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 C-License 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, confidence, discipline, empathy, responsibility, and above all, TEAMWORK.
PARTNERSHIP - INTERNATIONAL
EFA-WT is partnered with Japan based soccer club, European Football Academy - Okinawa (EFAO) www.efa-okinawa.com http://www.efa-okinawa.com 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.
RECRUITMENT
EFA West Texas is recruiting players for the 2026 spring, summer, and fall seasons to compete in local leagues and domestic and international competitions. We are currently recruiting:
2019-2021 kids for U5/6/7
2016-2018 kids for U9/10,
2014-2015 for U11/12
2012/2013 for U13/14
Practice in the far east near Pebble Hills High School. Please contact us for more information. Come join a growing soccer family with a high reputation in the El Paso area.
Click here http://www.pasodelnortesoccer.com to register
Fill out the form below for more information about our Academy program and/or Technical Training Program.
Our Coaching Staff
Coach Ric
Coach Collin
Coach David
Coach Ricardo Lara is a USSF C Licensed coach and retired military veteran who grew up in El Paso, Texas. He is passionate about soccer and dedicated to sharing that passion with children in the local community. He was trained by a UEFA Pro Licensed coach and has coached internationally with EFAO in Japan since August 2019 before returnin
Coach Ricardo Lara is a USSF C Licensed coach and retired military veteran who grew up in El Paso, Texas. He is passionate about soccer and dedicated to sharing that passion with children in the local community. He was trained by a UEFA Pro Licensed coach and has coached internationally with EFAO in Japan since August 2019 before returning to El Paso in August 2023. Coach Lara has also led teams in tournaments across the United States, Japan, and Spain.
Coach David
Coach Collin
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 Collin
Coach Collin
Coach Collin
Coach U10, Assistant Coach U9
Coach Collin leads practices for U10 and below at the direction of Coach Ric. Coach Collin has his Grassroots License with plans to receive his USSF D-License.
Coach Lauren
Coach Collin
Coach Collin
Coach U8/U7, Assistant Coach U10/9
Coach Lauren leads development for our U8 and below, is trained on EFA methodology and has her Grassroots License with plans to receive her USSF D-License. Coach Lauren is a local area recreational soccer player.
