1. Respect the game- we are fortunate to be involved with a game that is global.

2. Master the ball- Play daily and concentrate on your contro, dribbling, passing and shooting techniques.

3. Express yourself- Soccer is a game for quick, creative thinkers. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try things.

4. Play hard, play fair- leave it all on the field, do it fairly with respect to your teammates, fans, opponents.

5. Respect Referee’s- The ‘Man in the middle’ has a difficult job. Respect his or her decisions.

6.Emotional Control-During the intensity of a game, balanced emotions help a player make better decisions. Red cards for lack of control are selfish and hurt your team.

7.Create your won training environment-Train by yourself or with friends. The game is the best teacher.

8. Eat and rest properly- diet and rest can give you the edge on game day. Smart soccer players don’t use drugs or alcohol.

9.Be a fan- Watching soccer on tv or attending games live (Dynamo) can help make you a better player and support the growth of soccer. A picture is worth a thousand words.

10. Marcus Storey, Stuart Holden, Imad Baba, Johnny Torres, Susan Bush, Krista Davey, Johnny Torres, Chris Gbandi, Rusty Pierce, Arturo Alvarez, Ricky Lewis, Josh Gardner , Nelson Akwari, Eric Quill, Martin Hutton, Willis Forko and Sam Forko are all Houston area youth products who have played professionally. Soccer history in South Texas is rich you may be the next star!!