the Rangers Academy
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 and the 2023-24 Academy is open to all interested players born in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017
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.
- Academy games are played on the weekends, usually on Saturdays, against Academy teams from other clubs and rec associations in and around the greater Austin area.
- All Academy training sessions and games are coached by licensed, professional Rangers coaches.
- Academy players train on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30PM.
- Fall Academy training starts on Monday, Aug. 21 and continues through the end of November.
- Academy games are expected to start Sat. Sept. 9 and continue through early November.
- 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.
Registration fee for the Fall Academy season is $400.00* and includes all training and uniform costs.
RANGERS FALL ACADEMY- IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, August 21, 5:15- 6:30PM - Fall Academy Practices begin @ St. Louis.
Scheduled Fall Practice Dates:
August: 21, 23, 28, 30
September: 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
October: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
November: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29
* All practices from 5:15-6:30PM at St. Louis.
Tentative Fall Game Dates:
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Nov. 4
*These are potential game dates.
Actual game dates will be confirmed closer to the start of the Fall season.
Questions about the Rangers Academy?
Complete the contact form to the right and our staff 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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We have some positions open and are looking for individuals interested in making the club stronger. River City Rangers is only as strong as our members. Contact us for information on how you can help!