The CTX Flash are quickly becoming the premier destination for youth soccer in Texas, and Director of Coaching Scott Moore has big plans for the future.
Moore, which has a background coaching at multiple levels including, San Marcos Academy, Texas State University, and the Southend United Football Club saw the need for a new club in Central Texas.
The club, which was founded in 2018 with 125 players, has grown to 185 players in the first year.
“This time last year, CTX Flash was more of a chaotic experiment, unsure where the future would take us. The only thing we knew was that we wanted to change the face of youth soccer in the Hays County Area and we were willing to work hard to see that change,” said Moore. “We wanted to be different and have a start-up company like feel where everything we did was to enhance the product, which was ultimately the players that play at the club.”
Moore believes that Youth sports can have a very high cost, and the club he founded believes in a low cost model to allow more players an opportunity to compete.
“With our low cost club and commitment to the community and from sponsors, we were able to create this opportunity for the youth in the Central Texas Area. In the United States, soccer cost around $2,500 for a year at the competitive levels without including travel costs or the uniform,” said Moore. “This unfortunately prices many players out of the game. The CTX Flash program costs around $1,000 a year. That can be further reduced with fundraising and scholarships.”
Moore believes that the inaugural year was a success, but that this is simply the beginning.
“We worked hard this inaugural year on and off the field to build a brand and accomplish some goals along the way, most notably winning the Texas State Championship with our U16 girls’ team for the second year in row,” said Moore. “They played with audacity and heart throughout the seven game playoff series against tough teams from Westlake, McAllan, North Austin and Houston. The coaching staff has thoroughly enjoyed coaching these young ladies and enjoyed watching them grow into respectful, mature young women that are not only great soccer players but more importantly great people.”
Beyond soccer, Moore believes that it is important to teach the youth about life off the field.
“The club is a community service based club that participates in food drives, cancer funding and awareness as well as support to the Haitian Amputee National Team,” said Moore. “The club hopes to become fully funded into a serve-to-play model versus play-to-play. The club has partnered with English Premier League side Watford FC and also has female players in semi-pro programs.”
The club is building many memories and has quickly become a close knit group says Jaydn Rangel from Victoria, Texas.
“The Presidents Cup was an amazing event to experience and is what made the 2 hour drive to practice worth it. Joining the team was one of the best decisions I could have made to strengthen myself as a team player,” says Rangel. “The Coaches are encouraging and show exceptional leadership. I have enjoyed meeting new teammates who are now great friends and family! We are continuing to build our team relationship and strive for more success in the future.”
Moore had many great experiences the first year and is looking forward to the upcoming regional round.
“Going undefeated is tough, especially once you hit the elimination rounds but the first goal in the final against McAllan was extra special from Emily Thames(Wimberley),” said Moore. “That goal kind of is one you know will seal the deal and at that moment we just defended at all cost to take care of the Championship”
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Awards:
The club has won 3 state championships.
There are 4 Divisions of State championship cups each year similar to UIL 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A.
The South Texas Cup is like 3A, Director’s Cup is like 4A, President’s Cup is like 5A and State Cup is like 6A.
President’s Cup and State Cup advance after State to play at the Regional level against 12 other states for a chance at the National Championship.
The U14 girls won the South Texas Cup State Championship last year out of 96 teams and the U15 girls won the Director’s Cup State Championship last year out of 77 teams.
This year the U16 girls won the President’s Cup State Championship out of 72 teams and will progress to the Regional round against the State Champions of AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TN. The regional finals happen to take place in Round Rock, Texas June 11-16.
The U16 girls went 17-2-4 this year and over 380 days without a loss at one point.
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The upcoming regional schedule can be viewed here:
The Team Roster includes:
Hays represents Hays, Johnson and Lehman
Courtney Alexander – Hays – Midfield
Delaney Alexander – Hays – Midfield
Ellee Axelrod – North Austin – Midfield
Elaine Boice – North Austin – Defender
Gianna Castillo – Hays – Defender
Isabela Davila – San Marcos – Forward
Kaleena Garcia – Hays – Defender
Jade Hickey – Hays – Defender
Alexis Howell – Wimberley – Defender
Karis Hickey – Hays – Midfield
Madison Lopez – Hays – Defender
Hannah Loya – Hays – Forward
Klarissa Lucio – Hays – Forward
Jaydn Rangel – Victoria – Midfield
Sierra Schwab – New Braunfels – Midfield
Emily Thames – Wimberley – Forward
Bailey Tisdale – North Austin – Goalkeeper
Lilyanna Torres – Hays – Midfield
