Classics Elite Soccer Academy

Classics Elite Soccer Academy recently helped build and paint a new 5v5 soccer field for Haven for Hope, a new transformation center for the homeless in San Antonio. In addition to the task of preparing a soccer field, our families delivered over 100 shin guards, 150 pairs of socks and 50 sports balls. They were donated in part with a donation grant from our partner Academy Sports. Presenting the donation were the Bolish and Jones families representing our Board and members to George Block and Ann Meyer of Haven for Hope.

Congratulations to CE 95G Blue and CE 93B Black
May 24, 2010

CE 95G Blue won the STX State tournament this past weekend in San Antonio and will head to the Region III tournament for Regionals in Oklahoma from June 10-13.

Also congratulations to CE 93B Black who also made it to the State tournament this past weekend after having a successful spring cup season.

  Classics Elite Athletes Named Express News
  2010 Soccer Players of the Year
  April 19, 2010

On April 18, 2010 the San Antonio Express News named Classics Elite players David Bergien and Georgia Ashley Mullins as the Express News Soccer Players of the Year. The paper honored them as the top high school soccer players in the greater San Antonio area. David and Georgia continue a proud tradition for our club, as this is the fourth consecutive year the club has swept the player of the year honors. Congratulations to David and Georgia! They worked hard to earn this recognition, and we are proud of their accomplishments. Click here to read more.

The Express News honored David Bergien and Georgia Mullins as
Soccer Players of the Year.
Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Express News.

Academy Boys Recognized at Spurs Game
April 19, 2010

Our USSF Developmental Academy Junior and Senior boys teams were both recognized at half time of the Spurs-Houston game on March 31, 2010. Our boys teams took the court at half time as our CESA logo was displayed on the AT&T Center lighthouse, and the Spurs announcer addressed the crowd:

"Please join me in congratulating the Classics Elite Junior Boys team and the Classics Elite Senior Boys team. Both teams play at the highest level of youth soccer in the nation, by participating in the US Soccer Federation Youth Academy play. This is the level of play that feeds into the US National team, and the play at this level is regularly reviewed by the national team coaches. Only 77 teams in 50 states have qualified to play at this level, and we are extremely proud of these boys who represent San Antonio and Texas so well. They are trained by Brian Monaghan, Paul McGinlay, Manuel Buentello, and Mike Alderson. We wish both teams and their trainers the best with their upcoming matches against teams from Michigan, and we wish each player good luck as they pursue their dreams of playing for the US National team."

CESA & Cruz Azul Working Together
March 30, 2010

Cruz Azul owners and advisor Steve Sampson former US National Team Head Coach of the 98 World Cup team pictured on a recent visit to CE to meet with President Marco Barros and Director Brian Monaghan. Cruz Azul and CE are working together on some joint ventures that will benefit both clubs in the San Antonio and Mexico soccer markets.

Congratulations CESA Raffle Winners
March 11, 2010

$50 Luby's gift card - Mike Glenn
$50 Luby's gift card - Bertha Ovalle
$100 Home Depot gift card - Kevin Donly
$100 Home Depot gift card - Gerry Martinez
$50 Valero gift card - Steves
$100 Valero gift cards - Amanda Rollins
$100 Valero gift cards - Stacy Clarkson
Sea World for 4 - Derrell Skillman
Six Flags for 4 - Hawk
$100 Academy gift card - Mariana Rodriguez
$100 Best Buy gift card - Marsha Gonzales
Canyon Springs Golf for 4 - Gaby Fortunatti
Please contact the CESA office to arrange for pick up 210-402-7511.

CESA announces Clear Wi-Fi Internet Service

Academy Sports + Outdoors & CESA Working Together
November 11, 2009

Classics Elite Soccer Academy is proud to announce a significant new sponsorship agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors. Academy Sports + Outdoors has agreed to donate funds and materials, and provide exclusive marketing and registration support for the Classics Elite. Interested players will be able to obtain information about the club at selected San Antonio stores. The Classics Elite will promote Academy Sports + Outdoors on their website and at their fields.

Classics Elite Soccer Academy is San Antonio?s largest and most successful youth soccer program, offering a full range of soccer training from age 5 through age 18, for both boys and girls. The Classics Elite Soccer Academy has been recognized by the US Soccer Federation as one of the top 77 programs in the nation, and has more top trainers and top teams than all other clubs in San Antonio combined.

Academy Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation?s largest sporting goods retailers, operating over 100 stores across the southeastern United States. Academy Sports + Outdoors operates 8 stores in the greater San Antonio area.

CESA's Special Night on the Ice with Rampage
January 25, 2010

CESA families have the ice to themselves for a post-game skate following the hockey match at Team Night with the Rampage.

U.S. SOCCER STAR, CLAUDIO REYNA'S VISIT WITH CESA
January 19, 2010

U.S. SOCCER STAR, CLAUDIO REYNA THRILLS YOUNG FANS IN DALLAS & SAN ANTONIO-- Reyna Hosts Clinic and Announces Red Bull Battle De Toro, an Innovative Texas vs. Mexico Youth Soccer Tournament--

Dallas, TX - January 18, 2010 - U.S. Soccer legend Claudio Reyna didn't let a little rain - well, a lot of rain - prevent him from hosting soccer clinics in Dallas and San Antonio for Texas youth players. Youth soccer players in both cities were granted the opportunity to meet and learn from the man thought by many to be the best U.S. born professional soccer player in the history of the sport. Click here to read full story.

Gordon Hartman Opens Soccer Complex
November 17, 2009

On 11/17/2009 Gordon Hartman hosted an opening ceremony for San Antonio's new 75 acre STAR Soccer Complex on the site of the former Longhorn Quarry. The complex features 13 full-size world-class fields. Gordon Hartman is pictured at the podium. Our club was well represented at the ceremony. Club Administrator Lisa Powers and Board Member Rob Powers enjoy the event (lower left). Brenda Vickrey Johnson, President of Vickrey and Associates, and Jeff Tondre, Vickrey's Project Manager overseeing development of our McAllister Park fields, join CESA Club President Marco Barros and County Judge Nelson Wolff in celebrating the event. (lower right).

Academy Sports + Outdoors & CESA Working Together
November 11, 2009

Classics Elite and Kinetic Kids Work Together
November 9, 2009

Kinetic Kids are children from all walks of life who experience the daily struggles of life-long challenges. These children have the desire to perform age appropriate sports activities like their peers and together we have just wrapped up our first 6 weeks soccer program for some of the kids in the program. A great time was had by all and our final day ended with a soccer game Kinetic Kids against 98 CE Blue girls.

Thanks to all of the volunteers and CE coaches who gave their time and energy to make this first 6 weeks a success for all the children involved.

Work continues on CESA's new McAllister Park fields
November 6, 2009

New Goalkeeper Training Schedule Beginning
November 9th - December 17th

Monday's & Tuesday's U15-U18 ONLY 7:30-9:00pm (11/9, 11/10, 11/16, 11/17, 11/23, 11/24, 11/30, 12/1, 12/7 & 12/8)

Wednesday's & Thursday's U11-U14 ONLY 6:00-7:30pm (11/11, 11/12, 11/18, 11/19, 11/25, 12/2, 12/3, 12/9 & 12/10)

CESA Team Sucess

CESA would like to congratulate the CE 99B Blue, CE Red Devils and CE 99G on their success during the last few weekends of preseason tournaments. To read more information click on the team names to visit their team page.

CESA's 4th Annual Sportsource College Seminar

A great turnout last night at the Classics Elite annual College presentation seminar held by the Sportsource. CEO and founder Charlie Kadupski the #1 authority on the College process once again shared his wealth of knowledge and experience with the audience surrounding the facts on becoming a student athlete in College. He was assisted by another authority in this field Head Coach of Trinity University Paul McGinlay. The CESA Board and DOC feel very strongly about providing the educational tools for all players who are a part of the CESA family and all HS age players yet to receive a Sportsource kit will be given one for their personal use.

CE 96G Go To State

The 96 DI Girls team coached by Dennis Chaveria went undefeated this past weekend at the National Cup State playoffs in Austin. The girls came back in each game to tie all 3 games 1-1 and were the only team to score on the eventual state champion. The 96 Girls also qualified to play in the Premier League for the next fall season.

CE 96B Go To State

The Classics Elite 96 Boys advanced to the National Cup on June 6&7 by defeating the Atlas 96 B from Mission, Texas (Rio Grande Valley) in a double over-time and Penalty Kick contest on May 30th. The following day, they played their first Natl Cup game against the defending State Champions, Lonestar Red 96 B. Although extremely tired from their marathon game the day prior, they tied the Lonestar team 2-2. The CESA 96 Boys will now play this coming weekend against the TSC Texans and the Houstonians, both from the Houston area as well as the Fire from El Paso, at WCRP in Cedar Park. The team is coached by Kevin Langan and managed by Keith Howard.

CESA Teams Go To State

CESA is proud to annouce that the CE 92G, CE 95B, CE 96B and CE 96G are going to state playoffs this weekend.

CE 95B Go To State

Classics Elite 95 B advance to National Cup June 6-7,2009. The team beat Chivas from the valley 2-1 on May 30 to advance to 2009 USYSNC State Cup. The team was behind 1-0 at halftime and got goals from Nick and Austin to get the win. The win secured a spot in the premier league in the fall and the opportunity to play at the State Cup June 6-7 in Cedar Park at WCRP. The team is coached by Manuel Buentello and managed by Lisa Evans.

Development Academy underway in Florida; 2 Wins vs. FC Portland

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 22, 2009) -- The U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase kicked off a busy weekend with a full slate of games, capped off by the U.S. U-17 Men's National Team match against a Development Academy Select Team. The Showcase Game of the day drew hundreds of spectators as many of the participating teams stayed to support their fellow Development Academy athletes, who were getting a chance to showcase their skills against the national team and have chance to impress the national coaching staff.

Classics Elite came away with two opening round wins. The U18s beat FC Portland in a dominant performance 2-0, as Placide Baduri of Clark scored on a penalty kick in the 3rd minute, followed up by a goal from Danny Bass off an assist from Baduri.

In the U16 match, the Classics Elite defeated FC Portland soundly, 3-1. The team was paced by Reagan's J.W. Slauson who netted two goals, and a third goal by Holy Cross' Omar Sanchez.

The teams continue action Saturday vs. South Charlotte, followed by the Nike SPARQ combine on Sunday's off day and a final round match vs. Birmingham FC on Monday. Follow all the action from the Academy Spring Showcase at www.ussoccer.com.

CE 94G Blue Go To State

Congratulations to the CE 94 Girls Blue as they took First Place in the President's Cup Western District Playoffs. Best of luck to the team as it heads to Houston for the President's Cup State Playoffs on Memorial Day Weekend!

Robert Cordero wins bid for Cristiano Ronaldo jersey

Robert Cordero took the high bid in the Banquet live auction for the Cristiano Ronaldo jersey. Robert is shown with his son Ryan, Club President Marco Barros, and Club DOC Brian Monaghan, with the signed Manchester United away jersey.

Keith Howard takes home Lionel Messi jersey

Keith Howard was the winning bidder in the Banquet live auction for the Lionel Messi jersey. Keith is shown with his son Hunter, Club President Marco Barros, and Club DOC Brian Monaghan, with the signed Barcelona home jersey.

CESA 2009 Summer Camps

Classics Elite will be offering 5 different sessions of camp this summer starting on June 8th and ending on June 26th. There will be 3 morning sessions from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 2 evening sessions from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For more information and to print the application click here.

CESA Athletes Named Express News
2009 Soccer Players of the Year

On April 16, 2009 the San Antonio Express News named Classics Elite players Blake Smith and Alex Burton as the Express News Soccer Players of the Year. The paper honored them as the top High School soccer players in the Greater San Antonio area. Congratulations to Blake and Alex! They worked hard to earn this recognition, and we are proud of their accomplishments.

The Express News honored Blake Smith and Alex Burton as Soccer Players of the Year. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Express News.

Blake plays for our U-18 US Academy team, and played with the Club throughout his High School career. He was originally on our '91 boys team coached by Eddie Hernandez, and has since progressed to the US Academy team were he is under the guidance of Academy staff Brian Monaghan, Manuel Buentello, Kevin Langan, and Paul McGinlay. Blake will continue his education at the University of New Mexico where he will play Division 1 soccer. Joining Blake on the Express News Boys Super Team are Placide Buduri and Matt Cardone. Numerous other CESA boys were named to State, Area, and District teams. One of the highest honors for our boys was their participation in the US Soccer Federation's Development Academy this season. Participation is currently limited to the top 79 clubs in the nation. Only a few clubs in Texas have been admitted, and we are the only Club in San Antonio to receive this honor. When the Federation recently expanded from 74 clubs, they received applications from 250 clubs for the 5 additional spots. Several of the top male players in San Antonio chose not to play HS soccer this spring to focus on CE US Academy team training.

Alex Burton plays for our '91 girls team, and played with the Club throughout her youth soccer career. Alex has been coached by Lance Key and Brian Monaghan. Alex will continue her education at Rice University where she will play Division 1 soccer. Joining Alex on the Express News Girls Super Team are Brooke Matula, Sammie Mechinus, Georgia Mullins, Brianna Tammaro, Leah Balcour, Kalie Cirinna and Christy Lachappelle. Numerous other CESA players were named to State, Area, and District teams. We continue to have more girls playing at the Division One and Premier level than all other clubs in San Antonio combined. As further testament to the success of our girls, they dominate the rosters of the top teams. Reagan High School is a great example. In late March, the Reagan girls were ranked #1 in the nation, and all 11 starters were CESA players.

We are incredibly proud of all our athletes honored by the Express News. It is a proud day for them and their families. These players have combined talent with years of hard work and dedication. They embrace the challenge of working with the best trainers and competing at the highest level of soccer year round. And the family support behind these kids is incredible. The families have encouraged and supported these kids' passion for soccer for years, driving them to countless practices and games.

For the complete listing of the Express News awards, including all State, Area, and District teams, please visit www.mysanantonio.com.

CESA U11 Tryouts are Underway

Classics Elite Tryouts for U-11 teams started on 5/11/09. Thanks for the great turnout, and good luck to the kids! Click here for tryout information.

CESA Volunteers

Volunteers Joe Silvas and his son Matt work on the walking path around the CESA fields during practice. Thanks to Joe and Matt! Volunteer help is always appreciated, and helping while the fields are open is a convenient way to contribute.

CESA Develops Additional Fields

Melody Wiley Raises Money for the Walking Trail

Melody Wiley has been with Classics Elite Soccer Academy for the past 4 years. She has enjoyed the game of soccer and also sees the potential to help improve our fields. Melody contacted a website company Tutor.com and has obtained a donation that she has designated towards the new walking trail. In addition, Melody has secured over $380 in other donations from family and friends towards the project. CESA would like to thank Melody and congratulate her on her project to improve and complete the walking trail.

(Pictured is Melody with Coach Rich Longfellow during a recent practice at the CESA complex).

CESA players commit to play college soccer

The Classics Elite Soccer Academy is happy to announce that 13 players from the 91 Classics Elite teams signed commitments to play soccer at the collegiate level. This marks the culmination of great individual and team effort throughout the years and commitment to each other and their coaches.

Aubrey Bagley - Colorado School of Mines, Alex Burton - Rice University, Kalie Cirinna - University of Oklahoma & Christy Lachappelle - University of Mobile

Caty Butler - East Carolina University

Nikole Gase - Our Lady of the Lakee University

Kim Harlow - Our Lady of the Lake University

Andrea & Amanda Mauk - Baylor University

Melissa Stovall - University of Mobile

Brianna Tammaro - Trinity University

To view all CESA players who have signed to play college soccer click here.

CESA Spring Clean Up

Valentine's Day volunteers show some love for our facility. Demetrius Christian, Jennifer Leal, and Devin Leal paint picnic tables, and in the background Andrew Zaragoza removes brush. Other volunteers helped paint, pick up trash, clear brush, and attach nets. Not pictured Marco Barros, Javier Gould, Jordan Gould, Blanca Zaragoza, Aaron Smith, Casey Smith, Thomas Velie, David Fillmon, James Gergen, and Russell Bolish.

CESA High School Players to Watch

Classics Elite soccer players dominate the Express News High School review of players to watch. Click here to read more.

Classics Elite US Academy teams have success at their first US Academy Showcase event in LA

ACADEMY WINTER SHOWCASE CONTENT AVAILABLE ON USSOCCER.COM
Check out the Winter Showcase page on ussoccer.com for the latest information on last weekend's event. Visit www.ussoccer.com

For additional coverage on the Academy Winter Showcase, please visit the YNT Blog.

ACADEMY WINTER SHOWCASE VIDEOS ALSO AVAILABLE
Academy Winter Showcase videos are available on www.ussoccer.com.

ACADEMY WINTER SHOWCASE GAME DVDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Please complete the attached order form and return it to the stated address to order DVDs from the Academy Winter Showcase. DVDs cost $10 per game and take 5-6 weeks for delivery.

ACADEMY WINTER SHOWCASE PHOTOS NOW AVAILABLE
To view photographs from the Academy Winter Showcase please click here.

ADDITIONAL SHOWCASE CONTENT AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK
Players, coaches and administrators can also find Academy Winter Showcase content on U.S. Soccer's Facebook page.

Classics Elite Soccer Academy boys head to Los Angeles for the US Development Academy Winter Showcase

Fox Soccer Channel to Televise Nike International Friendlies at 2008 Development Academy Winter Showcase

U.S. U-17 Men's National Team to face Brazil and Australia during the Showcase; USA-Brazil and USA-Australia on Dec. 5 and USA-Brazil on Dec. 7 Will be Broadcast Live on FSC; Player Development, Player Identification and Coaching and Referee Development Initiatives to Compliment 240 Matches in Lancaster, Calif.

CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2008) Fox Soccer Channel will televise three U-17 Men's National Team games during the 2008 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase, which is taking place from Dec.4-8 at the Lancaster National Soccer Center in Lancaster, Calif. All three matches are against international competition, with the U-17s taking on Brazil and Australia during the weekend.

The U.S. kicks off proceedings live on FSC when they go up against Brazil on Friday, Dec. 5 at 11:30 a.m. PT. The match-up with the South Americans is a December tradition for the U-17s, as the two sides will meet for the fourth straight year. The U.S., which will split into two squads over the weekend, will also host Australia on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. PT. In between the two games, FSC will air a 30-minute show to include highlights and features from the Development Academy Winter Showcase.

Two days later, the U.S. will retake the field against Brazil on Sunday, Dec. 7, with the game televised live on FSC at 2 p.m. PT. FSC will also broadcast a half-hour pregame show, starting live at 1:30 p.m. PT. In total, five international games will take place over the weekend. Matches not televised include the U.S. taking on Australia on Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. PT and Australia facing off with Brazil on Monday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. PT.

All 40 members of the U.S. Soccer Residency Program will travel to Lancaster and teams will be named from the pool for the international games. Many of the players in the pool took part in the 2007 Nike Friendlies, where U.S. defeated Brazil 2-0 in front of a spirited crowd at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla.

The Development Academy Winter Showcase will feature 148 teams from 74 different clubs in a weekend designed to focus on the development of players, coaches and referees at the international level.

The Winter Showcase will also feature some of the nationâ€™s top young referees, who will be working under the guidance and instruction of the U.S. Soccer Referee Department Staff. Officials from Major League Soccer and some professional referees will also be working games and mentoring the younger referees. The Showcase will be the first event of its kind for 12 clubs who are new to the Development Academy for the 2008-09 season.

U.S. Soccer will continue to provide a technically driven environment, including SPARQ testing for all athletes and Gatorade hydration testing for select teams. All games will be videotaped and distributed to the teams and ProZone will analyze teams to provide additional objective feedback for coaches and players.

The Academy Winter Showcase will also provide a platform for coaching development. College and Academy coaches are invited to attend a SPARQ Strength Training Seminar led by Paul Winsper, a Goalkeeper Coaching Symposium led by Under-20 Men's National Team Assistant Coach Tim Mulqueen and Scouting Symposia with National Team Scouts.

The 2008 Winter Showcase will be the first of two Showcases held during the 2008-09 season followed by the Academy Playoffs and Academy Finals Week. The upcoming Academy Spring Showcase will be held from May 22-26 in Sarasota, Fla. The Academy Playoffs will be held in Greensboro, N.C. from June 26-29 and the Academy Finals Week will be held from July 11-18 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

CESA US Academy Boys Had Another Great Weekend!

Classics Elite US Soccer Academy teams finished another weekend of great soccer action with games against Colorado Rush at Blossom Athletic Center yesterday.

U16 suffered a tough 2-1 loss while the U18 boy's came back from 2 down with 6 unanswered goals to win 6-2 with Blake Smith scoring 4 times. Click Here for Photos.

CESA hosted Dave Rubinson US Women's National Staff Coach

On Saturday November 8th Dave Rubinson (who's job with US Soccer is to identify player's good enough for the US U14 National Team) conducted two training sessions for CESA girls in the 97, 96, and 95 age groups. Dave was very impressed with the player's he worked with and will be coming back in the future.

Click on photos to enlarge.

CESA US Academy Boys Had A Great Weekend!

Our U16 and U18 US Academy Boys played some fantastic soccer this weekend at Trinity University against the Solar SC and Dallas Texans. Click Here for Photos.

November 8th Results were:
U16 - Classics Elite 0 vs. Solar SC 0
U18 - Classics Elite 2 vs. Solar SC 2

November 9th Results were:
U16 - Classics Elite 1 vs. Dallas Texans 0
U18 - Classics Elite 0 vs. Dallas Texans 2

US Soccer Academy - What is it all about?

The US Soccer Academy season is now underway. Here is a link to US Soccer's latest video What's It All About? This video will give you a real understanding of what your club is involved in. While every player is not playing on our Academy Teams we should all feel a great sense of pride that we are one of only a handful of club's in the Country invited to be a part of this program.

CESA Raffle Ticket Winners

Cathy Villanueva - Ipod Touch/Itunes Card

Mikyle Christian - Wii

Lynn Falcone - 1 yr Profile Place Membership and Flip Video Camera

Tatum Pilato - $200 Valero Gas Card

Joseph Silva - $200 Not Just Soccer Gift Certificate

Hannah Parma - $100 Valero Gas Card

CE 98 Girls - $150 For Selling the most raffle tickets

Mike Alderson named Technical Director of U9-U10 Academy

Brian Monaghan, Director of Coaching for Classics Elite Soccer Academy announced the appointment of Mike Alderson as the Technical Director for the U9-U10 Academy. In making the announcement, Monaghan said, “Adding Coach Alderson to the program will allow us to continue to build on the fantastic growth and development of our younger players”. Walter Rule, Director of the U9-10 Academy welcomes the addition of Coach Alderson to his staff, “Mike will boost our technical development resources, allowing us to give our young players the best possible foundation for their continued participation with Classics Elite Soccer Academy”. Coach Alderson said, “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the younger boys and girls in our club. They are the future of soccer in San Antonio”.

Coach Alderson holds the USSF “A” license, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and an English Football Association Coaching Badge. A native of Guisborough, England, he holds a master of education degree in Health and Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Tyler, and a bachelor's degree in Sport and Recreation Management from the University of Birmingham in England. He has been involved with the Olympic Development Program at both the state and Region III level. He is the head coach for Texas Lutheran University women’s program, and the past head coach for the TLU men’s program. He has been coaching top Classics and Classics Elite teams for 7 years. Coach Alderson will continue to coach competitive CESA teams in addition to his new duties with the Academy.

Congratulations to CE 95G Blue

CE95 Girls Blue took 2nd place in the Presidents Cup State Playoffs.

Congratulations to CE 96G

CE96 Girls finished 3rd at the National Cup State playoffs in Houston on Memorial Day weekend.

Congratulations to CE 93B Blue

CE93 Boys Blue captured 2nd place in the Presidents Cup State Playoffs held in Austin, Texas.

Congratulations to CE 96B

CE96 D1 Boys captured 3rd place in the State Playoffs held in Houston, Texas over Memorial Day Weekend.

Congratulations to our State Playoff Teams

Classics Elite is the only club representing San Antonio in the STX National Cup State Playoffs being held in Houston over Memorial Day.

Four girls and three boys teams from CE will be competing for the chance to win a state title and then advance to regional play. The girls’ teams are: 91 CE, 92 CE, 93 CE and 96 CE. The boys’ teams representing are our club: 90 CE, 93 CE and 96 CE. As a result of their strong performances, the 91, 92 and 93 girls’ teams as well as the 93 boys will all advance to the Premiere League in Fall 08.

Congratulations are also due to three other CE teams. The 93 Boys Blue and the 95 Girls Blue have advanced to the Presidents Cup State playoffs being held in Austin over Memorial Day weekend. They have also secured a place in WDDOA Division 1 for the fall of 08. Additionally, the 92 Boys Blue just wrapped up their season by competing this weekend in the Directors Cup State Playoffs in Houston.

Annual Awards Dinner A Great Success

Thank you to all the volunteers for making the annual awards banquet a great success! Read More>>>

Classic Elite Invests in Future
by Jenny Singleton

Classic Elite Soccer Academy (CESA) is changing San Antonio Youth soccer from the ground up by investing in the younger soccer player, those in the U7- U10 age group. CESA younger players receive the same benefits as its top level competitive high school and middle school aged players playing at the Premier and Division I levels-- quality training involving a CE staff of over 20 Licensed trainers, including (5) USSF ‘A’ (4) USSF ‘B’ (5) USSF ‘C’in an age-appropriate training curriculum, and now their own set of REC+ fields with LIGHTS! No one in the San Antonio area can provide all of this for the younger players.
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Classics Elite Soccer Academy announces college signees

Congratulations to our College Bound CESA Senior Girls Read More

Catz Training for Parents

Dear Parents,

I know everyone is very excited about the free training for parents at the Catz training facility and that's great, but please call ahead to schedule a time for your workout. Many parents have been going on a walk-in basis and the Catz trainers are concerned they will not have enough trainers available to devote to your workout. Certainly the Catz trainers want to provide the best training available not only to our players, but to our parents as well so we are asking for your cooperation in this matter. Please call Catz at 404-9100 in advance and let them know when you would like to work out.

Catz - Speed and Agility Training for Classics Elite Players

CESA is happy to announce an agreement with Catz sports to provide speed and agility training to our U11-U18 teams. Catz is a nationwide organization with deep experience in soccer-specific training to increase performance and prevent injuries. The founders of Catz are also soccer coaches and have trained players at the professional and international level, including the Los Angeles Galaxy and U.S. National team.

Classics Elite 93B Black win South Texas State Championship!!!!

Congratulations to CE 93B Black players, parents and coaches on this success. The team was coached by Guillermo Ramirez and Manuel Buentello and is managed by Mike Caraballo.

Classics Elite 94G Blue come in 4th at the South Texas State Championships!!!!

Congratulations to CE 94G Blue players, parents and coach on this success. The team was coached by Neal Ellis and is managed by Dee McIntyre.

Playoff Information

Congratulations and best of luck to the following CESA teams in their upcoming playoffs.

D2 Teams participating in District playoffs: CE 92B Blue, CE 93B Black, CE 95B Blue, CE 94G White, CE 95G White and CE 96G Blue.

S2 Team participating in District playoffs: CE 97G Blue

S2 Team participating in State playoffs: CE 90B White and CE 94G Blue

2007 ODP Interegional/National Team Event at Disney Wide World Sports Complex
November 20

The nations top 94/93/92 boys have been invited to elite competition and player development from November 22nd - 26th, 2007 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL.

CESA Director of Coaching Brian Monaghan as Assistant Region III Director will attend the event along with Classics Elite's Omar Sanchez who has been selected to the Region III 93 ODP team. More information at www.usyouthsoccer.org.

Former Classics Elite and current Trinity University players David Anderson, Tommy Barros, Clay Middleton and Michael Robertson will compete at the Disney Wide World Sports Complex November 23rd - 25th, 2007 as the Trinity men's team, lead by Head Coach Paul McGinlay, compete in the Division III National Final Four and strive to win their second national championship.

2007/2008 REGION III ODP POOLS
Wednesday, July 25

Congratulations to the following CESA Players on their selecton to the 2007/2008 Region III ODP Pools

John Michael Villareal - 94 Pool

Omar Sanchez - 93 Pool

Maggie Schaffer - 92 Pool

Cruz Oronos - 90 Pool

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