The Apache soccer team has a thirteen year history of playing at the NJCAA Division 1 men’s soccer level. The teams consistently have been ranked in the top twenty. Tyler Junior College has proudly tallied eighteen All Americans and nine Academic All Americans. Several players have been named to the All Tournament Teams selected at the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s National Championships Tournaments in which the Apaches participated. The teams have numerous NSCAA All South players. Players from the program transfer to four year colleges and universities to continue their soccer and academic careers. 

All Americans:

• Dejan Ondelj, 2004
• Carlos Parra, 2004
• Shaun VanHeerden, 2003
• Russell Philp, 2001  
• Kevin King, 2001           
• Travis Pierce, 2000
• David Laird, 1999
• Matt Hood, 1998
• Mark McKeever, 1998
• Everett Abbey, 1996
• Jesus Ledesma, 1995-96
• Henrik Dahlberg, 1995-96
• Paul Hayes, 1994
• Eric Groetzinger, 1994
• Steve Phillips, 1993
• Jason Archer, 1992
• Kevin Leonard, 1991
• Lance Johnson, 1990

Academic All Americans:

• Dennis Kristensen, 2002
• Matt Smith, 2000
• David Laird, 2000
• Matt Hood, 2000
• Claus Friis, 1995
• DustinCross, 1994
• Scot Hoelzle, 1993
• Todd Travis, 1990
• TedJohnson, 1990

Team Accomplishments:

• Southeast District Champions, 1991, 1995
• Mid Southwest District Champions, 1996, 1998
• NJCAA National Tournament, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1998

NJCAA Century Team:

• Jesus Ledesma, 2000