RECreational soccer
We aim to introduce soccer to more players and families in the Austin area through an organized, enjoyable, and safe experience with our Recreational Soccer Program! Our program enables us to provide players with the first step on their soccer journey while playing in a less competitive environment.
This is an in-house program split into Fall and Spring seasons. Our Recreational Director oversees the program, and teams are coached at practice and games by volunteer coaches. We provide coaching education and field support for all of our volunteer coaches. This gives them the framework to deliver coaching that grows players skills both on and off the field!
RECreational soccer
We aim to introduce soccer to more players and families in the Austin area through an organized, enjoyable, and safe experience with our Recreational Soccer Program! Our program enables us to provide players with the first step on their soccer journey while playing in a less competitive environment.
This is an in-house program split into Fall and Spring seasons. Our Recreational Director oversees the program, and teams are coached at practice and games by volunteer coaches. We provide coaching education and field support for all of our volunteer coaches. This gives them the framework to deliver coaching that grows players skills both on and off the field!
REC soccer
We aim to introduce soccer to more players and families in the Austin area through an organized, enjoyable, and safe experience with our Recreational Soccer Program! Our program enables us to provide players with the first step on their soccer journey while playing in a less competitive environment.
This is an in-house program split into Fall and Spring seasons. Our Recreational Director oversees the program, and teams are coached at practice and games by volunteer coaches. We provide coaching education and field support for all of our volunteer coaches. This gives them the framework to deliver coaching that grows players skills both on and off the field!
RECreational soccer
We aim to introduce soccer to more players and families in the Austin area through an organized, enjoyable, and safe experience with our Recreational Soccer Program! Our program enables us to provide players with the first step on their soccer journey while playing in a less competitive environment.
This is an in-house program split into Fall and Spring seasons. Our Recreational Director oversees the program, and teams are coached at practice and games by volunteer coaches. We provide coaching education and field support for all of our volunteer coaches. This gives them the framework to deliver coaching that grows players skills both on and off the field!
Program details
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Led by Volunteer Parent-Coaches
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(Must be SafeSport Certified & Background Checked)
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Weekly curriculum provided by Recreational Director
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Ages 3 - 12
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Teams are formed by:
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Grade
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PreK 3, PreK 4, Kinder, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th+
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Gender (Boys and Girls, no co-ed teams)
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Friend/team requests and school attending
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NOTE: Not all friend/team requests are fulfilled past the registration deadline
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Equipment provided by the club: Player uniform (jersey, shorts, socks)
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Equipment NOT provided by the club: Shin Guards, soccer balls
- Rosters and schedules will be released the week of August 31st on the PlayMetrics app.
Pre-K
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Teams of 10-12 players
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30-minute practice followed by a 30-minute game led by the team’s coaches
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Saturday, fixed time slots every week
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8:00 am - 9:00 am
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9:15 am - 10:15 am
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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- Players to bring a size 3 soccer ball
- Indoor cleats or athletic shoes recommended
- Location: Westlake Athletic and Community Center (WACC)
Kinder
- Teams of 12-14 players (split into two 5v5 groups for games)
- 30-minute practice followed by a 30-minute game led by the team’s coaches
- Saturday time slots (varies week to week depending on number of teams in division)
- 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- 9:15 am - 10:15 am
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
- Play against another Kinder team
- Players to bring a size 3 soccer ball
- Location: Valley View Elementary
1st & 2nd Grade- 5v5 (Including GK's)
- Teams of 8-10 players
- 30-minute practice followed by a 40-minute game, led by junior referees
- 10-minute quarters, 2-minute water breaks in between
- Saturday time slots (varies week to week depending on the number of teams in the division)
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Play against another 1st/2nd-grade team
- Players to bring a size 4 soccer ball
- Location: Forest Trail Elementary School or Hill Country Middle School Lower Grass Fields
3rd & 4th- 7v7 (Including GK's)
- Teams of 12-14 players
- 50-minute games, led by junior referees
- 25-minute halves, 5-minute half-time
- Saturday kickoff times (varies week to week, kickoff times tentative depending on the number of teams in the division)
- 9:00 am
- 10:30 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:30 pm
- Play against another 3rd/4th - grade team
- Teams may play in the Jr. Academy league depending on the number of registered teams (Sunday games possible)
- Players to bring a size 4 ball
- Weekday practices are optional and determined by the parent coach
- Location: Cedar Creek Elementary School backfield or Westlake High School Field 3
5th Grade & Older- 7v7 (Including GK's)
- Led by volunteer coaches
- Teams of 10-12 players
- Interclub games
- Games may be played against SLA competitive teams within the club
- Cedar Creek Elementary School Backfield
Director
Important dates
FALL 2026
- August 29th - Registration Deadline
- Late registrations accepted through the first 2 weeks of the season if spots are available - requests not guaranteed
- A $35 late fee will be added for registrations after August 29th
- August 28th - Coaches Orientation
- September 12th - First Day of Rec Season
- November 7th - Last Day of Rec Season
- November 14th - Potential Rainout Day
- We only play games on this day if we have two or more rainouts during the season
Coaches info
We are excited to offer a coaches orientation evening for our volunteer coaches! Please see the information below to attend the training day to get information for the upcoming season.
Pre K - Kinder
- Friday, August 28th 2026
- 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
- FC Westlake Office
- 303 Camp Craft Road, Suite 360, Westlake Hills
1st Grade - 5th Grade
- Friday, August 28th 2026
- 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
- FC Westlake Office
- 303 Camp Craft Road, Suite 360, Westlake Hills
*Team uniforms will be available for pickup during orientation