Austin, TX
The only official FC Barcelona Soccer Academy in Austin, Texas, offers Development and Competitive Soccer Programs for boys and girls aged from 4 to 18, following the guidelines of FC Barcelona, implementing Barça’s world-class soccer methodology, unique coaching style, and core values.
Our Facilities
Round Rock Multipurpose Complex
2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
24/25 Training Program
Season programs will have different weekly, trimesterly and yearly goals. The main objectives are to create an impact on player development and teach our players the necessary skills and values needed to become a professional on and off the field.
Competitive Program
Development Program
Burnet Program
Meet our staff
Our Directors
Redondo
Pérez
Cabrera
Our Headcoaches
Villatoro
Martinez
Parra
Cibrian
Taylor
Bargallo
Arana
de la Paz
Medina
training programs
Something you have never seen before.
Barça Academy US will follow the same structure, operations, training sessions and methodology from FC Barcelona’s first team and youth academy. A Technical Director from the club will be responsible for implementing the technical, tactical, physical and physiological training aspects throughout the entire season.
Competitive Program
The Competitive Program is aimed at boys and girls aged from 10 to 17 years. All of the players of this program will train 3 days per week and play competitive games every weekend.
GOALS:
- Learn specific technical and tactical aspects of soccer from FC Barcelona’s methodology.
- Learn to play as a team to achieve common goals.
- Provide players with a supportive and positive environment.
- Transmit the values that represent FC Barcelona: HEART – Humility, Effort, Ambition, Respect and Teamwork.
FEATURES:
- Ages 9 -17 Years.
- External Competitive games and US Club/USYS Tournaments.
- League Participation with regular competition.
- Players are divided into teams by level and age.
- Registration by Official Tryout.
Development Program
The Development Program is aimed at boys and girls aged from 6 to 11 years. It is a program designed to initiate, consolidate or improve the participants’ soccer skills. All of the players of this program will train 2 times a week and play internal games and friendlies.
GOALS:
- Make motor patterns automatic in order to respond to certain tactical situations.
- Apply the different skills depending on each situation of the game.
- Develop key educational habits and sportsmanship within a group of teammates and opponents.
- Learn and improve basic and specific cognitive and coordinative skills.
FEATURES:
- Ages 6 – 8.
- Barça Academy Internal league.
- External friendlies.
- Players are divided into teams by level and age.
- Registration by official tryouts.
Technical Program
The Technical Program is a supplementary program designed to improve the participants’ technical and tactical skills. Aimed at players between 6 and 12 years old. This program is held once or twice a week and is open to players inside and outside of the academy.
GOALS:
- Work and learn basic football skills at individual and collective level.
- Adapt to react and perform in reduced spaces.
- Apply the different skills depending on each situation of the game.
- Make motor patterns automatic in order to respond to certain tactical situations.
FEATURES:
- Ages 6-12 Years.
- Technical skills.
- Players are divided into teams by level and age.
- Open Access (No Tryouts Required).
Pre Academy Program
The Kids Program is aimed at boys and girls aged from 4 to 6 years. It is a program designed to initiate in the game, understand the basic rules and interact with fun games with the rest of the players. All of the players of this program will train once or twice a week and play the Barça Academy Internal League on the weekends.
GOALS:
- Understand the basic patterns of soccer and create an initial relationship between the player and the game.
- Develop key educational habits and sportsmanship within a group of teammates and opponents.
- Enjoy the game and initiate a passion for the sport in order to progress to the Development Program.
FEATURES:
- Ages 4-6 Years.
- Barça Academy Internal League.
- Players are divided into teams by age.
- Open Access (No Tryouts Required).
Goalkeeper Program
The Goalkeeper Program is a supplementary program designed to improve their skills and get a better understanding of the Goalkeeper role. Aimed at Goalkeepers between 6 and 17 years old. This program is held once or twice a week and is open to the Goalkeepers of the academy.
GOALS:
- Work on a technical side to improve the Goalkeeper skills.
- Apply the different skills depending on each situation of the game.
- Make motor patterns automatic in order to respond to certain technical situations.
FEATURES:
- Ages 6-18 Years.
- Technical program.
- Reduced groups for a better quality of training based on age and level.
24/25 Season Information
Barça Soccer Academy follows the school year. The season begins in August and finishes in the beginning of June.
FAQS
Barça Academy is the official soccer school of FC Barcelona. The main goal of Barça Academy is to give players around the world the opportunity to learn the methodologies and values of FC Barcelona.
Barça Academy offers an exclusive annual training program based on the unique Barça style. Players will have the opportunity to learn the same successful methodologies where players such as Messi, Iniesta or Piqué emerged from.
Official FC Barcelona Coaches and Technical Directors will move the entire year to the United States exclusively to conduct the weekly training sessions and teach the techniques of one of the most successful academies.
Yes, we are the official FC Barcelona training program in the United States. Any other clubs or organizations using the logo, name or likeness of FC Barcelona are not legitimate.
Boys and girls between 5 and 18 years old are welcomed at Barça Academy.
Trainings usually start towards early August and they finish at the beginning of June.
You can join the program by registering online here.
Yes, of course. Players can continue playing with their Clubs and train with our FC Barcelona coaches on our Technical and Development program.
Barça Academy offers flexible payment plans – Families can either pay in full (with a 5% discount) or can select month payments.
An FC Barcelona coach will work hands on with 12 players.
The groups will be divided by age and level.
The Barça Academy training program does not offer accommodation at this point.
Several players from each program will be selected to train at the FC Barcelona HQ in Barcelona and participate at the Barça Academy International Tournament.
Please see more information about costs on each location page.
Our online payment platform accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
We do offer several discounts:
5% discount for families who pay the program in full,
10% discount for every additional sibling registered,
Promotional codes provided by our partners are also available
If you have a USSF F license or above please send your Resume to your preferred location:
Charlotte – charlotte@fcbarcelona.us
Austin – austin@fcbarcelona.us
Chicago – chicago@fcbarcelona.us
Columbus – columbus@fcbarcelona.us
A licensed athletic trainer will be taking care of the participants during the Barça Academy training program in case of injury or damage.
All participants must have their own medical coverage. The Barça Academy training program provides only excess coverage (does not cover deductibles) after your insurance policy has been utilised. Parents are responsible for any and all costs of medical attention and treatment, except for that covered by the program’s excess medical coverage policy.
get in touch!
Barça Academy Austin
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617