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Houston, TX (April 28, 2021) - The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is excited to announce that they will be providing an additional playing platform for the Boys Elite Program in the Elite Clubs National League - RL for the 2021-22 season. The Boys Elite Program are proud to be a member of the ECNL & ECNL-RL for the 2021-22 season.

Dynamo Youth joins the following clubs for the ECNL-RL Texas Conference: Oklahoma Energy (OK), Tulsa SC (OK), Oklahoma Celtic (OK), Dallas Texans (TX), Solar (TX), BVB (TX), Classics Elite (TX), San Antonio City (TX), Lonestar SC (TX), Rise SC (TX) & Albion Hurricanes (TX).

The following age / birth year groups will be involved in the expansion - U13 (2009), U14 (2008), U15 (2007), U16 (2006), U17 (2005) and U19 (2004/2003).  The ECNL Boys has ninety (90) total member clubs across eight (8) conferences having provided previously four national events for teams to attend along with post season national championship competition.

"The club has to continually reflect and adapt in providing the best developmental platform for all players to to excel. By creating the ECNL-RL opportunity this will elevate the overall training and competition level across the boy's elite platform" said Dave Dengerink, Director of Player Development.  "We look forward to forming these new groups, working more extensively with the ECNL and providing a more streamlined pathway for our players." 

The Boys Academy are holding tryouts for the U13 (2009) - U19 (2003) ECNL & ENCL-RL teams starting May 3. To register your interest, please click here.

Please see below for tryout schedule: 

The club took part in the first annual Ford All-Star game at HASP (Houston Sports Park) with the Houston Dynamo Youth Development Academy '04 vs. Houston Dynamo Academy '05 on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.  The game was to showcase Ford's partnership and the support of the above two soccer organizations.

Houston Dynamo Youth Development Academy '04.

Houston Dynamo Youth Development Academy '04 / Houston Dynamo Academy '05.

Franklin Hernandez presented with a $5K Certificate of Scholarship for the MVP Award.

"First of all I want to thank my club for this opportunity. I am very happy for winning this award because I never thought I was going to get this opportunity this early. I want to thank Ford and Houston Dynamo youth for this program." Franklin Hernandez, Houston Dynamo Youth Development Academy '04.

"The club would like to thank Ford and the Houston Dynamo for this great partnership and another great opportunity to come together and continue to support player development in the Houston market. To have Ford partner with our youth soccer organizations will continue to help move the game forward and develop players in Houston and the surrounding areas."  Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations, 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 opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

The club hosted international competition at Bear Branch soccer complex with the Jamaican Women's National Soccer Team vs. Houston Dynamo Youth Development Academy 05/06. The JWNT required a training game in preparation for their CONCACAF match vs. Mexico 4:30pm 1/29/20 at the HEB Park – Edinburg stadium.

Houston Dynamo Youth 06/05 | Jamaican Women's National Soccer Team 

Result:  HDDY 1 vs. JWNT 3

Team selected from: Jake Berrada (06), Tate Ryan (06), Anthony Velasquez(06), Elian DeLaO (06), Marcello Sparro (06),. Alejandro Escobar (06), Ander Gonzalez (06), Christian Anderson (06), Kortay Koc (06), Josh Simon (06), Jayce Wallace (06), Justin Hubbard (06), Carson Alldrige (05), Ian Petak (05), Nathan Martinez (05), Mikel Gonzalez (05), Victor Hernandez (05)

Scorer: Ian Petak

“A great opportunity for our club and the community to host the Jamaican Women’s National Soccer Team.  It was a superb experience to play against world class soccer players that are preparing for their up-coming CONCACAF qualifying games.  This is something the players will cherish for the rest of their lives!”  Neathan Gibson, Dynamo Development Academy Youth Head Coach.

The club would like to thank our medical care partner for their support during the game:

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 opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

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Want to become a sponsor and get huge marketing exposure partnering with one of our camps in your local area, please contact Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations at sboddison@dynamodashyouth.com or call (281) 825-8650

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 opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Players selected from: Christian Anderson, Mateo Arroyo Elizondo, Erik Nicolaas Beijen, Joshua Simon Boyer, Matthew Robert Coronado, Marcelo Corral-Sparrowe, Christian Estrada, Jared Serrano Garcia, Ander Gonzalez Vergara, Isaac Kallel Guillory, Justin Robert Hubbard, Kortay Koc, Jason Michael Pirir, Caleb Rodriguez, Anthony Emmanuel Velasquez, & Jake Berrada Gouzi.

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“This trip is going to be a great experience for these lads playing against a totally different type of player, style of play, game culture as well experience a new found appreciation for the culture off the field!” Neathan Gibson, Head Coach, 2006 Development Academy Boys.

 

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Partnership Opportunities Available..........

Want to become a sponsor and get huge marketing exposure partnering with one of our camps in your local area, please contact Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations at sboddison@dynamodashyouth.com or call (281) 825-8650

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 opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

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Pictured above - U15 Girls Development Academy

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Partnership Opportunities Available..........

Want to become a sponsor and get huge marketing exposure partnering with one of our camps in your local area, please contact Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations at sboddison@dynamodashyouth.com or call (281) 825-8650

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 opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

Houston, Texas (May 10, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls is proud to announce a significant expansion in their Elite Player Pathway for the 2019/20 season.  Built upon the success of the Frontier Development League (FDL) and its counter parts around the country, the Development Player League (DPL) will allow for continued quality competition at the local and regional level.  Additionally, the expansion will provide inter-regional play and exclusive national events that significantly increase collegiate exposure for the players.

“The first year of the FDL has been a huge success for Houston Dash and clearly several of the nation’s top clubs share the vision.  Collaborating with other leading clubs from across the country allows us to create an enhanced competitive platform with additional opportunities to showcase our players for college coaches.”  Randy Evans – Girls Director of Coaching, Houston Dash Youth Soccer Club.  

Questions?

• Contact Gene Van Ness, Director of Coaching at gvanness@dynamodashyouth.com or call (713) 854-1150.

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 opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

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 Foundation Phase is an important “golden age” of learning and the largest developmental phase in youth soccer. There are three age-categories in the Foundation Phase: U10 (2010), U11 (2009), U12 (2008). 

"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?

• The joint programs will host several Talent ID days in the month of May and June 2019.  
• Player evaluations and placements will occur with the purpose to identify motivated and talented young players across the ages from U10 - U12 in the North Houston geographic region.
• Please click on the green tab at the bottom of the page. 

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.

• $2,165 training fee
• $175 uniform

Q.  What league will this program compete in?

• Texas Pre-Academy U12 League (2008 Birth Year)
• The league is an elite player development program and competition that is conducted and administered by USSSA on behalf of the 12 Texas Member Clubs.  This league has been created in order to provide a competitive programming schedule that is reflective of the needs of the players and clubs participating. 
• South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA) - Dynamo | Dash League (U10 & U11, 2009 / 2010 Birth Year)

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?

• Cultivate a growth mindset and love of learning
• Teach the game in a positive and instructive way
• Teach the players to fall in love with the ball and be skillful
• Introduce and teach the club's game model 
• Implement our Methodology to the coaching staff and players
• Create video and film education and become a student of the game
• Inspire players to dream big and aspire to achieve high goals and expectations

Q.  What are the benefits of the Houston Dynamo Foundation Phase - Catalyst Program?

• Each Foundation campus will help to greatly reduce travel time and expense for families while providing the capacity for motivated young players to experience an elite and professional player pathway of the Houston Dynamo
• The Foundation Program will provide insightful, enthusiastic and systematic development, guided by a proven developmental philosophy and curriculum of the Houston Dynamo Academy
• Special futsal and ball mastery trainings will also be emphasized and utilized throughout the year
• Unique developmental opportunities to train at the Houston Sports Park (HSP), home of the Houston Dynamo first team.   This will include film learn and Pro-Time mentoring with current and former Houston Dynamo professional players.
• A full-time staff and ‘Team of Coaches’ working collaboratively to provide top level training and learning environments
• Players also have the opportunity to attend MLS only events such as the Generation Adidas - GA CUP U12 and other national and international opportunities that are part of the Houston Dynamo Academy Development plan.

Q.  How often will players train at the Foundation Phase Campus?

• Each Foundation Phase campus (Northwest, North, Northeast, South, West) will operate on similar developmental calendars and will typically train 3-4 days per week with weekend matches throughout the year

Q.  How much interaction will there be between the Foundation Phase Campuses?

• On a monthly basis, in addition to normal geographic campus training, special ‘combined sessions’ and ‘friendly matches’ will be held at the South campus - Houston Sports Park (HSP)  
• These specially designed training sessions will bring players together from each Foundation Phase campus to train and develop collectively with our coaching staff
• These sessions will typically take place two (2) times per month
• Other opportunities to train, develop and educate collectively will also take place throughout the year

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.

The club is very excited to announce the news that Mark Gibbs has been hired as the new Director of Coaching - Girls Development Academy (GDA) starting July 1, 2019. Houston Dash DA is an official member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and is the elite program for the top U12-U19 players in the club. Dash is the only club in Houston that has the opportunity to play in the most competitive and recognized league for girls youth soccer in the country.

Professional Qualifications / Experience:

• USSF National Coaching Instructor
• United States Soccer Federation 'A' License
• US Soccer International Workshops: 2011 Brazil (CBF) and 2014 (FA of England)
• National Youth License
• NSCAA National Director of Coaching License
• US Soccer Girls Technical Coach 2014
• Welsh FA Preliminary Coaching Badge
• USYS Regional Coach 2013-Present (boys and girls)
• USYS Coaching Education Staff Member 2003-2006
• Arkansas Youth Soccer Association Coach Education Staff Member 1995-2003, 2006-2007 Arkansas State Soccer Association ODP Staff Coach 1995-2003, 2006-2007
• Mississippi Youth Soccer Association ODP State Technical Director 2003-2006
• Little Rock Futbol Club Director of Player Development 2000-2003
• Lifetime member of the Professional Footballers Association (Wales)

Previous Employment:

• Arkansas United Soccer Club - Technical Director, Little Rock, Arkansas, May 2016 - Present
• Houston Express Soccer Club - Director of Coaching, Houston, Texas, July 2007 - May 2016

"I’m honored to be named as the DA Girls Director for this outstanding organization and look forward once again to contributing to the development and success of players within the Houston soccer community. Although I’ve experienced 3 years of incredible professional and personal growth in Arkansas, this opportunity is one I couldn’t pass up." Mark Gibbs, Girls Development Director.

"Gibbo is a proven leader; he did an outstanding job building the Houston Express Program.  He is a great coach and even better person.  He will serve as a great role model and we could not be happier to have him as a valued member of our team." Randy Evans, Director of Coaching - Girls, Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club.

THE WOODLANDS, TX (October 20, 2018) –  Cesar Cordova, U15 Development Academy attended a US National Team training camp in Chula Vista, California under the guidance of U15 BNT Head Coach Clint Peay. Two games were played vs. LA Galaxy and San Diego Surf during the camp.  

"I am very proud to represent Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club while also playing two games for the USA National Team and to compete at the highest level for my age. This couldn’t have happened without the help of this amazing club for giving me so many opportunities to showcase my skills."  Cesar Cordova, U15 Development Academy / US BNT.

The club asked a few questions to Cesar about his experience: 

Q.  What were your goals and expectations prior to going into camp?
A.  My goals and expectations were to go out on the field and showcase my talent and skills and hopefully get called up to another camp.

Q.  What were the top five things you learned at camp?
A.  
(i) I need to get back and defend quicker
(ii) My decision making needs to be faster
(iii) I need to eat healthier
(iv) I must take care of my muscles by stretching properly before and after training sessions and games 
(v) I can compete at the highest level

Q.  What was the coolest thing you enjoyed the most at camp?
A.  The coolest thing I experienced at this camp was the equipment, clothing and hospitality. Everything they provided was first class.

Q.  What was the biggest challenge at camp?
A.  The biggest challenge I faced in this camp was not the soccer, but flying and traveling to and from California by myself.

Q.  What are your goals for the rest of the Fall & Spring season in regards to your club / US National Team?
A.  My goals for the rest of the 2018-2019 season is to improve my craft, make the playoffs for the U15 Development Academy Team and to get called up again to another national team training camp.

 Q.  Do you have any other US National Team activities lined up?  If so, where and when?
A.  Yes, I’ll be attending a USA YNT identification center in Round Rock, Texas on October 24, 2018.

"The club is extremely pleased with Cesar’s call into the U15-USYNT. His performances at the Summer Showcase playing up a year were outstanding as was his form at the end of the Spring season.  He has constantly worked for years within the club to improve as a player and he knows his long-term potential."  Dave Dengerink, Boys Development Academy Director. 

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