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Soccer Hall of Fame Candidate - Keith Johnson

Posted on September 11, 2022 BY Simon Boddison

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The club is very excited to announce that Coach Keith "Muck" Johnson has been placed on the National Soccer Hall of Fame 2023 Eligibility List after earning 101 caps for the USA Paralympic National Program from 2003 - 2017. Keith is also the club's Director of Adaptive | Special Needs Program and coordinates all game day protocols for home games played in The Woodlands, TX. Keith has been part of the coaching staff since 2006.

Quick Facts:

2015 Paralympic Pan American Games, Toronto, Canada / CP World Cup, London, England
2011 CP World Cup, Arnhem, Holland
2012 Paralympic Games, London, England / Golden Glove Award
2007 Paralympic Pan American Games, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil / CP World Cup, Brazil
2004 Paralympic Games, Athens, Greece
2003 CP World Cup, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Represented the USA in Spain, Portugal, Ukraine, Holland, Greece and Ireland for individual games

"I am very honored to be listed with such a great group of candidates all looking to be selected into the Soccer Hall of Fame," said Coach Keith Johnson. "I relished every opportunity when I wore the USA jersey to represent my country with pride and did everything possible to help my team-mates succeed in getting results."

"Keith has had a tremendous career representing his country over the years and still continues to excel on the field in the development of our current players," said Dave Dengerink, Academy Director. "His dedication and work ethic is an example of what can be achieved if you are willing to put the time into the game and sacrifice."

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Regional YNT IDentification center - Girls Academy

Posted on March 23, 2021 BY Simon Boddison

The club is very excited to have three Girls Academy players selected to the U.S. Soccer Girls YNT Regional Identification Center in Dallas, TX on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - Bella Hollenabach; Sydnie Thibodeaux and Ava Shannon. YNT Identification Centers are one of the main tactics of Talent Identification. YNT ID Centers are no-cost identification opportunities for U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers to evaluate and monitor top talents. U.S. Soccer, in conjunction with local clubs, hosts approximately 100 sessions each year in 25 key markets throughout the country.

"I’m very excited that my hard work has paid off into a wonderful opportunity." Bella Hollenbach, Houston Dash '03 Girls Academy. Bella has committed to the University of Missouri, NCAA Div. I, (Southeastern Conference).

"Going into the USYNT camp means a lot to me because I’ve been putting in so much hard work and dedication to get this opportunity to show my abilities and I now that I have to chance to, I couldn’t be more grateful." Sydnie Thibodeux, Houston Dash '03 Girls Academy. Sydnie has committed to Auburn University, NCAA Div. I (Southeastern Conference).

"I am blessed and honored to represent Houston Dash, coaches, and teammates who have helped me along the way. I’m determined to do my best!" Ava Shannon, Houston Dash '05 Girls Academy.

"Congratulations to all three girls on being called up into this USYNT regional camp. Their dedication to training and commitment in games hasn’t gone unnoticed. I’m especially delighted for Sydnie and Bella as they have been in the club since the age of four and completed our player developmental pathway. They’ve been coached by multiple staff over the years and followed the process. It's great to see they’ve been rewarded for their time and commitment." Mark Gibbs, Dash Academy Director.

The ID Center will be conducted while adhering to the strict return to play US Soccer Return To Play Protocols for COVID-19.

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Houston Dash U14 Girls National Team Success

Posted on February 22, 2020 BY Simon Boddison

The club is excited to announce that Sarah Shelburne and Gillian Wilson were both selected for the U.S. Soccer U-14 Girls' Central YNT Talent Identification Mini-Camp which will be in Dallas, TX - March 4-8, 2020.

Soccer Talent ID Managers Katie Cole, Marieke Laurens and Diane Drake will oversee the event and have named 62 players from the Central region, all born in 2006.

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“I am so excited to be able to go to Dallas to represent my club and team. I am really looking forward to have the opportunity to play with some of the best players from across the country." Sarah Shelburne, Houston Dash U14 Girls Development Academy.

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"I'm so grateful for this chance to train with some of the best girls soccer players and coaches in the country. This camp offers me, and other U14 girls, the opportunity to develop our skills in ways previously unavailable to us." Gillian Wilson, Houston Dash U14 Girls Development Academy.

"Sarah and Gillian have been outstanding this year with their consistent training and playing performances and it's gratifying that this has been recognized by the US National Coaching Staff with the inclusion in next month's camp in Dallas." Omar Morales, Head Coach, U14 Dash Development Academy.

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

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

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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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Halle Dixon - U.S. U15 Girls National Team ID Camp

Posted on October 07, 2019 BY Simon Boddison

Houston, Texas (October 7, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club (HDDY), a nationally recognized premier soccer club for boys / girls, is very excited to announce that Halle Dixon (Houston Dash U16 Girls Development Academy) has been selected to participate in the U.S. U-15 GNT National ID Camp held in Kansas City at the National Development Center. Inter-squad matches will be played on October 7-9, 2019.

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"I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to attend the U.S. U-15 National Team ID Camp. It is and will always be one of my life's goals to wear the USA uniform. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the Houston Dash organization - all the coaches and staff who have helped me to make this happen. I would also like to thank my Dash teammates for the way they have embraced me and made me feel so welcome. There’s no way I could’ve been called up to this camp without all my current and previous teammates. I’m representing each one and playing for them.

I’m also thankful for my coaches, doctors, physical therapists and training partners from New Orleans for all they’ve done to help me prepare and train and who have done everything they can to help get me healthy and game fit following my surgery last year. I am so thankful to God, my mom, dad and sister for their support in helping me to stay focused in achieving my goals. I am living a dream right now!" Halle Dixon, U16 Girls Development Academy.

"Everybody connected with the club is extremely excited to see Halle selected for the upcoming camp. It's fantastic to see her hard work and dedication to the game is being recognized by the US Soccer Federation with this incredible opportunity." Omar Morales, U16 Girls Development Academy Head Coach.

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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

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