The Rangers Academy

Is your player born between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2020 and interested in joining the Rangers Academy for the Fall 2026 Season?

The Rangers Academy is holding two Open Practice Nights, and all interested players are invited to come out and train with our current Academy players and coaches. Meet potential new teammates and coaches and check out what the Rangers Academy has to offer your player.

WHO: All interested players born from August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2020.

WHAT: Rangers Academy Open Training

WHEN: Monday, May 4 and Wednesday,
May 6 from 5:30-6:45PM (players are welcome to attend one or both days)

WHERE: St. Louis Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Rd. in Austin

WHAT TO BRING: Lots of water and a size 4 soccer ball with player's name on it (if possible- we will have extra soccer balls available)

Players should wear comfortable clothes for soccer and don't forget shin guards!

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Professional Coaching for Boys and Girls, Ages 10 and under

For younger players we offer the Rangers Academy Program.

The Rangers Academy is designed for players ages 6-10 who are interested in a fun, competitive and challenging soccer training environment focused on the development of players’ individual technical skills.

The Rangers Academy is a recreational level program within US Youth Soccer. Registration for the 2026-27 Academy seasonal year is open to all interested players born between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2020. Participation in the Rangers Academy does not require any form of tryout- players just register and play!

Here’s what we offer to our Academy players:

Academy players train 2X a week for 75 minutes per session.
The Rangers participate in the CAYSA Academy League. Academy games are played on Saturdays, against Academy teams from other clubs and recreational associations in and around the greater Austin area.
All Academy training sessions and games are coached by licensed, professional Rangers coaches.
The Academy offers a Fall season (from late August through mid-November) and a Spring season (from late January through early May.)
Academy training is centered on developing players’ individual technical (ball) skills in a fun, challenging and competitive setting.
Academy players practice at the Rangers' central practice fields located at St. Louis Catholic Church,
7601 Burnet Rd. in Austin.

Academy Objectives:

To emphasize player development over team development
To focus on the development of each child without the pressures of short-term wins, losses or results
To develop ball skill and decision-making in the game with a fun and dynamic atmosphere for players
To educate parents on the sport and their role as a supporter of their child’s long-term athletic development
To prepare younger players for the transition into competitive select soccer
To offer a program that follows recommendations and guidelines from U.S. Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation for small-sided play
To help clubs reduce travel and lower the expense for younger players and their families

Questions about the Rangers Academy?

Complete the contact form to the right and our Academy Director will answer questions and provide you with information about the Rangers as requested.

To contact the Rangers Academy Director Caren Snyder directly
by email: [email protected]
by phone/text: 512.426.2640

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