Half-time briefing
EYE TO EYE
Down to their level. Up to the standard.
Our coaches don't lecture from above. They kneel down, point at the board and ask the right questions until the players see it themselves.
YEAR-ROUND ACADEMY · RICHMOND, TX
Year-Round Soccer Academy
For Ages 3 – 15
The RCDE Academy Texas exports the brand and knowledge of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to families in Richmond, Sugar Land, Katy and across the Houston area. Comprehensive training, professional methodology and the proven working methods of our youth academy — for every player, every level.
THE ESPANYOL METHODOLOGY
The same working methods used in Barcelona — now in Texas.
Every session at our Richmond facility is supervised under a methodology director of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. The goal: recognize talent and give every player — from first-touch beginner to advanced — the chance to improve under one of the world's most successful football academies.
COACHING IN PRACTICE
Coaching isn't shouting.
It's communication.
Touchline talks, tactics boards, film sessions — every coaching moment is intentional. This is what the Espanyol methodology looks like when the kids are actually listening.
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COACH RATIO
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FORMATS / SESSION
Mid-game · Tactics board
The whiteboard moment
Coaches break down formations on the touchline — drawing lines, not just shouting them.
Pre-match · Tent talk
Heads up. Eyes forward.
Before kick-off the whole squad lines up under the tent for the standard and the starting eleven.
Film room
VIDEO REVIEW · MIDWEEK
Watch it. Learn it. Run it back.
Every weekend's matches go to tape. Coaches sit with the squad and break down decisions — what worked, what didn't, what's next.
RCDE HQ · Barcelona
DIRECT LINE TO BARCELONA
Houston coaches.
Espanyol classroom.
Our staff travels to the RCD Espanyol headquarters in Barcelona to sit with the first-team methodology directors. Every drill run in Houston has been signed off in this room.
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STAFF IN ROOM
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METHODOLOGY
100%
CLUB-CERTIFIED
See the methodology, not just hear about it
Sit in on a session — your first one is on us.
Inside training
Where the methodology lives — every session.
INSIDE THE DUGOUT
Matchday with our coaches
Pre-game talks, half-time adjustments, full-time hugs. This is what coaching looks like when methodology meets the moment.
Pre-match
THE HUDDLE
Eyes up. Hands in. Game on.
Every match starts with a circle — coaches setting the tactical brief and the standard for effort.
Tactical talk
HALF-TIME
Six pairs of eyes. One plan.
Coaches kneel down to the players' level — explaining positioning, pressing triggers and what to fix next half.
Want to be in the huddle?
Bring your player to a real matchday — book a free trial.
AGE GROUP
U2 – U8
RCDE Academy offers a year-round program for boys and girls between the ages of 2–8 years old. The focus is fun, engagement and building a lifelong love for the game.
Technical
- Basic ball control
- Simple dribbling
- Kicking the ball
- Stopping the ball
- Introduction to passing
Physical
- Basic motor skills
- Agility, balance and coordination (ABC's)
- Running and movement
- Jumping and hopping
- Body awareness and control
Psychological
- Having fun
- Developing a love for the game
- Basic teamwork and sharing
- Following simple instructions
- Building confidence
How we coach this group
- 1Emphasize play-based learning over structured training
- 2Use games that incorporate basic soccer skills
- 3Keep activities short and varied
- 4Focus on overall physical literacy through diverse activities
- 5Prioritize ball mastery and touch over athleticism or tactics
- 6Use small-sided games to maximize touches and involvement
Player development
Two age groups. One pathway.
Each age group runs on its own progression model — technical foundations for the youngest, tactical depth and competition exposure as players grow. Coaches stay with their cohort, so every player is known by name.
AGE GROUP
U9 – U15
Year-round program for youth boys and girls between ages 9–15. Structured training balanced with play-based learning, advanced ball mastery and the start of tactical understanding.
Technical
- Passing and receiving
- Running with the ball
- Dribbling and turning
- Shooting and finishing
- Ball control (mastery)
- 1v1 attacking and defending
- Shielding the ball
- Receiving to turn
- Crossing and heading (introduced at older ages)
Physical
- Agility, balance and coordination
- Speed (reaction, acceleration, maximal)
- Endurance (aerobic capacity and power)
- Strength (explosive and endurance)
- Flexibility and mobility
- Perception and awareness
Psychological
- Motivation
- Respect and discipline
- Self-confidence
- Decision making
- Cooperation and communication
- Competitiveness and concentration
How we coach this group
- 1Balance structured training with play-based learning
- 2Gradually increase activity duration and complexity
- 3Introduce soccer-specific fitness through game-like activities
- 4Focus on advanced ball mastery and technical skills
- 5Encourage decision making and basic tactical awareness
- 6Introduce simple goal-setting and self-evaluation
WEEKLY TRAINING SCHEDULE
Indoor academy.
Seven days a week.
A full week of structured sessions and fitness blocks for every age group — boys & girls, 5 to 15.
- Training
- Fitness (7 YR & up)
- Blue Team
- Coaches only
Monday3 blocks
- 5:00 PM5/6 YR9/10 YR
- 6:00 PM5/6 YR11/12 YR
- 7:00 PM7/8 YR13/15 YR
Tuesday3 blocks
- 5:00 PM7/8 YR9/10 YR
- 6:00 PM9/10 YR7/8 YR
- 7:30 PM11/12 YR
Wednesday3 blocks
- 5:00 PMCoaching Meeting
- 6:00 PM5/6 YR11/12 YR
- 7:00 PM13/15 YR
Thursday3 blocks
- 5:00 PM7/8 YR7/10 YR
- 6:00 PM9/10 YR7/8 YR
- 7:30 PM11/12 YR
Friday3 blocks
- 5:00 PM5/6 YR9/10 YR
- 6:00 PM5/6 YR11/12 YR
- 7:00 PM13/15 YR
Saturday4 blocks
- 10:00 AM7/10 YR
- 11:00 AM5/6 YR7/10 YR Fitness
- 12:00 PM7/10 YR Fitness
- 1:00 PM11/15 YR Fitness
Monthly Pricing
Per week
2 Sessions + Fitness
$250/ month
Per week
3 Sessions + Fitness
$300/ month
Competitive squad
Blue Team
$300/ month
Fitness available for players 7 YR and up.
Indoor Soccer Academy
For all ages,
boys & girls.
boys & girls.
Live a session, don't just read about it
Walk in for a free training day — pick any slot on the grid above.
Mission Statement
The kids don't just learn soccerthey learn how to be teammates.
CC
Coach Cristian Llera
Methodology Director
Season in pictures
A year on the pitch.
Practices, scrimmages, friendly tournaments and the team moments in between.
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
The kids who show up.
Every. Single. Session.
Each month our coaches pick one player per age group whose effort, attitude and growth set the standard for the squad.
April
U10 · PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Arjun R.
Trait: Vision
March
U8 · PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Mateo G.
Trait: First touch
May
U12 · PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Rohan S.
Trait: Leadership
February
U8 · PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Luca P.
Trait: Composure
January
U6 · PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Zayd A.
Trait: Smile factor
December
U10 · PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Daniel K.
Trait: Work rate
Could your kid be next?
Earn your spot in the squad — start with a free session.
BEYOND THE PITCH
A team. On and off the field.
The Espanyol jersey doesn't come off at the final whistle. From squad photos under Texas sky to staff dinners after a long week — culture is what holds it all together.
The squad
ONE GROUP · ONE BADGE
A coach is half mentor, half teammate.
Staff night
COACHING STAFF
Same badge. Same table.
ENTHUSIASM