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Austin Sports Academy offers soccer, sports training, athletic training, an after school program, summer camp, and birthday party events. The program is a multi-sport enterprise that brings together the skills, knowledge, and experience of motivated coaches with national, regional, and local scope.
• Schedule: Office hours on weekdays from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with weekends available by appointment
Austin Sports Academy states that it trains athletes to excel in their chosen sport and provides top-level coaches in multiple sports from the surrounding area. The Academy aims to deliver more training, sport, and physical activity opportunities for all levels of children and adults, from weekend warriors to future professional athletes. Its stated goals are to teach a love of sport and physical activity through play, train for success on and off the field, and support living healthy with a sense of self-confidence. The program focuses on general motor skills such as speed, agility, and balance to create a self-confident world class soccer player, offers training specific to the individual and their aspirations, welcomes everyone regardless of starting level, and emphasizes that it is about the individual’s journey.
The leadership team includes owners Mary Arana and Carlos Arana, and founders/owners Ben Crawley and Brad O’Kelley, with Brad O’Kelley also serving as Director of Operations. Carlos and Mary Arana are owners of Sala7 Enterprises and Primerica Financial Services, Arana & Associates, and both graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, with Carlos holding a BA in Anthropology and Mary holding a Masters in Education. Ben Crawley played in both the Bundesliga and Major League Soccer before retiring and is Director of Coaching at River City Rangers. Brad O’Kelley played collegiate soccer at the University of North Texas for a short time, later completed an Exercise and Sports Science degree at Southwest Texas State University, and continues to be involved in the South Texas Olympic Development Program as a South Texas head coach and as a member of the Region III Boys ODP staff. Austin Sports Academy reports that it provides top-level coaches in multiple sports from the surrounding area.
Austin Sports Academy partnered on an Oak Springs Elementary School Saturday soccer project, which was referenced by Mayor of Austin Lee Leffingwell. In his statement about this event, he noted that Austin Sports Academy was selected as a partner for motivating kids, keeping them engaged, and teaching them soccer skills, and he stated that the organization did an excellent job with the Oak Springs Elementary School Saturday soccer project.
Parent and player testimonials describe experiences with Austin Sports Academy’s soccer training, after school program, summer camp, and birthday party events. One parent described a 10-year journey that led to their daughter signing a national letter of intent to play soccer at Vanderbilt University and credited coach David Winner as a significant part of that journey. Another player, Hannah Meyer, reported training at Austin Sports Academy since age 12 and later being named UAA Conference Rookie of the Year and a starting center back at Emory University, and she attributed this to coaching from Ben and Brad. Parents Robert and Liza Fuentes stated that their daughter Isabella trained with ASA coach Danno for about six months and was then selected to play for one of the top select teams in her division. A parent of a child in the after school program, Sharon Laidlaw-Almaguer, described staff member Bobby as nurturing and positive and commented on the structure and activity level of the afternoons. A parent named Ramona described hosting a 5th birthday party at Austin Sports Academy and highlighted the roles of Coach Matt and staff member Michelle in planning and running the event. The Ayrault family reported that their son attended an Austin Sports Academy summer camp after wanting a soccer camp experience and stated that he enjoyed his time there. Another parent testimonial from Susan and Mike Meyer stated that their daughter went on to play college soccer, was named freshman co-captain of her college team, and that they attribute this to her training at Austin Sports Academy; they also stated that Brad O’Kelley understands the importance of fitness in children’s lives and makes it fun for players at all levels.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
• Schedule: Office hours on weekdays from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with weekends available by appointment
Austin Sports Academy states that it trains athletes to excel in their chosen sport and provides top-level coaches in multiple sports from the surrounding area. The Academy aims to deliver more training, sport, and physical activity opportunities for all levels of children and adults, from weekend warriors to future professional athletes. Its stated goals are to teach a love of sport and physical activity through play, train for success on and off the field, and support living healthy with a sense of self-confidence. The program focuses on general motor skills such as speed, agility, and balance to create a self-confident world class soccer player, offers training specific to the individual and their aspirations, welcomes everyone regardless of starting level, and emphasizes that it is about the individual’s journey.
The leadership team includes owners Mary Arana and Carlos Arana, and founders/owners Ben Crawley and Brad O’Kelley, with Brad O’Kelley also serving as Director of Operations. Carlos and Mary Arana are owners of Sala7 Enterprises and Primerica Financial Services, Arana & Associates, and both graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, with Carlos holding a BA in Anthropology and Mary holding a Masters in Education. Ben Crawley played in both the Bundesliga and Major League Soccer before retiring and is Director of Coaching at River City Rangers. Brad O’Kelley played collegiate soccer at the University of North Texas for a short time, later completed an Exercise and Sports Science degree at Southwest Texas State University, and continues to be involved in the South Texas Olympic Development Program as a South Texas head coach and as a member of the Region III Boys ODP staff. Austin Sports Academy reports that it provides top-level coaches in multiple sports from the surrounding area.
Austin Sports Academy partnered on an Oak Springs Elementary School Saturday soccer project, which was referenced by Mayor of Austin Lee Leffingwell. In his statement about this event, he noted that Austin Sports Academy was selected as a partner for motivating kids, keeping them engaged, and teaching them soccer skills, and he stated that the organization did an excellent job with the Oak Springs Elementary School Saturday soccer project.
Parent and player testimonials describe experiences with Austin Sports Academy’s soccer training, after school program, summer camp, and birthday party events. One parent described a 10-year journey that led to their daughter signing a national letter of intent to play soccer at Vanderbilt University and credited coach David Winner as a significant part of that journey. Another player, Hannah Meyer, reported training at Austin Sports Academy since age 12 and later being named UAA Conference Rookie of the Year and a starting center back at Emory University, and she attributed this to coaching from Ben and Brad. Parents Robert and Liza Fuentes stated that their daughter Isabella trained with ASA coach Danno for about six months and was then selected to play for one of the top select teams in her division. A parent of a child in the after school program, Sharon Laidlaw-Almaguer, described staff member Bobby as nurturing and positive and commented on the structure and activity level of the afternoons. A parent named Ramona described hosting a 5th birthday party at Austin Sports Academy and highlighted the roles of Coach Matt and staff member Michelle in planning and running the event. The Ayrault family reported that their son attended an Austin Sports Academy summer camp after wanting a soccer camp experience and stated that he enjoyed his time there. Another parent testimonial from Susan and Mike Meyer stated that their daughter went on to play college soccer, was named freshman co-captain of her college team, and that they attribute this to her training at Austin Sports Academy; they also stated that Brad O’Kelley understands the importance of fitness in children’s lives and makes it fun for players at all levels.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
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