COACHES
Forged in fire
Excalibur FC was born in 1992. With the Vison and Passion of our Founder Thomas Messerschmidt.
coach Messerschmidt
My name is Thomas Messerschmidt
My passion for soccer began at a very young age and has continued to evolve as I strive to develop younger players and instill a love of the game.
Playing Experience
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Youth Soccer in Germany
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US Army Post Team, Fort Hood, Texas
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Second Division Professional in Germany (FC Osterholz and VSK Osterholz)
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Indoor and Outdoor Soccer, Lubbock, Texas
Coaching Licenses
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FIFA C Level License – Germany
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Coerver Training Method Certified – England, Coerver Training Academy
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AJAX Training Method Certified – Dutch Training Academy, Hillerod
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Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas Certified Training – Mexico
Coaching Career (Since 1982)
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Harker Heights, Texas – First Select Team from Fort Hood to play out of Austin
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Germany – Osterholz American High School, 2 years consecutive European Small Schools Champions
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Germany – Department of Youth Activities Travel Team
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Lubbock, Texas:
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Dust Devils
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MM Soccer Club
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Excalibur 82 – First team from Lubbock to play in the West Texas Premiere League (WTPL)
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Lubbock Soccer Club (LSC 90)
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Lonestar Soccer Club (Lonestar 96)
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FC Lubbock 2000
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Lubbock Galaxy 04
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LBK FC 04 Chelsea and Liverpool Teams
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LBK FC 06 Girls
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Lonestar SC 03/04 Boys
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Lonestar Elite 2011 Boys
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North Town United 2011 Boys
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Coaching Record
41 Years Coaching
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Wins: 1,902
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Losses: 282
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Ties: 199
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Total Games: 2,383
coach REDDISH
My name is CADE REDDISH
A former Excalibur FC soccer player, I began playing soccer at the age of 4 and competed with Excalibur from 1996 to 2001.
coach LONGSTRETH
My name is STEVEN LONGSTRETH
A former Excalibur FC soccer player, I began playing soccer at the age of 4 and competed with Excalibur from 1996 to 2001. I continued my athletic journey as a kicker for Frenship High School, earning All-Regional honors and starting on varsity as a sophomore in 2001. That same year, I played in the Texas State Semi-Finals and continued as a key contributor through 2003. Later, I transitioned to semi-pro football, playing multiple seasons for the Texas Tornadoes and the Lubbock Liberty Eagles from 2012 to 2018.
Today, I serve as Lead Senior Systems Engineer and Project Manager at IAG, leveraging my technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver complex IT solutions. In addition, I am the owner of Young & Vintage Co., an apparel brand that blends modern style with classic influences.
coach CISCO
My name is FRANCISCO HORTA
A former LCU soccer player and leading goal scorer for the team this year. He attended UCA prior to coming to LCU. He is originally from Dallas Tx in his time in Dallas he played with Dallas Texans and in 2020 made the jump to play academy ball at Fc Dallas. During his career at Fc Dallas he was heavenly recruited by Division 1 schools and Division 2 Schools. Francisco attended Garland high school between 2018-2022 where he had a record breaking season scoring 38 goals in the season with 7 assists at the 6A level. Here with Excalibur FC he will be coaching our boys and bringing his winning philosophy to the club and knowledge of the game.
some of his accolade:
-Most goals in the season record (38)
-leading goal scorer for high school
-Player of the year in 2021-2022(high school)
-first team all 6A
-Most valuable player (2022)
College:
-all tourney team selection and MVP (2022-2023)
-leading game winning goals in the conference as a freshman(2022)
-Offensive Freshman of the year (2022-2023)
-All Conference Second team (2022-2023)
-Won offensive player of the week in LSC (2025)
-Leading goal scorer this year for LCU (2025)
-All Conference player second team (2025)
-Conference finalist runner up (2025)
coach butler
My name is Cayden Butler
A former NCAA Division Il high jumper and TAPPS 5A State Champion.
Throughout his collegiate career, he ranked in the Top-10 nationally each year and trained at a championship level. Cayden specializes in athletic performance, speed development, and youth strength training, with a focus on technique, mobility, and injury prevention.
