Imperial Soccer Club

What the club offers

The recreational division focuses on friendship, safe friendly competition, and love of the game under guidance from a recreational director and professional staff. Teams rely on parent volunteer coaches who receive training, resources, and support. Volunteer coach expectations span U4/U5 and U6 through U19, with weekly games and two weekly practices at assigned club fields for most teams.

The academy program serves roughly ages 5 to 9 as a bridge from recreational soccer toward competitive select teams at about age 10 and up. Academy players train more often with club trainers—typically two field sessions plus a futsal session each week at Lost Creek Park—and join small-sided games and extra training blocks. APEX is an added pathway for U7–U10 players who need a higher level of challenge, with more advanced training and a heavier tournament schedule than standard academy.

Competitive select programming targets high-level development and college pathways. The club brings deep coaching experience in the Houston area, top teams that have reached national, state, and regional championships, and specialist support such as a full-time college recruiter, a physical therapist, and a full-time goalkeeper trainer.

Training and facilities

Primary training and evaluation activity is centered at Lost Creek Park, 3703 Lost Creek Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Academy and select teams typically play weekend league games in Houston-area leagues such as USC’s PDF and HYSA, with travel around the metro as schedules require. Families should confirm exact field assignments each season because practice grids can change.

Development philosophy

The mission emphasizes technical, tactical, physical, and psychological growth in a unified club culture. Training mirrors real games, with players grouped by ability so they stay appropriately challenged. Younger groups emphasize small-sided play and multiple positions, middle years add structured team concepts, and high school ages add more position-specific, strategy-driven work. Coaches are expected to keep learning, build strong relationships with players, and put player interests first when making decisions.

The club also promotes community events such as free soccer days or camps, works with local partners, and maintains a scholarship program oriented toward players aiming for college soccer. Billing and financial aid questions go through a dedicated billing inbox.

Tryouts, evaluations, and registration

Select and academy tryouts and player evaluations are organized each cycle; the club announces May timing for 2026 evaluations ahead of the season and holds sessions at Lost Creek Park. Families should register for evaluation events when registration opens and direct scheduling questions to the select boys director, select girls director, or academy director.

Summer player identification sessions are offered as a separate cycle; when a session block ends, families who missed dates are asked to email the relevant director. Recreational registration opens and closes each season; if a window has ended, email the recreational director for the next opportunity or wait-list options.

Fees, uniforms, and gear

Academy registration may be paid in monthly installments or in full after tryouts. That fee covers both halves of the club year: fall from August through December and spring from January through May. Academy uniform kits are ordered through Soccer Post after roster placement; families should plan on about $370 total for the kit on the two-year cycle running May 2025 through May 2027, with jersey numbers assigned by staff. Players wear the practice jersey, black shorts, and white socks required at training and bring their own ball, cleats, and shin guards.

Recreational uniforms are ordered through Soccer4All; families may visit the local vendor for sizing. Practices use the red training jersey; away games use the white game jersey and home games use the black game jersey as schedules show.

How to reach the club

General information: information@imperialsc.org. Registration: registration@imperialsc.org. Club manager: alex@imperialsc.org. Billing and financial aid: billing@imperialsc.org. Recreational director Kristen Matticks: kristen@imperialsc.org. Select boys director Rodrigo Camacho: rodrigo@imperialsc.org. Select girls director Nicolas Carvajal: nicolas@imperialsc.org. Academy director Brian Miranda: brian@imperialsc.org.