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Over 100 players were present in two training session slots for small sided games, soccer tennis, juggle club, vertical jump testing (ATH), raffle and give-a-ways!

Athletic Training + Health staff were also on site to provide education in regards to what services and programming will be provided within the new building.  

Pictured above:  11 vs. 11 full size state of the art floodlit outdoor all-weather field. 

This facility will be used by our members at DDY - West and the Development Academy Boys / Girls.

Raffle Winner (four tickets to a Dynamo home game)  - Antonio Ramirez, Dynamo 07 Orange West.  Congrats Antonio - enjoy the game!

“We're proud to be the training home of the 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.

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

"One the goals of the club is to continue to upgrade and provide state of the art training facilities for our members and this brand new campus will be another exceptional resource for the club.  Starting in the Fall 2019, we look forward to providing new programs and services for our members residing in the surrounding communities aligning with our new partner group of Athlete Training + Health and Memorial Hermann."  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 playing opportunities in the highest competitive youth league in the country - United States Soccer Development Academy.

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.

The club is very excited to announce that Radojica Ristic has been promoted into the role of Director of Coaching - West and will oversee the operations for all thirty two (32) teams in that area of the club (Youth Academy & Competitive). Coach Ristic has worked for the club since 2015 in the following areas - Recreational, Competitive, Boys Development Academy Staff Coach and Director of Coaching - Youth Boys.  

Professional Playing Biography:

2000/2009 - Former professional player in Serbia and Hungary (215 games / 9 years)

Professional Coaching Biography (US / Foreign):

USSF 'B' & UEFA 'A' Coaching License
2018 - Director of Coaching - West
2018 - US Development Academy Staff
2017 - Director of Coaching Pre-Academy - Youth Boys
2016 – Director of Coaching - Youth Boys 
2015 – Professional Staff Competitive Coach 
2015 - King Amachree Soccer Academy – Cotonou, Republic of Benin, Head of Academy / Head Coach of Professional Team
2015 - FC Spartak Subotica - Serbian Pro Superleague, Head coach of U17 Academy Team
2014 - FC Spartak Subotica - Serbian Pro Superleague, Head coach of U18 Academy Team
2014 - Regional Scout for Youth Soccer Players with FA Serbia

“I’m very excited to start my new role within the Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club as the Director of Coaching for the West Program.  It's a huge opportunity to work in one of the most progressive areas of Houston for youth soccer.  I look forward to working with all the youth players and families and continuing to build the program in the Fulshear and Katy communities.”  Coach Radojica Ristic, Director of Coaching - West.

Coach Ristic will replace Ryan Sandford who has resigned due to personal reasons.  We wish Ryan and his family all the best in his future endeavors.  

The club is very excited to announce that Ryan Sandford will be the new Director of Coaching - West.  He will have oversight for all soccer programming within the Katy / Fulshear area heading into the 2018-19 season.  

Ryan Sandford Bio:

• Bachelor of Sport & Science - Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand
• Former Houston Dash Women's Professional GK Coach (NWSL) 2017-18
• United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma / GK Diploma
• 'B' License - AFC (Asian Football Confederation) & New Zealand Football / OFC (Oceania Football Confederation)
• Former Bangladesh Football Federation GK Coach 2016-17
• New Zealand Football Diploma Coach Education / Instructor 

"I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to lead the West Houston program and deliver the highest quality of player development for the club. Our first year has been extremely successful and with the exponential growth in population, the club will look to expand the program for 2018-19.  I look forward to leading an enthusiastic group of coaches, players and families to further develop the soccer programming within the local community."  Ryan Sandford, Director of Coaching - West.

Contact Ryan Sandford at rsandford@dynamodashyouth.com for further information on the west program.