Corpus Christi FC Academy is a youth soccer academy based in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is the youth soccer development program for the USL club Corpus Christi FC. CCFC Academy is committed to enhancing each player’s soccer experience at every level and age of play. Through innovative soccer programming, player development opportunities, and a focus on coaching education, CCFC Academy creates an environment for its players to grow on and off the field. 

CCFC Academy provides its players with increased developmental opportunities through our extensive partnership with FC Bayern Munich and Global Premier Soccer  
CCFC Academy is proud to offer the highest level of youth competitive soccer programs in our region and strives to improve the quality of life for our players, families, and community through the game of soccer.

To provide positive, high-quality soccer opportunities at all levels of play for youth and their families and to serve as a valuable community partner.

Core Values

Have Fun: Share and promote love and enthusiasm for the game to keep soccer enjoyable at every level of play.

Commit to Excellence: Deliver what we promise, set high standards, and achieve goals through an unparalleled work ethic.

Cultivate Community: Build strong relationships that value trust, respect, honesty, diversity, and community engagement.

Encourage Innovation: Embrace a culture of creativity, forward thinking, and personal growth on and off the field.

Demonstrate Passion: Represent the club, your team, and our community with pride in all you do.

1.Elite Coaching Staff

CCFC Academy is unique in having two of the highest qualified coaches in the region, our coaches possess some the highest coaching qualification in the World.  In addition to their coaching qualifications, they also have extensive experience developing both senior and youth talent, with a doctoral degree (PhD) in sports management our Director of Coaching has an academic background that is rare in the coaching world.

All players within the CCFC Academy program receive the highest quality instruction to allow each player and each team to fulfill their potential.  All CCFC Academy coaches participate in regular professional development and are supported to take their professional coaching licenses and courses. 

2.FC Bayern and GPS partnership

In 2019, Corpus Christi FC Academy signed an extensive partnership with Global Premier Soccer (GPS) one of the most successful youth soccer organizations in North America, and the Official North American partner of FC Bayern.  

The partnership provides curriculum from the FC Bayern Youth Academy, additional player opportunities through the GPS National team program that sees teams compete in the top tournaments Nationally and Internationally, college placement support and administrative support.

3.Progressive Pathway and Consistent Approach

Through our progressive pathway players are provided with age-appropriate programming that ensures they develop the appropriate skills at the right age.   CCFC Academy teams will adopt a consistent style of play developed in conjunction with our partners FC Bayern and Global Premier Soccer, that emphasizes comfort on the ball, creativity, and intense pressing without the ball.

4.College Placement

CCFC Academy is dedicated to assisting the most committed players to reach their goals of playing College soccer after graduating from high school. With that in mind, we have partnered with Global Premier Soccer to bring a greater resource to college-bound players and their families.  Our coaching staff can help players to create GOTSOCCER profiles, video footage and communicate with schools of interest.

Our goal is to give our players as much exposure to college coaches on the field as possible.  The program will also provide a support structure off the field that provides players with the guidance and advice needed to make the best decision for their future.

5.Professional Placement

CCFC Academy is dedicated to creating a pathway for the best players in our community to reach the very pinnacle of the game by playing professional soccer. We provide a pathway from youth soccer to pre-professional to a full professional career playing soccer. Our Partnership with the USL, GPS, and FC Bayern provides us an avenue and the resources to achieve this.