Connect with, develop and grow the sport of soccer

The Houston Dynamo youth programs, presented by Statoil, provide support and tuition to local soccer players through a variety of year-round training options. The progressive system of development provides a challenging curriculum that allows players of all ages and abilities to discover the game under close supervision of our experienced staff. Players are encouraged to aspire toward success and for outstanding individuals, clear routes exist to advance to our renown Academy and, ultimately, to the first team.

Philosophy

There are four cornerstones of the Houston Dynamo youth programs philosophy. These principles create enjoyable and challenging ways to discover and cultivate potential in young soccer players.

PLAYER CENTERED
Provide suitable learning environments, adopting appropriate coaching styles
PLAYER FIRST
All devisions made and actions taken benefit the individual
PLAYER DRIVEN
Establish the challenge of playing as motivation
STRIVE TO WIN
Foster an ambition to achieve

All Houston Dynamo youth programs are designed to incorporate specific aspects that are required to develop young soccer players. These aspects are adapted to suit the age and ability level of each individual player.

PHYSICAL LITERACY
Through increasing demanding activities, identifying and experimenting with the potential movement capabilities of the body
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUE
Establish correct technical execution of skills through repetition and ability based progression
GAME AWARENESS
Introducing the concepts of tactical strategy, decision making and interaction with other players through small-sided competitive games
PROFESSIONAL MENTALITY
Emulate the behaviors and exhibit the effort expected of a professional soccer player, on and off the field

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Contact

For general inquiries on all pre-academy programs, please email preacademy@houstondynamo.com or call (713) 276- 7589.

SoccerTots

Houston Dynamo Youth Programs offer Soccer specific programs for players aged 5 and up. SoccerTots North and South offer programs to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and create self-confidence for children age 18 months up. The SoccerTots program is an ideal preparation for our Dynamo Camp curriculum. We are pleased recommend SoccerTots as Recognized Child Development Partners.

Dynamo Soccer, LLC, Major League Soccer, L.L.C., and all their affiliated entities and each of their officers, employees, partners, shareholders, members, owners, sponsors, contractors, volunteers, agents, successors cannot be held responsible for any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury, property damage, and/or other loss suffered by anyone in connection with his /her participation in SoccerTots Houston North South and associated sponsored events.