What ages and program levels does Barça Academy Austin offer?Programming spans from about ages 4–6 in the kids Pre Academy track through U19 competitive teams. Development bands cover roughly U5–U10 with two trainings weekly and internal league play, plus CAYSA games at the Academy ages. Competitive bands run roughly U11–U19 with three trainings weekly and league play across STYSA, WDDOA, CAYSA, South Texas Champions League, and State Classic League, with U13–U19 also tied to ECNL-RL via STXCL. Burnet offers boys and girls U9–U13 in CAYSA. Technical (about 6–12) and Pre Academy kids (about 4–6) accept open enrollment; goalkeeper training serves ages 6–18 as a supplement.
About
Barça Academy Austin (Presented by Cupra) is the FC Barcelona–affiliated academy serving Texas within the Barça Academy US network. It runs development and competitive soccer for boys and girls from about ages 4 through high school, applying the same training structure, session design, and methodology used at FC Barcelona’s first team and youth academy, with FC Barcelona technical directors on site to lead the technical, tactical, physical, and physiological work across the season.
What the club offers
Seasonal programming follows the school year from August into early June. The Development path includes Pre Academy play for roughly U5–U7 and Academy training for roughly U8–U10, with two sessions per week, internal league games, and—at the Academy band—added CAYSA competition. The Competitive path covers roughly U11–U12 and U13–U19 with three trainings per week and weekend league play across US Youth Soccer channels, including STYSA, WDDOA, CAYSA, South Texas Champions League, and State Classic League; U13–U19 teams also compete in ECNL-RL through STXCL. A Burnet-based program trains boys and girls U9–U13 twice weekly in CAYSA at Haley-Nelson Park on a full-year rhythm. Add-on tracks include a Technical program (about ages 6–12, open enrollment, one or two sessions weekly), a Pre Academy kids track for about ages 4–6 with internal league weekends (open enrollment), and a Goalkeeper program for ages 6–18 with small groups and one or two weekly sessions. Competitive and most development placements flow through tryouts; technical, Pre Academy kids, and goalkeeper supplements use open registration where noted.
Mission, methodology, and values
Training goals emphasize impact on long-term player development, teaching skills and personal habits that support growth on and off the field. The competitive curriculum stresses FC Barcelona–style technical and tactical ideas, teamwork toward shared goals, a supportive training environment, and the HEART values: Humility, Effort, Ambition, Respect, and Teamwork. Development programming focuses on movement patterns, decision-making in game situations, sportsmanship, and cognitive and coordination growth. Groups are formed by age and level, and FC Barcelona coaches work with about twelve field players per coach in typical training design.
Where training happens
Primary Austin-area training and games use Circuit of the Americas (7800 McAngus Rd, Austin, TX 78617) and the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex (2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665). The Burnet cohort uses Haley-Nelson Park on Garden Trails Rd, Burnet, TX 78611. Administrative contact for the Austin academy is centered at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617. Families should confirm which complex applies to a given team or program before traveling.
Tryouts, season rhythm, and registration
Tryouts ahead of each August–June season are commonly scheduled in May; exact dates shift by year and age band, so confirm the current window with Austin staff. Registration and tryout signup run through Barça Academy US online forms tied to the Austin location. The season calendar aligns with the academic year. Some players continue with their home clubs while training in Technical or Development programming, which the academy accommodates when schedules allow.
Tuition, payment, and policies
Program tuition varies by track and age. Families may pay in full and receive a 5 percent discount, choose a monthly payment plan, or combine sibling savings—a 10 percent discount applies for each additional registered sibling. Major card brands are accepted through the online payment platform. Flexible payment arrangements are offered at the network level; Austin staff can explain what applies to a given enrollment. The academy does not provide housing for traveling families. On-site care includes a licensed athletic trainer during training; all participants must carry primary medical insurance, and the program provides excess medical coverage only after a family policy is used, without covering deductibles, so parents should plan for ordinary medical costs.
Contact
Reach Barça Academy Austin at austin@fcbarcelona.us or +1 305-767-0275. Use the Barça Academy US enrollment flow for Austin when you are ready to register or request tryout access.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train or play?Austin-area training and games use Circuit of the Americas at 7800 McAngus Rd, Austin, TX 78617 and the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex at 2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665. The Burnet program trains at Haley-Nelson Park on Garden Trails Rd, Burnet, TX 78611. General academy correspondence for Austin is associated with 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617. Confirm the assigned site for your player’s team before traveling.
When are tryouts or registration?Tryouts for competitive, development, and Burnet tracks are typically held in May before the August–June season; dates move year to year, so ask Austin staff for the current schedule. Signup runs through Barça Academy US online forms for the Austin location. The Technical program, Pre Academy kids track, and Goalkeeper program use open registration where applicable instead of tryouts.
What do tryouts or registration cost, and what does a season cost?Tryout and full-season fees depend on program and age group. Austin staff can provide the current fee sheet, or you can move through the Barça Academy US enrollment steps for your track to see pricing. Payment can be made in full with a 5 percent discount or on a monthly plan, and a 10 percent sibling discount applies for each additional registered child. Major credit cards are accepted online.
What is the club’s mission, philosophy, or coaching approach?The academy applies FC Barcelona training methodology with on-site FC Barcelona technical directors and coaches. Season goals emphasize player development impact, professional habits on and off the field, and—in competitive tracks—HEART values: Humility, Effort, Ambition, Respect, and Teamwork. Training groups are built by age and level, with about twelve field players per FC Barcelona coach in typical sessions.
How can families contact or register?Email austin@fcbarcelona.us, call +1 305-767-0275, or start enrollment through the Barça Academy US online registration path for Austin. Ask staff for the exact tryout form link if you are joining mid-cycle.
How can families get the latest updates?Call +1 305-767-0275 or email austin@fcbarcelona.us for schedule changes, fee questions, and tryout timing. Completing the Barça Academy US enrollment steps for Austin also keeps your household in the administrative loop for the season.
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