For Immediate Release
August 22, 2023
THE WOODLANDS, TX — HTX Soccer is excited to announce Brenton Saylor as the new Girls Academy Director effective immediately. Brenton has worked extensively in the Girls Academy within the last two years and prior to that within the college and professional level. He is also currently the U15/U16 USA Girls National Team Assistant & GK coach. Brenton will report directly into the Elite Academy Director - Dave Dengerink.
Education:
- Masters of Education in Health | Human Performance - University of Tennessee
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management - Lambuth University
Coaching License:
- United States Soccer Federation “A” Senior Coaching License
Youth National Team Experience:
- Current U15/U16 USA Women's Youth National Teams (Assistant / GK Coach)
- Concacaf U-15 Champions (2023)
Youth Club Experience:
- Houston Dynamo / Dash, Girls Academy Director of Goalkeeping / Elite Teams Coach (2023)
- Houston Dynamo, MLS Academy Goalkeeper Coach (2017-21)
- US Youth Soccer, Olympic Development Program, Region III Staff Coach (2013-16)
- US Youth Soccer, Olympic Development Program, Region II Staff Coach (2009-11)
Professional Experience:
- Houston Dash, NWSL, Asst / Goalkeeper Coach (2019-22)
- Challenge Cup Champions 2020
College Experience:
- Rice University, NCAA Division 1 Asst. / Recruiting Coordinator (2016-19)
- Conference USA Champions, NCAA Tournament, Highest National Ranking #16 (2018)
- Mercer University, NCAA Division I, Assistant / Recruiting Coordinator (2012-16)
- SoCon Conference Tournament Champions, NCAA Tournament (2015)
- Eastern Kentucky University, NCAA Division I, Assistant / Recruiting Coordinator (2010-12)
- UT - Martin, NCAA Division I, Assistant / GK Coach (2008-10)
- OVC Conference Tournament Tournament Champions (2008)
Playing Experience:
- Lambuth University, NAIA All American (2004-08)
- St. Louis Lions (Premier Development League (2006-09)
- Goalkeeper of the Year | Invited to USL Combine (2008)
- Memphis Express, Premier Development League (2005)
"I am extremely grateful and appreciative to be placed in this role. It's very simple, I am here to serve and develop our GA players," said Brenton Saylor, Girls Academy Director. "The club has generated great momentum with the coaching staff we have put together. It is unmatched in terms of qualifications and pedigree and the players we are developing continue to raise the bar. It is why we are the #1 club in Houston and continue to grow."
"The club is very excited to have somebody of Brenton's stature and experience leading the Girls Academy." said Dave Dengerink, Elite Academy Director (Boys / Girls). "Brenton's background of working at the highest levels of the women’s game across the country is a huge positive for the Girls Academy program and will pay huge dividends in the foreseeable future."
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