Houston, Texas (May 3, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier youth soccer club for boys / girls was working hard within the club's Community Outreach Program at Memorial Parkway Elementary in Katy, TX on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.  

The soccer activities were from 8:30am - 2:30pm for the 1st - 5th graders with sixty (60) participants in each class.  A total of three hundred (300) children came through the day clinic.  A huge thank you to Memorial Parkway Elementary for hosting the event.  A secondary clinic is set for Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Coaching Staff Present: Ivan Ruddle, Chris Bloise, Matteo Marotti, Connor Ross and Jason Olvara. 

“The club's Community Outreach Program within KISD is an exciting way to share our love for the game with the children that may not be participating in organized youth soccer. The physical education staff at Memorial Parkway Elementary were very gracious and the kids left with smiles on their faces with a new understanding of what Dynamo | Dash Youth soccer programing provides for KISD.  We look forward to working with more schools in the future.”  Ivan Ruddle, Professional Staff Coach, Dynamo | Dash Youth.

Questions?  Please contact Radojica Ristic, Director of Coaching - West at rristic@dynamodashyouth.com

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (May 2, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier youth soccer club for boys / girls is excited to announce a new partnership with Athlete Training + Health on the Memorial Hermann Sports Park in Katy, TX.

“We're proud to be the training home of Dynamo | Dash Youth organization in Katy. Their commitment to provide the best training and development resources for their players is evident in everything they do and this partnership is just the latest example. We're building on the long-standing integrated training partnership we have with the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash and expanding that relationship to serve youth soccer throughout Houston.” Danny Cooper, Chief Strategy Officer.

Dynamo | Dash Open Night Information:

When:  Wednesday, May 8
Where: Memorial Hermann Sports Park | ATH
Who:  Dynamo | Dash Youth Teams - West
Time:  5:30pm - 8:30pm
What: Small sided games, mascot, juggle club, prizes, raffle and much more....

Directions - CLICK HERE!

Questions?  Please contact Radojica Ristic, Director of Coaching - West at rristic@dynamodashyouth.com

"Our partnership with Athlete Training Health adds another professional dimension for the club and it will provide exceptional benefits for our members.  The new field and facilities at Memorial Hermann Sports Park in Katy are first class and state of the art.  We look forward to providing new programs and services to our players and families in the surrounding communities."  Don Gemmell, Technical Director, Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 30, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls is excited to announce that Diego Copa has joined the club.  Diego joins the coaching staff having coached for the Klein Select Soccer Club as their Director of Coaching from 2016-2019.  He will be based in the Spring, Klein,  and Tomball geographic areas of the club.

"First and foremost, I’d like to thank Don Gemmell and the entire Dynamo Dash Youth organization for providing this tremendous opportunity. I am excited to be surrounded by professionals who are not only passionate about the game of soccer, but also people that embody the core values Dynamo Dash Youth stands for; trust, accountability, courage, humility and service. I’m eager to be part of this exciting time in the club’s growth and be able to leverage my past experiences while continuing to be challenged." Diego Copa, Dynamo | Dash Director of Coaching - Klein.

Youth Coaching Background:

• Director of Coaching, Klein Soccer Club (2016 - 2019)
• Olympic Development Program, South Texas Youth Soccer Association (2017-2019)

• Genova International School of Soccer, South Texas Professional Scout (2013 - 2019)
• Youth Academy Assistant Director - North Division, College Coordinator, Houston Texans Soccer Club (2013 - 2016) 

College Coaching Background:

• East Texas Baptist University, Men's Assistant Soccer Coach, Recruiting Coordinator (2010 - 2012)

Education / Licensure:

• East Texas Baptist University, Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting & Management, May 2011)
• United States Soccer Federation National 'D' License (2015)
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America, Director of Coaching Diploma (2015)

"I would like to welcome Diego and his family as the most recent addition to our coaching staff.  Diego has built an excellent select soccer program at Klein Soccer Club and has a proven track record for developing youth players at multiple ability levels.  With Diego's expertise, we look forward to strengthening our program while continuing the hard work that has been started in the Spring / Klein area."  Don Gemmell, Technical Director, Houston Dynamo | Soccer Club.

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 30, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls welcomes Cesar Gutierrez as part of the coaching staff. He joins the club having coached for the Houston Texans since 2012 in a variety of age groups and most recently in the Development Academy.  

"I am very excited to be joining the Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club. After competing against Dynamo | Dash SC in the past years and witnessing their ambition and drive to develop youth players throughout the city, I am extremely eager to be part of the process. The clubs vision and long-term goals will without a doubt benefit all players who are determined to play at the next level." Cesar Gutierrez, Development Academy Staff Coach, Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.

Youth Coaching Background:

• Texans Houston SC (2012-2019)
• Arsenal FC (2011-2011)
• Cosmos Academy West (2010-2011)
• Legends Soccer Club (2008-2010)
  

• Upland Celtic (2005-2008)

• Kidz Love Soccer (2001-2004)

Education / Coaching License

• United States Soccer Federation “C” License

"I am very excited to welcome Cesar and his family to the Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.  Cesar comes to the club with a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked extensively in the Houston soccer market.  He'll be another superb addition to our coaching staff."  Don Gemmell, Technical Director, Houston Dynamo | Soccer Club.

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 29, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls is excited to announce that Luis Flores has accepted a position at the club. Luis has joined the coaching staff having worked for the Houston Texans as his previous club.  He will now take up the role of Director of Coaching - Humble / Atascocita.

Youth Coaching Background:

• Director of Coaching - Houston Texans Soccer Club
• Staff Coach, Texas Heat Wave Soccer Club
• Staff Coach, Kingwood Alliance Soccer Club

Certifications / Education:

• United States Soccer Federation “C” License (in progress)
• United States Soccer Clubs Director of Coaching Diploma
• United Soccer Coaches Futsal Level 1 Diploma
• La Liga Formation Methodology Level 3 Certification 

Playing Background:

• Tusculum College, TN (NCAA Div. II)
• Division 2 NCAA South Atlantic Conference Champion (2002)
• Copa Amistad San Salvador Champion (2001)
• Santa Cruz, Bolivia Mundialito Tahuichi Junior World Cup Semi Finalist (1997)

"Luis is another great addition to our coaching staff who has a great passion for coaching and developing youth soccer players. The club continues to grow and get stronger by adding quality coaching staff that will help to further develop our players to maximize their potential. I am very excited to welcome Luis and his family to the Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club." Don Gemmell, Technical Director, Houston Dynamo | Soccer Club. 

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 28, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls is excited to announce that Rodo Castilla has joined the club and will be Director of Youth Player Development.  Rodo has joined the coaching staff having worked for the Houston Texans from 2015-2019 as the Youth Academy Director of Coaching.

"I am very excited to join the Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club and be part of building something very unique that provides opportunities for players of all ages and ability levels to participate within the game. I look forward in working with the players and helping them further develop and progress using the player developmental pathway which is already in place and very successful."  Rodo Castilla, Director of Youth Player Development, Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.

Youth Coaching Background:

• Director of Coaching - Youth Academy, Houston Texans Soccer Club (2015 - 2019)
• Staff Coach - South Texas Olympic Development Program (2014 - Present)
• Director of Coaching - Youth Academy, Challenge Soccer Club (2015 - 2017)
• Dynamo Academy Scout (2014 – 2015) 
• Director of Coaching - Youth Academy, Kingwood Alliance Soccer Club (2012 - July 2015)
• Head Soccer Coach, Lone Star College - Kingwood (2008 - 2011)

Certifications / Education:

• United States Soccer Federation “C” License (2014)
• United States Soccer Federation Youth License (2012)
• Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cali, Colombia (Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy - 1994)

"I am very excited to welcome Rodo and his family to the Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.  Rodo has an outstanding reputation within the game and has worked extensively with the younger age groups in the Youth Academy Director role.  By adding somebody of Rodo's experience we will further strengthen our coaching staff and club overall." Don Gemmell, Technical Director, Houston Dynamo | Soccer Club. 

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 27, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls welcomes Alfredo Martinez.  He joins our coaching staff after having coached for the Houston Texans for a total of nineteen (19) years from 2001 - 2019 as the Director of Coaching, Player Development and Hispanic Relations.  

"As a soccer professional that has been in the city of Houston for 20 years I have great admiration for Dynamo | Dash Youth and the vision of Don Gemmell to grow the sport across our city in the best interest of player development. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the Dynamo | Dash Youth professional soccer staff to help players realize their soccer ambitions. The club has one of kind player developmental pathway from recreation to college and professional playing opportunities." Alfredo Martinez, Director of Player Identification, Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.

Youth Coaching Background:

South Texas ODP Staff (1999 - 2001)
Albion Hurricanes Staff Coach (1999 - 2001)
Fuerzas basicas de Tigres / Assistant Coach 3rd Professional Division (1993 - 1998)
Escuela Futbol Tigres (1992 - 1993)

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 25, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls are excited to announce that Carl Fleming has joined the club and will become the new Director of Club Development. Carl joins the coaching staff having coached for the Houston Texans for a total of ten (10) years from 2006 - 2013 and 2016 - 2019 as the Director of Coaching.

"First off, I want to say thank you to Don Gemmell for the opportunity to work for Dynamo | Dash Youth. To say that I am excited to have been appointed as the Dynamo | Dash Youth Director of Club Development would be an understatement. It will be refreshing to work in a club where the soccer professionals are charged with all aspects of soccer programming both on and off the field. The Dynamo | Dash Youth are the only true club in the city and one of very few in the country that can offer our members a level of play from recreation to professional based on each players ability and ambition. Dynamo | Dash Youth is a full service soccer club that has created a very clear, concise pathway for its members." Carl Fleming, Dynamo | Dash Youth Director of Club Development.

Youth Coaching Background:

• Director of Coaching - Houston Texans Soccer Club (2016 - 2019)
• Director of Coaching NC Fusion Development Academy (2015 – 2016)
• Director of Soccer AC Sandhills, Pinehurst, NC (2014 – 2015)
• Director of Coaching Texans FC, Houston, TX (2006 – 2013) 
• Director of Coaching Greensboro Youth Soccer Association, Greensboro, NC (2003 - 2006)

College Coaching Background:

• Assistant Coach Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC (1990) 
• Assistant Coach Duke University, Durham, NC (1994) 
• Assistant Coach UNCG, Greensboro, NC (2000-2002) 

Playing Experience:  

• University North Carolina - Greensboro (1985 – 1988) 
• Carolina Dynamo – USISL  
• Raleigh Flyers – USISL  

Playing Honors: 

• Three time Division III National Champions (University North Carolina - Greensboro)
• Division II All-American – UNCG 
• UNCG Wall of Fame Inductee 
• UNCG Hall of Fame Inductee – National Championship Teams (1985-1987) 
• Carolina Dynamo USISL National Champions  

Coaching / Teams Honors: 

• Greensboro Bucs
• Greensboro Soccer Club (Finalist) 
• Dallas Texans Houston  

• Dallas Texans Houston (League Winners)

• Dallas Texans Houston  

• Texans SC (League and State Cup Winners) 

• Texans SC 

• Dallas Texans Houston U16 Champions  

Education:  

• University North Carolina Greensboro 1991 (Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies)

"I am very excited to welcome Carl and his family to the Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.  Carl is a proven leader within the game and is extremely well respected in youth soccer.  He brings with him extensive experience and knowledge having worked both in the Houston area and other regions of the country.  Having Carl join our coaching staff will further strengthen our soccer program with a heightened focus on our player developmental pathway."  Don Gemmell, Technical Director, Houston Dynamo | Soccer Club.

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 24, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY) will be hosting the following 'Open House Meetings' at the club's newest locations to provide an overview of the soccer programming that will be on offer for local residents.  

Humble / Atascocita Location:

Where:  Holy Trinity Episcopal School, 11810 Lockwood Rd Houston, TX 77044. 

When:  Monday April 29, 2019
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Staff: Don Gemmell - Technical Director, Dave Dengerink - Dynamo Youth DA Director, Paul Holocher - Dynamo Academy Director, Coaching Staff - Jamie Bell, Carl Fleming, Luis Flores, Rodo Castilla, Alfredo Martinez & Sandy Gbandi

Questions:

• Jamie Bell, Director of Coaching - East (Kingwood / Humble / Atascocita; Holy Trinity Episcopal School) at jbell@dynamodashyouth.com

Tomball / Spring Location:
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School, 700 E. Main, Tomball, TX 77375.

When:  Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Staff: Don Gemmell - Technical Director, Dave Dengerink - Dynamo Youth DA Director, Paul Holocher - Dynamo Academy Director, Stuart Fitzsimons - Director of Coaching Competitive, Coaching Staff - Rich Elder, Carl Fleming, Alfredo Martinez, Mira Mupier, Diego Copa & Rodo Castilla
Questions: 

• Stuart Fitzsimons, Director of Coaching - Competitive (Tomball / Spring; Concordia Lutheran High School) at sfitzsimons@dynamodashyouth.com

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (April 22, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls are excited to announce that the following people have joined the club's coaching staff - Carl Fleming, Rodo Castilla, Alfredo Martinez, Luis Flores, Sandy Gbandi, Diego Copa and Mira Mupier.  The club will also be expanding its geographic footprint by providing soccer programming in the following new areas.

Humble / Atascocita Location:
Holy Trinity Episcopal School, 11810 Lockwood Rd Houston, TX 77044. 

Questions:
Jamie Bell, Director of Coaching - East (Kingwood / Humble / Atascocita; Holy Trinity Episcopal School) at jbell@dynamodashyouth.com

Staff: Luis Flores, Rodo Castilla, Alfredo Martinez & Sandy Gbandi

Tomball / Spring Location:
Concordia Lutheran High School, 700 E. Main, Tomball, TX 77375.

Questions: 
Stuart Fitzsimons, Director of Coaching - Competitive (Tomball / Spring; Concordia Lutheran High School) at sfitzsimons@dynamodashyouth.com

Staff: Carl Fleming, Alfredo Martinez, Mira Mupier, Diego Copa & Rodo Castilla

"I am extremely excited to welcome all the new staff and their families to the club along with expanding multiple new tryout / training sites in the above communities.  There is a continual demand for more soccer programming and by adding new staff will further strengthen the club with a heightened focus on our player development pathway.  We look forward in working with the local youth soccer players residing in these areas and developing the club's geographic footprint."  Don Gemmell, Technical Director, Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.

The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is the only club in Houston providing a full range of programming (boys / girls) with a complete pathway for the beginner through to the collegiate and professional levels.  Dynamo | Dash Youth exclusively offers soccer playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.