Recreational program is perfect for players who are looking for an opportunity to get outside and active, in a fun-first environment.

Building Connections

Build social skills with peer interactions.

Open to ages 3-19

For players of all ages looking to be outside and active in a fun environment.

Multiple Locations

Pick from your preference of locations around Central Texas.

Weekly Practice

1 optional practice a week with your team.

Developmental Appropriate Formats

New Ball method for U5-U7, modified FIFA rules for U8-U10, U11+ play in 7v7 / 9v9.

Inclusive Levels of Play

All experience levels welcome with 50% play time guaranteed.

What to Expect

Time Commitment

Fall and Spring seasons are 10 – 12 weeks long (with a rainout weekend available if needed).

Attendance Requirements

Attendance is optional but we encourage you to be present as much as possible. Please let your coach know if you are unable to attend a practice or game.

Player Behavior & Conduct

Players are expected to have fun and be respectful on and off the field.

Training / Game Schedule

Teams have 1 optional training and game a week during the season. Field space is provided for practices at the location players register for. Goals are provided for games.

Communication

Weekly communication is sent through club-approved channels by our Lonestar Recreational staff. Families are also provided access to PlayMetrics, a club-management system, that allows easy team communications.

Parent / Guardian Expectations

Parents are the role models for our players and are expected to display positive and respectful sideline behavior.

Uniforms

Full Adidas kit provided to each player in the fall and new players in the Spring. The kit includes 1 jersey, 1 pair of shorts, and 1 pair of socks.

Coaching

Teams are led and coached by parent volunteers. Lonestar provides a coaches clinic at the start of each season and has online resources available for coaches throughout the season.

Equipment

Players will need an appropriate size ball (U4 – U7 Size 3, U8 – U12 Size 4, U13+ Size 5), shin guards, lots of water, and soccer-specific shoes (running/tennis shoes are okay).

Player Development

Is my player is ready to move to the next step in their development?

Physicality

Speed
Agility
Strength

Mentality

Competitive initiative
Asks about the score of the game
Demonstrates resilience

Soccer Skills

Dribbling
Ball striking
Ball control

Social Understanding

Communicates well with peers
Mature in interactions with others (adults and peers)
Listens to feedback and makes adjustments

Game Awareness

Understands the space on a field
Gets around the ball consistently
Looks for how to help the team be successful

Wants More

Looking for a challenge
Plays at recess, in backyard, etc.
Wants to have play more soccer

Recreational Staff

Grant Stettner

ATX – Head of Recreational | Camps

ATX – Recreational Admin

FACILITIES FOR OUR REC PROGRAM

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Recreational teams train at dedicated facilities across Central and South Texas, providing a fun-first environment while keeping training accessible and close to home.

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