Alien Sports San Antonio youth soccer
3.4(18)3.4 out of 5 stars, 18 reviews San Antonio, TX
About Alien Sports San Antonio youth soccer
Alien Sports San Antonio youth soccer is best suited for families seeking a very casual, 'backyard fun' introduction to soccer for young children (around 5 years old) or first-time players. It emphasizes fundamentals and enjoyment over competitive play or advanced skill development, with a focus on a community feel where owners are personally involved. However, parents seeking a structured, professionally coached, and consistently organized league with clear rules and communication should look elsewhere.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: First-time soccer players, particularly 5-year-olds.Families looking for a casual, 'fun-first' introduction to sports without competitive pressure.Parents who value a relaxed environment and direct interaction with league owners.Families joining with friends for social play.Perfect for 5-year-olds and younger children, especially those playing soccer for the first time.
Why families love it
- Excellent for teaching soccer fundamentals to young children (e.g., 5-year-olds) and first-time players.
- Coaches are described as educational and fun, working well with easily distracted young kids.
- Positive experience for families looking for a non-competitive, 'just for fun' soccer environment.
- Owners (Tony and Lorena) are perceived as awesome and willing to accommodate by some long-term families.
- Concession stand offers snow cones for hot days and hot chocolate for cold days.
- Kids receive metals and 'nice' jerseys, adding to the fun experience.
Insider tips
- If your child is 5 years old or a complete beginner, this league could be a good, fun introduction.
- Be prepared for a very casual, less structured approach to soccer.
- Expect potential requests for parent volunteers for various tasks, including coaching and field maintenance.
- Consider this league if you prioritize a fun, low-pressure environment over competitive skill development.
- Inquire about specific coach assignments and experience if professional coaching is a priority for you.
Good to know before you go
- If your child is seeking to be challenged, improve advanced skills, or play in a competitive environment.
- Parents who expect highly experienced, dedicated coaches.
- Families who require consistent communication, structured scheduling, and professional organization.
- If you are looking for a league with strict adherence to soccer rules and consistent refereeing.
- If you are not interested in volunteering your time for league operations or field maintenance.
- Crowds
- One review noted 'barely enough players to play,' suggesting it is generally not crowded.
- Value
- Mixed reviews on price value. Some implicitly find it worthwhile for the fun and fundamentals for young kids. However, several reviews explicitly state it's 'not worth the cost at all' due to the lack of structure, professionalism, experienced coaching, and staffing. One review suggests 'better options around the area that truly have the staff, regulations and games to get your son ready and confident about playing soccer and even at a better membership cost.' No specific dollar amounts were mentioned.
- Food
- Concession stand available offering snow cones and hot chocolate; no mention of outside food policy.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned.
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned, beyond general owner supervision.
What parents say
"My kids have been with Alien Sports soccer for 7 and 5 years so we have been here since the beginning. I love this league because Tony and his kids truly teach the kids how to play soccer and the fundamentals. My kids have learned a lot and have grown in this sport. The owners Tony and Lorena are awesome and try to make it work for everyone. I have never experienced a bad situation being here. I highly recommend giving this soccer league a try."
a year ago
"Not a place to go to if your looking to challenge your kid and help him gain confidence in playing soccer. It’s more of a backyard “let’s have fun playing soccer” type of place. Not a place your kid will learn to play or grow confidence in playing soccer. This place offers no experienced coaches. Coaches consist of the owner, his wife and his two sons(only one that can actually coach). The one son that knows about soccer is ok but not enough for the kids that try to participate. Owners always ask for help, volunteers(even assign you responsibilities and then treat you like if you work for them"
a year ago
"Alien Sports has been wonderful for our family. We were invited by friends to join and once we seen how much fun our 5 year old was having, we invited 3 other families to come play soccer with us. This is my daughter's first time playing soccer, she's 5 and at this age, the kids can get easily distracted and upset if it's not kept fun and interesting. The soccer coaches worked beautifully with the children! They were educational and fun! We will definitely continue playing soccer with Alien Sports!"
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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