European Football Academy - West Texas

European Football Academy West Texas U10 - Copa de Campeones 2026

EFA–West Texas is excited to be back at Copa de Campeones this weekend! ⚽️🔥

After some time away, we’re ready to compete again and proud to have our U10 and U12 teams representing.

Wishing all the teams the best of luck—play hard, have fun, and make it a great tournament! 💪🏽🏆

Soccer Saturday, April 4, 2026 with the U13, U12, and U10 teams.

Soccer Saturday, April 4, 2026 with the U13, U12, and U10 teams!

They arrive happy… to see us. ⚽

Ready to play.
Ready to try.
Ready to enjoy the game.

And that’s not a coincidence.

It’s about how we make them feel.
It’s about the confidence we give them.

Because when a child feels safe…
They dare.
They grow.

But we never forget:
That confidence is fragile.

Our words can build it…
or break it.

That’s why every session matters.

Because they won’t remember the drills…
But they will remember how we made them feel. ❤️

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Professional environment.
UEFA licensed coaches.
Decades of real football experience.

No shortcuts. No lies. Just development.

EFAO – European Football Academy Okinawa

Hello parents. European Football Academy - West Texas is recruiting for the Spring and Summer seasons. We have immediate spots for 2013 through 2016 children who want to play soccer. All experiences accepted with no tryouts or contracts. Please contact Coach Ric or message us on WhatsApp or Messenger. Season begins soon!

Ric began his coaching career in August 2019 with the European Football Academy of Okinawa (EFAO), where he led U8 and U10 teams while assisting with U12–U15 squads. During his time in Japan, his teams competed in tournaments throughout Okinawa and mainland Japan, giving players meaningful exposure to competitive football environments across the country.

A major highlight of his international coaching experience was leading U11 and U12 teams at the prestigious Donosti Cup in San Sebastián, Spain—one of the largest and most respected youth football tournaments in the world. Competing on an international stage further reinforced his commitment to high-level development and global football culture.

In March 2022, Ric earned his EFAO Methodology Certificate, formalizing his training in the academy’s player development philosophy built around “50% Soccer and 50% Values.” This methodology emphasizes technical and tactical excellence while intentionally developing discipline, respect, teamwork, and confidence.

Continuing his professional growth in the United States, Ric obtained his U.S. Soccer Federation D Coaching License in April 2024 and advanced to earn his U.S. Soccer Federation C Coaching License in May 2025 through the United States Soccer Federation, demonstrating his commitment to the highest standards of coaching education and player development.

In August 2023, Ric returned to El Paso and founded the European Football Academy of West Texas. Since its establishment, the academy has competed in leagues and tournaments throughout El Paso while also traveling to major events in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Carlsbad, and Las Cruces—providing players with competitive opportunities that challenge them both athletically and personally.

For Ric, coaching is more than training sessions and match results—it is about shaping character. His mission is to create an environment where young athletes feel challenged, supported, and inspired. He believes that soccer is a powerful vehicle for teaching life lessons, and he remains committed to developing players who demonstrate discipline in their preparation, respect in their actions, teamwork in their approach, and confidence in who they are—both on and off the field. His ultimate goal is to leave a lasting impact that extends far beyond the game.

EFA-West Texas trains hard, but we also play hard. Today, we teamed up with EP Juventus FC and held a "Trunk-or-Treat" event for our kids. Thank you to all the families who participated to give our kids another family event.

Copa Consulado, Category U12, October 11-12
First in group play!
Results:
Game 1
EFA West Texas - 4
EP Spartans - 0
Game 2
EFA West Texas - 3
Dynamo Andrade - 1

Off to the Semi finals tomorrow!

Congratulations and respect to our opponents for giving us tough games! We wish you the best with the rest of your season!

Saturday, October 4, 2025, was an outstanding day for soccer. Our young athletes continue to demonstrate improvement and display remarkable heart on the field.

Results
U7: EFA West Texas 2019 (1) v Toros FC Neon 2019 (6)
U8: EFA West Texas 2018 (9) v Star City FC 2018 (2)
U9: EFA West Texas 2017 (9) v EP Spartans 2017 (0)
U10: EFA West Texas 2016 (1) v Toros FC Neon 2016 (1)
U12: EP Juventus EFA WT 2014 (12) v EP Spartans 2014 (2)
U13: EP Juventus EFA WT 2013 (3) v Galaxy FC (0)

Much respect to our opponents for giving us tough and exciting gameS. Best of luck to them with the rest of their season!

We remain committed to fostering growth, development, and improvement in our players' skills and values through the EFA Methodology.

European Football Academy-West Texas is taking players born 2013-2020 for the upcoming Fall seasons. We accept all skill levels! Practice in the Far East in the Pebble Hills High School area. No tryouts necessary as we have spots for all kids. Contact Coach Ric via WhatsApp or Messenger for more information. www.EFA-WestTexas.com