Houston, Texas Ages 5 – 15

DEVELOP.
DOMINATE.
DEFEND.

Houston's most elite youth soccer academy. Young, energetic coaches with strong values — world-class turf and the strictest heat & hydration safety protocols in Texas.

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300+ Players Trained
4 Elite Coaches
4 Age Groups
2007 Est. Year
What We Offer

BUILT FOR
EVERY AGE.

From first touches to semi-pro pipelines — our four specialized programs meet your child exactly where they are and push them further than they thought possible.

Ages 6 – 8

AlpaCubs

First touches, joy, movement — the foundation for a lifelong love of soccer.

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Ages 9 – 11

Rising Stars

Technical mastery, positional awareness, and competitive spirit — developed systematically.

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Ages 12 – 14

Elite Track

Tactical intelligence, match intensity, and a pathway to high school and ECRL competition.

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Ages 15 – 16

Academy Pro

Semi-pro pathways, elite-level coaching, and preparation for collegiate soccer.

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Safety First · Texas Standard

OUR PROMISE TO
TEXAS PARENTS.

01

Mandatory Water Breaks

Structured hydration breaks every 20 minutes during all outdoor sessions — non-negotiable, year-round.

02

Wet Bulb Monitoring

Live WBGT readings before and during every session. Training is modified or suspended when thresholds are exceeded.

03

Shaded Rest Zones

Dedicated covered zones on every pitch. Players rotate through shade during all high-intensity summer training.

04

Trained Staff On-Site

Every session is supervised by staff trained in heat illness recognition and emergency response protocols.

05

Real-Time Parent Alerts

Instant notifications if conditions change. Parents are always informed of heat index levels and any session modifications.

06

UIL-Aligned Protocol

Our heat guidelines meet and exceed Texas UIL standards — the same framework used by top-ranked Texas high school programs.

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Our Foundation

GALATASARAY
ROOTS.
HOUSTON
HEART.

Founded by Solomon Westwood — who brought the first Galatasaray Soccer Academy to the United States in 2013 — Alp Academy carries two decades of elite player development into the heart of Houston. From the Cosmopolitan Soccer League to elite club pathways, our lineage is built on results.

2007 Founded
2 Countries
ECNL Coaches
UIL Certified
Meet The Coaches

"We are not here to produce soccer players. We are here to develop young people who happen to be exceptional at soccer — disciplined, intelligent, and ready for whatever field they walk onto in life."

Solomon Westwood Founder · Alp Academy
What Parents Say

TRUSTED BY
HOUSTON FAMILIES.

My son went from nervous beginner to starting on his middle school team in one season. The coaches at Alp Academy don't just teach soccer — they build confidence.
Sarah K.
Son · Age 11 · Rising Stars
As a Texas parent, the heat protocols were my biggest concern. They take it seriously — mandatory shade breaks, water every 20 minutes, real-time updates. I can relax on the sidelines.
Marcus R.
Daughter · Age 9 · Rising Stars
Coach Ihsan played at the semi-pro level — and you feel that expertise in every session. My daughter has grown more in 3 months here than in two years at her previous club.
Linda M.
Daughter · Age 14 · Elite Track
⚡ Official Partnership · Starting October 2025

NOW COMPETING IN THE
VOLT LEAGUE.

Alp Academy has officially partnered with the Volt League — one of America's most elite adult soccer leagues. Our 18+ team takes the pitch this October. This is what elite development beyond youth soccer looks like.

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