Lions Soccer Club

What Lions Soccer Club does

Lions Futball Club, operating as Lions FC and Lions Soccer Club, is a privately held youth soccer organization based in Schertz, Texas, in the San Antonio metropolitan area. The club serves boys and girls across age groups U3 through U18, structured as a three-tier developmental pipeline: an introductory Cubs Program (ages 4-6), a competitive Academy Program (U7-U10) with twice-weekly professional coaching, and Select Competition Teams (U11-U19) with skill-based player placement. Supporting offerings include a paid Summer Camp ($200 per player per session), a Start Up pre-season camp, and College Night events for older players seeking recruitment exposure. All programming is anchored at Lions Pride Park (49 Maske Rd, Schertz, TX 78154); the club advertises that it competes in the South Texas Champions League (STXCL) following its May 2025 affiliation announcement.

The business operates on a registration-fee revenue model with seasonal enrollment windows. Pricing tiers disclosed publicly include the Cubs Program at $200-$400 per season, the Academy Program at $575-$1,150 per season, a $123 Academy uniform kit purchased through Soccer.com, and a $200 Summer Camp fee. Registration and site operations run on the SportsEngine Sports Relationship Management (SRM) platform for the website and on GotSport for player registration and age verification. The technology stack is otherwise undifferentiated third-party club-management software; there is no proprietary IP, no app, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

The leadership team consists of Peter Moore (Executive Director of Coaching), Marcus Pais (Director of Academy), Jessica Press (Vice President / Academy Coordinator), and Michael Yates (player-facing contact). Headcount is 1-10 employees; no parent company, institutional investors, or external capital is disclosed, and ownership commentary describes a founder/owner-operated organization. No revenue, enrollment count, or funding totals are publicly disclosed.

Name

Lions Soccer Club

Legal name

Lions Futball Club

Website

https://lionsfc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lions Futball Club is a privately held youth soccer club in Schertz, TX, operating a Cubs, Academy, and Select Competition pipeline (U3-U19) anchored at Lions Pride Park and competing in the STXCL league.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth soccer training
• Competitive soccer academy
• Player development programs
• Junior soccer leagues
• Soccer summer camps

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees for youth soccer programs including Cubs, Academy, and Select Competition teams. Fees vary by program length and intensity level.
2. Uniform Sales: Academy players required to purchase uniform kit through Soccer.com. Includes game and practice uniforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lions Futball Club delivers seasonal youth soccer training and competitive team participation for boys and girls ages U3 through U18, organized into a Cubs introductory program, an Academy competitive training program, and Select Competition teams, delivered through professional coaching at Lions Pride Park in Schertz, TX. Revenue is generated through seasonal registration fees, supplemental summer and pre-season camps, and required uniform kit sales routed through Soccer.com.

Product overview

Lions Futball Club is a youth soccer organization offering a multi-tiered developmental program for boys and girls ages U3 through U18. The club's portfolio consists of the Cubs Program (U4-U6 intro level), Academy Program (U7-U10 competitive training), and Select Competition Teams (U11-U19). Supporting programs include seasonal Summer Camps, Start Up Camps for pre-season preparation, and College Night events. All programs are based at Lions Pride Park in Schertz, TX, and emphasize player development, technical skill improvement, and competing against strong competition. Registration and program management are handled through the SportsEngine platform and GotSport system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cubs Program Introductory soccer training program for 4-6 year olds, offering 18 practice sessions held twice weekly and teaching fundamental soccer skills in a fun, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Academy Program Competitive youth soccer training for boys and girls U7-U10 (born 2017-2020), featuring professional coaching, twice-weekly practice sessions (5:45pm-7pm), and participation at the Academy competition level.
• Select Competition Teams (U11-U19) Advanced youth soccer teams for boys and girls ages U11-U19 competing at the Select Competition level, with players assigned to teams via skill-based placement evaluations.
• Summer Camp Seasonal intensive soccer camp for boys and girls U7-U19, emphasizing technical development, tactical awareness, fitness, and small-sided games in a professional, positive environment.
• Start Up Camp Pre-season training camp for Select Competition teams (U11-U19) that rotates players through multiple training stations over multiple evenings to prepare for the upcoming competitive season.
• College Night Event in which Lions FC teams play against San Antonio University (SAU) teams, providing collegiate-level competition exposure and recruitment opportunities for U16+ players.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STXCL (South Texas Cross League)coreOthers · 24 May 2025Lions FC joined STXCL (South Texas Cross League) as announced on May 24, 2025. This league membership provides competitive match opportunities for Lions FC teams across various age groups.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sting Soccer Club: Long-established Texas youth soccer club based in the Dallas area, running academy and select-level competition teams. Comparable tiered developmental structure with significant regional brand presence.
• Solar SC: North Texas-based competitive youth soccer club with academy and select-level programming and league affiliations. Comparable structure, scale, and developmental philosophy to Lions FC.
• Lonestar SC: Texas-based competitive youth soccer club offering academy and select-level programming across age groups, serving the Austin/Central Texas market. Directly comparable multi-tier developmental model with similar seasonal registration and team placement structure.
• Texas Rush Soccer Club: Houston-area youth soccer club offering tiered programming from introductory through select competition. Comparable in age range served, developmental focus, and Texas-based market dynamics.
• Albion SC: Southern California youth soccer club with academy and competitive travel teams serving multiple age groups. Comparable structure in running a community-anchored multi-tier developmental program with college pathway focus.
• Classics Elite Soccer Academy: San Antonio-area youth soccer club operating academy and select competition teams in the same geography as Lions FC. Closest direct local competitor with overlapping age groups and competitive pathways.

Broad incumbents

• FC Dallas Youth: Official youth development arm of Major League Soccer's FC Dallas, operating academy and select teams across age groups in North Texas. Larger, professional-club-affiliated organization with overlapping developmental programming.

Regional players

• San Antonio FC Academy: Academy pathway tied to the professional San Antonio FC club, operating youth developmental teams in the same San Antonio market. Closest geographic incumbent with potential to recruit from Lions FC's pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lions-soccer-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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