CESA will be holding free clinics for Boys and Girls Age 4-10 and 11/12 January 15th, 22nd, 29th and February 5th 5:30pm-7:00pm as well as January 18th, 25th and February 1st 6:00pm-7:30pm at the CESA Blossom Fields. Now OPEN Spring 2012 Registration for Academy U8- U10 and Micro U4 - U7. For more information click here.

IMPORTANT:

We are now accepting Spring 2012 registration, what we will need to get your child registered is a copy of his/her birth certificate, STYSA medical release (given to manager), register online by clicking here (for online registration instructions click here) and the payment of $395.00 by ACH/Check or $410.00 by Credit Card (includes Uniform). If you click on the blue word it will open up the form for you to print and fill out. Once complete you can scan and email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , fax it to the office at 830-393-0182, hand deliver it to the office or mail it to the office at 11503 Jones Maltsberger Suite 102 San Antonio, Texas 78216. To Ensure a roster spot, new Academy player's must contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.

CESA U8-U10 Academy Spring 2012 season begins February 6th and ends May 1st.  Players will practice 2 times a week with 1 league game, 1 additional in house game and tournament play.

Technical Sessions

U8-U10 ACADEMY PROGRAM

The Academy Program offers an alternative development and play opportunity geared toward players and families who are dedicated to soccer, and have a passion for the game which is "beyond recreational." The program is open to all U8, U9 and U10 Girls and Boys. Players will train twice per week (1.5 hours) with qualified and experienced CESA trainers. Games are also coached by CESA trainers. The program is not select soccer. The program is open to any individual who desires the commitment, enjoyment, and interest to develop the fundamental skills of the game of soccer. There are no tryouts, and 50% play per half is strictly enforced. Games will be played against other Academy teams throughout San Antonio.

Players are divided into U8, U9 and U10 age groups. The age group for a player shall be determined by the player's age as of July 31st (see age chart above). Our commitment is to form the Academy teams gender pure. We strive to achieve balanced teams so that all teams have a chance to be competitive. Special requests will be recognized but not guaranteed at the cost of the team formation and competitive balance concerns.

ACADEMY DIRECTORS OF TRAINING

Nick started his career as a 16 year old at English Professional Football Club Shrewsbury Town. After Shrewsbury Nick went on to play for Newtown AFC and Abersytwyth Town FC of the Welsh Premier League in Europe plying over 100 games. In 2005 and 2006 Nick was selected to represent the Wales University National Team in the British Games.

At the college level Nick played for the University of the Incarnate Word men’s soccer program as their captain.  During his 2 years with UIW Nick was a:

• Two time Adidas All-American (2006 & 2007)
• Academic All-American (2007)
• NSCAA/ADIDAS All-Region Team (2006 & 2007)
• Heartland Conference Defensive Player of the year (2006 & 2007)
• Heartland Conference 1^st team (2006 & 2007)

Nick graduated from the University of Wales in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. In 2008 Nick graduated from UIW with an MSc in Kinesiology with a 4.0 with Distinction.

Nick began coaching at the Aberystwyth Town FC Academy in 2003 and was a coach in the North and South regional program for his county for a 3-year period. Nick has been with Classics Elite Academy for over 2 years and currently holds a USSF B license.

PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY

The Academy program (formally known as Rec+ or Rec Plus) is designed for the recreational player who desires professional training and the opportunity to play with like-minded peers. This is strictly a developmental program. The focus of the program is squarely on the development of the player and to ensure that players continue to evolve a love of the game.

The Academy program began the fall of 2004 with four teams and then increased to seven teams in the spring of 2005 and then eight teams in the fall of 2005-2006. The program is part of the Classics Elite Soccer Academy which began the spring of 2004. Prior to 2004, the Classics Soccer Club was established in 1992, and has been a competitive soccer program exclusively for female players. The Elite Soccer Club was established in December 1999 and has been a competitive soccer program exclusively for male players. In April 2004, the two clubs merged under a new name, Classics Elite Soccer Academy. The Classics Elite has boys and girls teams competing in Premier League, Division I, Super II and Division II.

The emphasis with our younger players is on the development of individual skills, which serve as the fundamentals of the game. Our trainers strive to ensure that each player first develops the technical ball skills followed by development of tactical abilities. The program's emphasis is on the development of the player first and performance of the team second rather than wins and losses. It is our experience that focusing on wins at the younger ages does not translate into success at the older ages unless players learn and understand more of the game through age-appropriate training sessions that focus on player development.

Additionally, the developmental nature of the program causes us to schedule more games than an ordinary recreation league. As a result we will have some double header matches on game days. Matches are scheduled with other academy programs in the San Antonio area, sometimes in Austin and outlying areas of both cities. We will travel to these other venues approximately 50% of the schedule or less.

TRAINING STAFF

Trainers are assigned by the director, Coach Brian Monaghan. Trainers are selected based on their experience as players and teachers of the game. Players are assigned to an U9 or an U10 team based on their age, gender, and playing development. Trainers are assigned by the director, Coach Brian Monaghan. Trainers are selected based on their experience as players and teachers of the game. As a Club, we are very fortunate to have qualified trainers who are dedicated to both the Classics Elite Soccer Academy and the development of young girls and boys into well rounded athletes and people. They take pride in conducting well-organized training sessions, with a focus on building the complete soccer player, making sessions both challenging and FUN.

PRACTICE AND GAMES

Spring training begins February 6th from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm. All players will be called in advance and team meetings held for all teams the first or second night of training. Teams will train twice a week with additional training opportunities available for interested players. For more information, please contact Nick Evans.

ACADEMY GAMES

Academy teams play in various San Antonio locations, New Braunfels, and may play tournaments in Austin. Always check with your Team Manager to confirm games.

FIELD MAPS

CESA Fields (Classics Elite)
FSH Soccer Fields (New Location)
Alamo SportsPlex Fields
Boerne Soccer Fields
NEYSO Soccer Fields
Pepsi Soccer Fields
HEB Soccer Fields
JMS Soccer Fields
Jumbo Evans Fields