Of course! Recreational soccer is the perfect place to start playing organized soccer. Our recreational league emphasizes fun over competition. Many of the players each season are brand new to soccer.
Our coaching guidelines are that all players receive at least 50% play time during games (under most circumstances).
Fall 2025 registration opened on May 5, 2025 and will continue until August 1, 2025. If you miss the deadline, there will be a waitlist posted on our website main page and on our recreational soccer page. As spots open up on teams, Centex Storm will reach out to families to get their player registered.
There is no guarantee if you are on the waitlist you will be added to a team.
We use a program called GotSport for team & player management. You can register here: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/N72184749
When you enter your player’s date of birth in the GotSport registration, it will automatically determine the level that your player will be. For reference, the age charts are below.
| Born | 25/26 Age Group |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | 19 Under/ U19 |
| January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008 | 18 Under/ U18 |
| January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 | 17 Under/ U17 |
| January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010 | 16 Under/ U16 |
| January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011 | 15 Under/ U15 |
| January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 | 14 Under/ U14 |
| January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 | 13 Under/ U13 |
| January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014 | 12 Under/ U12 |
| January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 | 11 Under/ U11 |
| January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 | 10 Under/ U10 |
| January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | 9 Under/ U9 |
| January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 | 8 Under/ U8 |
| January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 | 7 Under/ U7 |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | 6 Under/ U6 |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | 5 Under/ U5 |
| January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | 4 Under/ U4 |
To play, you will need 3 things: soft-cleated shoes, shin guards, and black athletic shorts. It is also recommended that you get a size appropriate soccer ball.
Your team’s jersey and socks will be provided by your team’s coach. The jersey and socks will be your team’s colors. When you register, you will select your player’s jersey size. We do our best to match players to their jersey sizes.
Soft-cleated shoes cannot not have metal spikes on the bottom.
There are versions of shin guards that are small and slip into the socks and versions that wrap around the ankle. Some players find the ankle version rubs during the game, but some players find the ankle version provides additional support. The majority of players use the smaller, slip in style. Whatever style you choose is your choice.
5U, 6U, 7U, and 8U will use a size 3 soccer ball.
9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U will use a size 4 soccer ball.
13U and up will use a size 5 soccer ball.
The spring Spring 2023 2025 recreational leagues, the registration fees are:
4U (2022) – First Kick: $59
5U – 6U (2020 & 2021) Co-ed: $89
7U – 8U (2018 & 2019): $99
9U – 10U (2016 & 2017): $99
11U – 12U (2014 & 2015): $119
13U – 15U (2013, 2012, & 2011): $125
16U – 19U (2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010): $175
If you have more than 2 players that are going to play, there are special procedures we can use to discount the registration fees for the 3rd+ players that you are registering. Please contact us before using the online registration system to inquire about these procedures.
Limited financial aid is available for qualified families. Please contact us for more information and to find out if you qualify.
You can choose what to wear to practice – just bring your cleats and shin guards under your socks. Your team jersey and socks are only for games.
Practice checklist:
Practices for the fall 2025 seasons are expected to begin in late August.
Games will begin in September and end in November.
We try to schedule most of the games on Saturdays. Occasionally, there are weeknight games. If there is inclement weather that causes a game to be missed, then sometimes the make-up game will be rescheduled during the weeknight.
The games are played at the Den Harder Soccer Complex (formerly Crossroads Soccer Complex) located at 6600 Research Loop in Temple, TX.
Click on this link for directions:
The practice schedule is determined by the coaches of each team and locations are assigned by Centex Storm. The general guidelines are that:
All of Centex Storms’ coaches are volunteers. All Centex Storm volunteers are subject tomust have a current background checks and be SafeSport and Heads Up (concussion) trained. We are always looking for more coaches!
Coaches and players will not be assigned to teams until after the registration period closes. After coaches are assigned their player list, then the coach will reach out to each player to introduce themselves and inform the team of practice times and location.
The experience of the coaching volunteer ranges from veteran coaches at the Division 1 level to first-time coaches who have never even played soccer before. At the 12U level and up, we try to pair each team with experienced coaches.
If you have new players at the 5U or 6U level, it’s the perfect time to volunteer to coach! The players are so young, you spend most of your time playing fun games with them. You do not have to have experience playing soccer or coaching!
If you want to coach at the 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, or 11U levels, then we have experienced coaches who would be more than happy to guide you through your first season. Simply let us know that you want to coach!
Coaching is an extremely important and rewarding experience. You have the opportunity as the coach to model mature, competitive behavior. You can emphasize important values like respect, teamwork, hard work, mental toughness, and competitiveness.
If you would like to coach, please let us know when you register your player. We’d also encourage you to send us an email. If you send an email, we’ll try to connect with you earlier than if you only indicate that you’re interested in coaching on the registration portal.
Yes, coaches love help! It’s a lot of work to coach, and parent participation makes it much simpler.
Talk to your coach to see if you can help. Examples of things that you may be able to help with include:
Again, all Centex Storm volunteers must have a current background check and be SafeSport and Heads Up (concussion) trained.
Recruiting more referees is very important as the league grows. Did you know that there’s a referee shortage throughout the country? Referees are a trained and paid position. It takes thick skin to be a referee, but it can be a lot of fun. To make a referee referral, please have the referee send us an email.
Recreational soccer is soccer that does not travel and is played in two fixed seasons each year – spring and fall. Recreational soccer is a great team-building sport and is a great way for youth to stay active throughout the year. Our goal in recreational soccer is to foster a love of the sport. To do that, recreational soccer should be stress-free, encouraging, welcoming to new players, and FUN!
For players who love the sport of soccer and want to compete at higher levels, then the next-level option is academy or select soccer. Academy and Select soccer have try-outs, games that require traveling, and players will play throughout the year.
Centex Storm is your local, official youth soccer club. Centex Storm is affiliated with Capital Area Youth Soccer Association (CAYSA) > South Texas (STX) Soccer > US Youth Soccer (USYS) > US Soccer > FIFA.
The advantages to being with a club like Centex Storm: