A. The Houston Dynamo Academy is the professional youth academy of the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. The Houston Dynamo Academy Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program is designed to bring an elite level development program and pathway to young players throughout Greater Houston.
“We believe strongly in the potential of the young players throughout Houston. In coordination with the Dynamo / Dash Youth Soccer Club, our partners in development, we wanted to develop a program that truly put player development and learning as the top priority. The Houston Dynamo - Academy Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program will be a transformational program for both player and coach development.”
“Houston’s large geographic size and population requires us to provide logistical solutions for families of young, motivated players. In the model of other top professional academies around the world, geographic training and development centers will help greatly reduce travel time and expense for our families. It would provide a capacity for motivated and talented players to experience an elite and professional player pathway through a team of coaching staff with a proven development curriculum and programming. We couldn’t be more excited for the program.” Paul Holocher, Houston Dynamo, Academy Director.
“The development of the Catalyst Program is fundamental to our mission at the Houston Dynamo / Dash Youth Soccer Club. We believe in creating a true pathway from the grassroots to the professional game. This program will provide players from all over Houston an unparalleled level of opportunities! The Catalyst Program clearly demonstrates the level of collaboration between our Development Academy programs for the betterment of the game in Houston. Last week both academies had two players, Cesar Cordova (Humble, TX) and Hans Leza (Houston, TX) represent our country and city with the U-15 United States Youth National Team. This program will be the first step for the next generation!” Dave Dengerink, Dynamo Dash Youth Academy Director.
"We are extremely proud of the relationship that we’ve built with the Dynamo/Dash Youth club – and are both committed to working together to grow the game in our community. The Catalyst Program is one of many initiatives we’ve partnered on – and we look forward to collaborating with DDY on many other initiatives in the coming years.” John Walker, Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash – President of Business Operations.
Q. What are the age-categories of the Houston Dynamo - Academy Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program?
"The expansion of the Houston Dynamo Academy to north Houston is a terrific development for our club and city. By enhancing the technical relationship between the Houston Dynamo Academy and the Dynamo | Dash Youth we will be able to work and collaborate together on a day to day basis to better identify, develop and promote the most motivated and talented young players. We are thrilled to work with our colleagues at Dynamo | Dash Youth and Total Football Club to continue to grow the game across Houston and we look forward to starting in August." Justin Neese, Houston Dynamo Foundation Director.
Q. Where will the Houston Dynamo - Academy Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program Campuses be located in Houston and when will they start?
In the Fall of 2019, there will be five 'Foundation Phase' locations:
Northwest Houston:
Concordia Lutheran High School (700 E. Main, Tomball, 77375)
North:
Bear Branch Soccer Complex (5205 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, Texas, 77381)
Northeast:
Holy Trinity Episcopal School (11810 Lockwood Road, Houston Texas, 77044)
XCEL Soccer Academy (4641 FM 1960 East, Humble, TX 77346)
Central:
Houston Sports Park (12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045)
West:
Dalecrest Fields (9500 Dalecrest Dr, Houston, TX 77080)
Q. How will players be selected for the Houston Dynamo - Academy Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program?
Q. What are the team and training fee costs associated with the program?
Each Foundation Phase Campus (North, Northwest, Northeast, West and South) operates under a similar model, also providing need-based scholarship opportunities.
Q. What league will this program compete in?
Q. Who will be staffing the North Programs?
Paul Holocher (Houston Dynamo Academy Director) and Dave Dengerink (Dynamo | Dash Academy Director) will select and oversee the technical staff.
Justin Neese (Foundation Director) will lead the program and the coaching staff will include; Cesar Gutierrez, Carl Fleming, Darron Rush, Alfredo Martinez, Rodolfo Castilla, John Shannon, Nidal Baba & Andy Hall.
Q. What are the Key Learning Objectives for the Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program?
Q. What are the benefits of the Houston Dynamo Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program?
Q. How often will players train at the Foundation Phase Campus?
Q. How much interaction will there be between the Foundation Phase Campuses?
Questions?
If you have any further questions about this new and exciting program, please contact the following Academy Directors:
Paul Holocher, Houston Dynamo Academy Director at pholocher@houstondynamo.com or call (713) 446 - 0087.
Justin Neese, Foundation Director, Houston Dynamo Academy at jneese@houstondynamo.com or call (832) 312 - 7494.
Dave Dengerink, Houston Dynamo | Dash Academy Director at ddengerink@dynamodashyouth.com or call (757) 450 - 2862.
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.
The Houston Dynamo Academy is a program that seeks to be the benchmark in professional player development by providing the necessary resources, experiences, and structure needed to reach the highest level to motivated and talented 11 to 23 year old players from across the greater Houston area.