At Cen-Tex Soccer Training, our goal is to develop better soccer
players by teaching and reinforcing the characteristics and abilities that
successful players possess.  

We believe technique, hard work, fitness, passion for the game,
soccer intelligence and athleticism are the keys to becoming a quality
soccer player.  

We focus on technical proficiency through repetition and applying
those techniques under pressure to simulate realistic situations soccer
players see in competition.
About Us



Aaron Metzger
















Murray Hanson














Zack Pope












James Crowder
















Mike Harvey












Miguel Gallardo
  • Current Girls staff trainer for Lonestar SC (2004- present )

  • Co-Director Coerver Coaching Texas (1997-2004)

  • Director of Training - Lady Crossfire SC (2000-2004)

  • South Texas ODP State Staff Coach (2007-2008)

  • USSF C, NSCAA Advanced National License

  • Former Collegiate and USISL player, U Canadian National Team Pool

  • Contact Murray Hanson:    
Murray@cen-texsoccertraining.com       
512-497-3284                                            
  • Current Premier League/Division I Girls Director for Lonestar SC

  • Current ODP Region III Staff

  • Current ODP Region III 94 Girls Asst Coach

  • 2008 Adidas Elite Soccer Program (ESP) Staff Coach

  • South Texas ODP State Staff for Boys and Girls (2002-2008)

  • USSF B, National Youth License

  • Former Collegiate and USL Player

  • Contact Aaron Metzger:  
Aaron@cen-texsoccertraining.com             
512-619-0149
About Us
  • Played Div. I soccer at Duke University

  • Drafted in the 2008 MLS draft by Chicago Fire

  • Currently playing locally with the Austin Aztex

  • made appearances with Chicago Fire and FC Dallas reserves

  • Contact Zack Pope:
Zack@cen-texsoccertraining.com              
512-809-1385
  • Current South Texas ODP State Staff

  • Current Director of training Town and Country - 2008

  • Girl's Goalkeeper Director - Lonestar Soccer Club - 2008

  • Current South Texas ODP State Staff Coach

  • USSF B, USSF National Goalkeeper Diploma, Cooper's Institute Certified

  • Former Collegiate, PDL player

  • Contact James Crowder:    
James@cen-texsoccertraining.com
254-466-4888
Staff:
Our staff are licensed professional coaches who understand the needs of
youth soccer players.  Their focus is to stimulate the development of creative,
skillful players.
North Center
Trainers
Goal Keeper
Trainers
 
Aaron Metzger
James Crowder
 
Murray Hanson
Miguel Gallardo
 
Zack Pope
   
James Crowder
   
Mike Harvey
   
Aaron Metzger
Murray Hanson
Zack Pope
James Crowder
  • Current Coach Lonestar Youth Academy

  • Principal Pflugerville ISD
  • USSF A  License

  • Played soccer at Cal State Northridge

  • Director of Coaching Santa Clarita SC - 1993-1996

  • Coach Connally High School - 1996-1998
  • Current Starting Goalkeeper for Aztex U23 team

  • PDL Goalkeeper of the Year

  • Southern Conference All-Star

  • Leads league with 9 shut-outs for immediate past season