Ruben
Tejeda
Head Coach | SELECT & ACADEMY Programs
Colombian flair meets Texas grit. Pro experience. College pedigree. Building winners from the ground up.
Colombia
2nd Division Pro
Johnson & Wales NAIA
Bachelors Degree
Born in Colombia
Passion Precision Progress
On-field intensity, player connection, and tactical expertise - see Coach Ruben in action.
Colombian Pro ➤ Aledo Mentor
Ruben Tejeda
Head Coach - SELECT & ACADEMY
Reserve player in Colombia's 2nd Division. 4-year starter at Johnson & Wales University (NAIA Sun Conference). Competed in NPSL, UPSL, and with Weston FC. Two years developing elite youth at Solar SC and Sting Soccer. Bachelor's Degree holder with a passion for technical excellence and competitive mentality.
Career Timeline
Reserve Player
How I Develop Players
Technical Mastery
First touch, vision, finishing. We drill the fundamentals until they become instinct. Colombian-style ball control meets American athleticism.
Competitive DNA
Win every duel. Fight for every ball. I instill a relentless competitive mentality that separates good players from great ones.
Joy in the Process
Love the game first. When players enjoy training, they develop faster, stay longer, and build memories that last a lifetime.
Choose Your Birth Year
Three steps to join: Packet ➤ TeamSnap ➤ GotSport. SELECT plays in Arlington API League (Saturdays).
Pro habits, pressing triggers, clinical finishing. Elite training for competitive players ready to dominate.
Frequently Asked
Where are games played?
SELECT & ACADEMY play at Harold Patterson Sports Park in Arlington, TX. Games are primarily on Saturdays through the API League.
Where do teams train?
Proudly in Aledo at AISD turf fields. Our own dedicated facility is coming soon!
See Fields Project ➤
How do uniforms work?
Size selection is done through TeamSnap during registration. Uniforms are ordered and fulfilled by Flite Sports - they'll contact you directly.
Real Feedback
"Coach Ruben has transformed my son's game. His Colombian background brings a technical focus we haven't seen elsewhere. The improvement in just one season has been remarkable."
"The competitive edge Coach Ruben brings is exactly what our daughter needed. She's learning to fight for every ball while still having fun. That balance is hard to find."
"Having a coach with real professional experience makes all the difference. Coach Ruben doesn't just teach skills - he teaches how to think like a pro."
"Every player who steps on my field gets treated like family. I push them hard because I believe in them. Colombian passion, Texas work ethic - that's the combination that creates champions."
Join Coach Ruben
Three steps: Packet ➤ TeamSnap ➤ GotSport. Spring 2026 registration is open now!