ABOUT US
Tejano Soccer Club
Established: 2014
Why Tejanos? The word "Tejano" comes from the Spanish interpretation of the Caddo indigenous word Tayshas, which means "friend" or "ally". The word Tejas is an indigenous word from the Hasinai tribes of East Texas that means “friendly” or “allies”
Our Facilities:
Kerrville Soccer Complex
117 N Sweeper Lane
Kerrville, TX 78028
Our Youth Teams:
-
2008 Girls
-
2010 Boys
-
2011 Boys
-
2011 Girls
-
2013 Boys
-
2013 Girls
-
2014 Boys
-
2015 Boys
-
2015 Girls
-
2016 Boys
-
2017 Boys
Our Professional Teams:
-
UPSL Men's
-
UPSL Women's
Hill Country Youth Soccer Association
Established: 1983
HCYSA is our Core Program Offering. Started in 1983 HCYSA offers several programs to introduce soccer to players and parents. There are 2 seasons that are offered, Spring and Fall. All games/practices are held at the Kerrville Soccer Complex.
Programs offered start at age 3 all the way to 18. To learn more please visit www.hillcountrysoccer.org.
Our Coaching Philosophy:
Player Development is the focus while not losing site of the players character.
Good sportsmanship is one of keys to passing on the Beautiful Game to the next generation of players.
Open and honest communication in order to improve our coaches, our players, and our club.
Our Mission
Tejano Soccer Club exists to expand access to high-quality soccer opportunities for youth and families in the Texas Hill Country by reducing financial barriers, strengthening community-based player development, and creating a pathway for athletes to grow regardless of their economic background.
Our History:
Tejano Soccer was first formed in 2014 as a Select Team that would compete in tournaments in the Hill Country Area. Our Parent League, Hill Country Youth Soccer Association (HCYSA) would conclude and players wanted to continue to build on their skills and compete with teams from around Texas would continue with the Tejano Teams. Our first Tejano Team was made up for 12 and 13 year old Boys who went on to compete in Tournaments in San Antonio.
Since that early beginning the interest has grown to having teams that want to just practice to get better, having tournament teams, having teams compete in area leagues and provide more types of play. We have added 3v3 tournaments, 6v6 Leagues, and are now adding indoor soccer to the offerings.
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and
most of all, love of what you are doing.” – Pelé
Our Team
El Jefe Pelon
President
2008/09 Girls Coach
2013/14 Boys Coach
2015/16 Girls Coach
Started Coaching 2006
AYSO Advanced Coach
AYSO Regional Coaching Admin
AYSO Regional Referee Admin
USSF Grassroots Coach
USSF National D License Coach
USSF Referee
Robert Martinez
Director of Coaching
2009/10 Boys Coach
Started Coaching 1996
AYSO Advanced Coach
AYSO Regional Coaching Admin
English FA Coach
USSF Grassroots Coach
USSF National D License Coach
_edited_edited.jpg)
Carlos Cisneros
Head Coach
2008/09 Girls Coach
Started Coaching 1987
AYSO Intermediate Coach
AYSO Intermediate Referee
National D License Coach
Eric Martinez
Board Member
AYSO Intermediate Coach
USSF Grassroots Coach
USSF National D License Coach
Emmanuel Loeza
Head Coach
2011/12 Boys Coach
Started Coaching 2009
AYSO Intermediate Coach
AYSO Intermediate Referee
USSF Grassroots Coach
USSF National D License Coach
Val Sanchez
Assistant Coach
2013/14 Boys
Started Coaching 2018
AYSO Intermediate Coach
Billie Janice
Team Administrator
Board Member
Tejano since 2018
Stevan Garcia
Head Coach
2010/11 Girls
Started Coaching 2021
AYSO Intermediate Coach
AYSO Intermediate Referee
Jess Erlund
Head Coach
2013/14 Girls
Started Coaching 2010
AYSO Intermediate Referee
USSF National D License Coach
Michelle Martinez
Head Coach
2013/14 Girls
Started Coaching 2010
USSF Grassroots Coach
USSF National D License Coach
Linda Speck
Board Member
Providing Soccer Activities to the Hill Country since 1983
AYSO Regional Commissioner
Alex Marques
Head Coach
2014 Boys Team
Started Coaching in 2019
AYSO Intermediate Coach
USSF Grassroots Coach
Juan Manzano
Assistant Coach
2014 Boys Team
Started Coaching in 2019
AYSO Intermediate Coach
AYSO Intermediate Referee
USSF Grassroots Coach
USSF National D License Coach
USSF Referee
Francisco Martinez
Head Coach
2015 Boys Team
Started Coaching in 2022
AYSO Intermediate Coach
Michael Sierra
Assistant Coach
2015 Boys Team
Started Coaching in 2022
AYSO Intermediate Coach
Oscar Melendez
Assistant Coach
2016 Boys Team
Started Coaching 2023
AYSO Intermediate Coach
AYSO Intermediate Referee
Juan Angel
Head Coach
2016 Boys Team
Started Coaching 2022
AYSO Intermediate Coach
David Sanchez-Chiquero
Head Coach
2017/18 Boys Team
Started Coaching 2022
AYSO Intermediate Coach
Lanier Nelson
Assistant Coach
2017/18 Boys Team
Started Coaching 2022
AYSO Intermediate Coach
Amanda Ramos
Board Member
Team Admin
2013/14 Boys Team
Tejano since 2019
Kendra Gonzalez
Board Member
Safety Administrator
Tejano since 2019
Brandi Gehrels
Board Member
Club Secretary
Tejano since 2018
“The most important thing in football is the team, not the individual.” – Louis van Gaal
Leagues we Compete in...
