Heart of Texas Soccer Association

What the club offers

Recreational programming covers U4 through U18. Younger divisions use 3v3 soccer with size 3 balls at U4–U6, move to 4v4 at U7–U8, 7v7 at U9–U10, 9v9 at U11–U12, and 11v11 with size 5 balls from U13 through U18. Rosters are balanced using school, ZIP code, and other placement factors rather than tryouts at recreational ages. Families new to HOT in U8 or below may submit mutual buddy requests during standard registration when eligibility rules are met.

Competitive (select) soccer targets U11 and older players who want more training volume, year-round work, and travel across North Texas and beyond. Teams try out each year with player selection beginning July 1, contracts covering July 1 through July 31, and league placement in pathways such as Boys Classic, Lake Highlands Girls Classic, Plano Premier Invitational, Arlington Premier, or other North Texas options depending on the team. Visitors should always coordinate with a coach or manager before attending a training session because North Texas rules restrict casual drop-ins.

HOT does not operate its own in-house academy league; instead, qualified outside clubs may run Academy Open Skills or rostered academy teams that train or play under North Texas rules. Players about 7U–10U can combine recreational HOT registration with a separate academy enrollment when both programs approve the arrangement. Clubs interested in offering Academy Open Skills at the Heart of Texas Soccer Complex can reach Matthew Pullin at +1 254-776-2237 to review curriculum, coach licensing, background checks, and board approval steps.

Spring season timing and registration

Spring 2026 illustrates a typical cycle: returning-player discounts end December 31, registration closes January 31, practice fields open February 9, opening games begin February 28, there is a scheduled break April 4 for Easter, the regular season runs through May 2, and an optional spring tournament may run May 29–May 31. Roster priority follows the order families complete registration. Player signup runs through the association’s online registration flow (GOTSport/Demosphere), and academy or competitive add-ons use the additional NTSSA forms and the GOTSport program codes tied to each pathway.

Fees and player expectations

For Spring 2026, recreational fees are $75 per player for 4U through 8U and $95 per player for 9U through 14U, with the same $95 rate for 15U and older divisions when HOT can field teams. Each fee covers an eight-game season, uniform or jersey components, player insurance, referee costs, and state fees, without a sibling discount. Shin guards are mandatory, baseball-style cleats with a toe stud and steel cleats are prohibited, and jewelry is not allowed during games. Recreational rules aim for each player to receive about half of the available playing time in a match.

Fields, mailing address, and alerts

Games and practices center on the Heart of Texas Soccer Complex at 6101 Airport Road, Waco, Texas 76708. General mail may go to P.O. Box 1548, Hewitt, Texas 76643. For field closures and urgent updates, text HOTFIELDS to 84483.

Coaching, clinics, and volunteers

The association depends on parent and community coaches for more than two hundred recreational teams. New volunteers receive mentoring, seasonal coaching courses, and access to USSF Grassroots blended clinics hosted at HOT; Spring 2026 offerings include separate 4v4 and 9v9 blended courses that combine virtual meetings with February field sessions, and HOT reimburses spring-season coaches for those clinic registration fees. Coach signup flows through GOTSport, and returning coaches maintain access through a Demosphere dashboard. Board members, team managers, and anyone working directly with players complete North Texas background checks.

Mission and governance

The mission is to foster and advance youth soccer that promotes good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, and courage through organized athletic competition. Working board roles—president, vice-president, secretary, referee liaison, and age-group commissioners—support day-to-day questions alongside volunteer committees handling fields, coaching education, and tournaments such as the Battle of the Brazos series.

How to reach the club

Email President Andrew Willis at andrew.willis@hotsoccer.net or Secretary Arrika Black at arrika.black@hotsoccer.net for board-level questions. Division commissioners include Jose Vallejo (U4–U6), Arrika Black (U7–U8), Drew Snyder (U9–U10), Andrew Willis (U11–U12), and Amanda Adams (U13–U14), each at the matching @hotsoccer.net address. Follow Heart of Texas Soccer Association on Facebook and Instagram for community updates alongside the HOTFIELDS text service.