The Lead Live Podcast! March 25, 2025

Elzeth Hetzler and Jorge Andrade from The Salvation Army’s Kerrville Kroc Center discussed various programs offered at the community center on The Lead Live.

They highlighted the Croc Academy, which encompasses youth programs in sports and performing arts. For youth sports, the Kroc Center currently offers basketball, indoor soccer with a 3-on-3 tournament planned for April or May, flag football, and volleyball.

They consider introducing field hockey and lacrosse with secured investors for insurance reasons and previously ran a program called “Sports of all sorts.” In performing arts, they have piano and guitar lessons. The nine-week summer camp features a different theme each week, including a new fishing camp at Mo Ranch. An after-school program focuses on homework, sports, and performing arts. For adults, they organize pickleball and basketball tournaments and plan a 3-on-3 indoor soccer tournament.

The Kroc Center also looks to expand its offerings to include couples cooking classes. Hetzler and Andrade expressed excitement about bringing structured sports and programs to the community through the new Croc Academy.