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Dynamo Centers of Excellence - 2009
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The Dynamo Centers of Excellence has concluded for 2009. Thanks to everyone that participated, it has been a great year and we look forward to the 2010 COE program.
The following players have been invited to train with the Junior Academy:
| First | Last | Year | Camp |
| Fabian | Adame | 1998 | Klein |
| Tofe | Alimi | 1998 | Katy |
| Salvador | Amezquita | 1996 | Inner City |
| Adam | Breaux | 1998 | Klein |
| Ross | Brown | 1998 | Katy |
| David | Browne | 1999 | Space City |
| Brandon | Calvo | 2000 | Klein |
| Angel | Carrasco | 2000 | Katy |
| Brian | Cassady | 1997 | Space City |
| Anuar | Chaloub | 1998 | Inner |
| Jordan | Corona | 2000 | Space City |
| Zayn | Dhalla | 1998 | Space City |
| Nicholas | Dillman | 1997 | Goalkeepers |
| Cristian | Dirzo | 1999 | Inner City |
| Joshua | Dorsey | 1999 | Klein |
| Alex | Gaulke | 1997 | Sugar Land |
| Kevin | Hernandez | 2000 | Inner City |
| Jeff | Hernandez | 1996 | Inner City |
| George | Hernandez | 1996 | Inner City |
| Andre | Jex | 1997 | Klein |
| Rami | Khoury | 1998 | Sugar Land |
| Kendrick | Kwan | 1997 | Sugar Land |
| Andrew | Livingston | 2000 | Sugar Land |
| Robert RJ | Martinolli | 1999 | Katy |
| Kevin | Mendez | 1999 | Sugar Land |
| Abdullah | Mirza | 1999 | Sugar Land |
| Brendan | Murphy | 2000 | Sugar Land |
| Marcelo | Palomino | 2000 | Katy |
| Livan | Pliego | 1998 | Klein |
| Peter | Prentice | 1999 | Inner City |
| Jonathan | Prudencio | 2000 | Inner City |
| Roe | Russey | 1998 | Sugar Land |
| Guillermo | Saavedra | 1998 | Inner City |
| Jose | Saldana | 2000 | Inner City |
| Anancio | Saldana | 2000 | Inner City |
| Edwin | Saldivar | 1999 | Space City |
| Hector | Sandoval | 1999 | Inner City |
| Kevin | Sarabia | 2000 | Inner City |
| Jake | Schachter | 2000 | Sugar Land |
| Jose | Silva | 1999 | Inner City |
| Connor | Spiller | 1999 | Klein |
| Brent | Stafford | 2000 | Space City |
| Carlos | Valdez | 1997 | Katy |
| Rommel | Valdez | 1999 | Inner City |
| Pablo | Villeda | 2000 | Inner City |
| Keitaro | Watanabe | 1997 | Katy |
| Mithchell | Watson | 1998 | Inner City |
| Cameron | Williams | 1999 | Inner City |
There will be a new and exciting format for Dynamo Centers of Excellence, presented by StatoilHydro, starting in Spring 2009. The new program will continue to consist of high level player development combined with regular competitive games with and against the best young players in the Houston area.
The COE curriculum is based on the Dynamo Academy training sessions and focuses totally on individual player development. All activities are age appropriate and will challenge and motivate every player. The COE is open to boys and girls 8-12 years old. There will be 22 total sessions throughout the year. Each month, there will be a Centers of Excellence game day at the Carl Lewis Track and Field Complex at the University of Houston, the training site of the Houston Dynamo first team. Each player will represent their Dynamo Center of Excellence in a number of games against other Dynamo COEs & Junior Academy players. Cost $300 per year. Scholarships will be available through Dynamo Charities by sending an e-mail explaining why a player needs a scholarship to jclarkson@houstondynamo.com. 2009 Center of Excellence ScheduleWhile the program will run throughout the year, the spring will be a combination of training sessions and game days, while the summer and fall will have only game days. Training Sessions:
Katy - Sugar Land -- Klein/Tomball
(George Bush Park, Lost Creek Park, Klein Memorial Stadium)
Sundays 3:00-5:00pm
(George Bush Park, Lost Creek Park, Klein Memorial Stadium)
Sundays 3:00-5:00pm
Goalkeepers
Houston Express /South Campus
610/Stella Link
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm
Houston Express /South Campus
610/Stella Link
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm
Space City (South) – Inner City
(Dad’s Field, Mason Park)
Fridays 5:30-7:30pm
(Dad’s Field, Mason Park)
Fridays 5:30-7:30pm
The make-up training sessions will be held on the following dates:
Game Days:
Carl Lewis Track & Field
Sunday, November 15 1:00-3:00pm
**Dates and times subjected to change based on MLS schedule**
Plex sports performanceCarl Lewis Track & Field
Sunday, November 15 1:00-3:00pm
The combination of technical soccer sessions along with seven sports performance sessions at Plex will accelerate each player's development. The field sessions will take place each week for seven weeks at the various locations. The seven performance sessions at Plex will be scheduled by each participant around his availability. Each participant will need to contact Plex to schedule his sessions. Plex schedule » Each COE player will be able to sign up for the Plex performance program and schedule his seven sessions his convenience. Visit Plex online or call (281) 499-PLEX. There are three Plex locations available: Stafford, Pearland and Willowbrook.
Centers of Excellence will include the following:
- Players will be selected to the Junior Academy
- Dynamo official Adidas COE training kit
- Dynamo Ball (size 5)
- Companion voucher to Dynamo game
- Individual Player Evaluation
- Dynamo coach and player appearances
- The top players from the Centers of excellence will be invited to a special tryout with the Dynamo Academy
- Players from the Centers of Excellence will be invited to participate in on-field activities at a Dynamo MLS game (rally tunnel, walk with players, ball boys, etc)
- All players will be invited to a special Dynamo first team training session during the MLS season

