About us
Founded in 1964, Texas Men’s Soccer is the highest-level team representing the University of Texas. Please note that we are a student-run club team and NOT a D1 men’s program. As such, we are unable to provide athletic scholarships or influence admission decisions.
However, what we do provide is a highly competitive soccer environment without sacrificing any one of our player’s academic pursuits. This unique environment has been possible over the years thanks to the steady stream of underrecruited talent that attends the University as well as a dedicated coaching staff and alumni association.
The team typically consists of a dedicated roster of around 40 players training 3 nights a week and competing in both Conference and non-conference matches each season, with the ultimate goal of sending a roster of 25 to win the NIRSA National Soccer Championship. Roster selections are fluid throughout the season and are based on fitness, injuries, and of course practice and game performance, all with the goal of developing a deep, highly competitive pool of players always vying for first-team and tournament selection.
Our pre-season program—typically starting two weeks before the first day of class—marks the start of our season. Conference games usually start in late August and tend to extend well into November, depending on post-season performance. Spring semesters hold no official Conference play but present an opportunity for players to continue developing as the club maintains a program of training sessions, a schedule of (friendly) games, and the potential of a regional tournament.
To be eligible, a player must be currently enrolled as a UT student who earns 6 credits per semester and maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester. If these requirements are not met, the student will not be eligible to try out, attend practices, or otherwise play with the team.
If you’re interested in trying out, head over to our prospective player page and fill out the form!
Club officers
Student leadership is at the very foundation of Texas Men's Soccer. All players and club members are encouraged and expected to actively seek leadership roles both inside and outside the field of play, regardless of whether they hold an officer position. Officers are elected on an annual basis by the club's members.
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Hasan Arif
President
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PABLO CARBAJO
VP - Finances
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Matthew Scheberle
VP - Logistics
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Gustavo Chavez
VP - Marketing
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Devon Hume
VP - Marketing
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Karston Kuciemba
Web Developer
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Noel Martinez III
Longhorn Challenge Coordinator
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Rory Jacops
Social Chair
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Noah Pineda
Creative Media Director
Juan Caudillo - HEAD COACH
Coach Juan Caudillo is a proud alumnus of the Texas Men’s Soccer program. He played from 2009-2012 and was part of the team that reached the Semifinal of the NIRSA National Championship in 2010. He also became an officer and a leader of the team in his junior and senior seasons. Before coming to Texas, he was also a captain of the Del Valle High School soccer team from El Paso, TX that won the 4-A State Soccer Championship in 2008.
As he neared graduation, he began to work summer soccer camps and got involved with Lonestar SC here in Austin with their Junior Academy program. After 5 years and earning his first two coaching licenses, he decided to join the Texas staff as an Assistant Coach in 2016. After 4 years of assisting two separate Head Coaches, he got the opportunity to be the Head Coach starting in 2020. After the pandemic brought all of that first year to a halt, he went on to have an almost perfect start to his tenure at the helm in 2021, helping the team get to its first National Final since 1997 and posting a 15-1 league record for the season. In the following year, he guided the team to a 12-1-2 record in their 2022 league play and helped the team book a return to the Semifinal of the NIRSA National Championship. Looking towards 2023, the team had the goal of another deep run but ultimately fell short in Nationals group play, posting a final season record of 8-4-2.
Coach Juan graduated with a BBA in Marketing and has been working full-time in digital marketing since graduation. He has a passion for coaching at all levels and loves the feeling of seeing his players grow on and off the field. You can reach him personally on his LinkedIn or by emailing UTMensSoccer@gmail.com.
Parsa Kosari - Assistant COACH
Parsa is also a proud Austinite and alumnus of the Texas Men’s Soccer program. Prior to attending UT Austin, Parsa attended Round Rock High School, where he was the 2015 Soccer District MVP and led his school to its first title in its 100-year history. Parsa played for the club from 2016-2019, making a notable impact by playing in the 2017 final when the team became the Runner-up in the Open National Championships. During his senior year, Parsa took on the role of president of the club, demonstrating his leadership and dedication to the team.
Parsa graduated UT with his degree in Exercise Science. After graduating, he went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Parsa has devoted himself to helping athletes, particularly soccer players, recover from injuries. His empathetic approach and personal experience as a player make him a trusted physical therapist. Additionally, Parsa serves the Austin area as a real estate agent, using his ability to connect with and understand people's needs in both his careers.
In Fall 2023, Parsa joined the coaching staff of the University of Texas Men's Club Soccer Team. He is excited to contribute to the team's growth and watch them compete at the highest level. Parsa is passionate about mentoring young athletes and helping them achieve their full potential both on and off the field. You can reach Parsa by emailing ParsaKPT@gmail.com.