Developing El Paso's Youth Soccer
Join Club EFA West Texas LLC for youth soccer development and competition.
Developing El Paso's Youth Soccer
Join Club EFA West Texas LLC for youth soccer development and competition.
About EFA-West Texas LLC
European Football Academy - West Texas
We are a European-style training academy, with certified USSF coach Ricardo Lara. Our European working methodology is aligned with the training approach that has led European teams to be the best at the level of clubs and national teams. Our aim is to develop confident and creative players while learning life skills such as being respectful, resilient, and have a positive attitude. Through soccer/football, EFA-WT players learn to assimilate values such as respect, empathy, responsibility, and above all, TEAMWORK.
EFA-WT is partnering with Japan based soccer club, European Football Academy - Okinawa (EFAO). This partnership may bring opportunities for El Paso area kids to participate with international youth players in other domestic and international tournaments. We have many exciting tournaments we will participate in to give our players the experience of different playing styles of soccer in different areas of the USA, Europe, and the Pacific.
Registration is open for the 2025 Spring leagues in preparation for Spring Paso Del Norte League played at Blackie Chesher Park (I-10 and Zaragoza). Currently recruiting all skill levels:
2018-2020 for Grassroots U6/5
2016-2017 for category U9
2015 for category U10
2014 for category U11
2013 for category U12
2012 for category U13
All Ages for Technical Training
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Fill out the form below for more information about our Academy program and/or Technical Training Program.
Our Coaching Staff
Coach Ric
Coach David
Coach David
Coach Ricardo Lara is a USSF D Licensed coach and retired military veteran. He grew up in El Paso, TX and is following his passion of soccer/football and sharing his passion with local area children. He was trained by a UEFA Pro Licensed coach and has coached in Japan with EFAO since August of 2019 before relocating back to El Paso in Aug
Coach Ricardo Lara is a USSF D Licensed coach and retired military veteran. He grew up in El Paso, TX and is following his passion of soccer/football and sharing his passion with local area children. He was trained by a UEFA Pro Licensed coach and has coached in Japan with EFAO since August of 2019 before relocating back to El Paso in August of 2023 and competed in tournaments in USA, Japan and Spain.
Coach David
Coach David
Coach David
Assistant Coach U12/11
Working with his passion of soccer, Coach David assists Coach Ric in execution of practices and coaching. He is trained in EFA methodology and played youth soccer and recreational soccer.
Coach Cari
Coach David
Coach Collin
Coach 2018-2020, Administrator/Logistics. Coach Cari leads practices for 2018-2020 kids. Coach Cari has her grassroots license.
Coach Collin
Coach Crystal
Coach Collin
Coach U9/8/5, Assistant Coach U10
Coach Collin leads practices for U9 and below at the direction of Coach Collin. Coach Collin has his basic Grassroots License with plans to receive his USSF D-License.
Coach Crystal
Coach Crystal
Coach Crystal
Coach U9/8/5, Assistant Coach U10
Coach Crystal leads practices for U9 and below at the direction of Coach Ric. Coach Crystal has youth playing experience. She has her grassroots license and is dedicated to receive her USSF D-License.
