ABOUT YOUTH SOCCER
Soon after the launch of El Paso Locomotive FC in 2019, Locomotive Youth Soccer was created to provide unrivaled opportunities for youth soccer players in the Borderplex region.
Many different programs, events and services fall under the Locomotive Youth Soccer umbrella. Operating club and academy teams ranging from ages U8 to U20, soccer camps, Lil’Locos, Technical Academy, Futsal Program, coach development events, and a wide variety of other programs for boys & girls ages U4 to U20.
It is our mission to not only provide excellence within our programs but to also inspire children to develop and reach their full potential both on and off the soccer field.
MISSION
We manage an environment for children that encourages and inspires them to develop and reach their full potential both on and off the soccer field.
VISION
We consistently demonstrates a model of quality, holistic youth development through the sport of soccer.
CORE VALUES
We manage a coaching staff whose shared goal is excellence both on and off the field; ensuring that players will be trained with the most effective techniques and tactics.
We provide information and education that promote the benefits of healthy lifestyle and that supports personal, social and academic development.
We create a life-long passion for the sport of soccer.
We create a great place to work and play by promoting a team culture, personal growth and the opportunity to learn and advance.
We are accountable, build trust, communicate effectively and listen actively.
We play an active role in all players’ holistic development by:
Encouraging communication among teachers, parents, coaches and other staff.
Creating partnerships with parents, schools, colleges and other educational organizations.
Emphasizing and encouraging interest and pursuits outside of soccer.
Always putting the best interest of the child above the soccer player.
Creating a safe environment that contributes to the development of mentally and physically healthy individuals that have self-confidence and respect for themselves and for others.
THE PATHWAY
The graph demonstrates what we offer for various ages including Club and Academy Teams, programs, and our fully funded program, U20 USL Academy Team. Our goal is to foster activity from a young age through soccer, starting from four years old and creating a pathway into potential college or professional careers.
