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Center of Excellence programs offer advanced training to elite male players aged U8 - U10 and provide high-level supplementary training and the first step into the Klein Select Soccer (KSS) & Houston Dynamo Academy. KSS and the Houston Dynamo operate as seasonal, weekly training sessions at Meyer Park, utilizing the exclusive Center of Excellence curriculum and online player assessment. Center of Excellence registrations that occur during the regular MLS season include individual registrations with a free companion ticket to select Houston Dynamo games at BBVA Compass Stadium.

Types of Programs

TRAINING PROGRAM: The Center of Excellence Training Programs operate as two hour, weekly training sessions at Meyer Park. Access to the Center of Excellence Training Programs is by tryout. The tryout process is free and allows us to create the most competitive training groups possible, featuring the competitive Center of Excellence curriculum focusing on Individual Technique and Game Awareness. These popular training sessions feature a full Houston Dynamo training uniform.

FUTSAL : New for 2014 is the introduction of a Futsal Center of Excellence Training Program. This training will operate within the base Center of Excellence training program an offer , weekly training sessions, utilizing minimal bounce balls to promote ball mastery and speed of play.

GOALKEEPERS: Also new for 2014 is a goalkeeper-specific Center of Excellence. These operate within the base Center of Excellence training program at Meyer Park as weekly intensive hour long session.

The Center of Excellence Programs are offered to boys U8 – U10 at Meyer Park. Challenge Technical Academy Program will be available for girls U8 – U10.

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Definitions of the Levels of Play
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Division I - Competitive
Players age 10-18

   Highest level of play in the state.
    Available for U11 and older teams.
    Tryouts are held to identify players on the basis of talent and ability.
    Teams qualify for the competition based on performance in the previous season or by their performance in the District Qualification Tournament held during the summer.
    Teams play a district-wide schedule which requires extensive travel and commitment.
    There is no play time requirement for players on a Division I team.
    Limitations are placed on the number of 9-year old or younger players allowed to play up to a higher age / level of play.

Super II - Competitive
Players age 10-18

    Second highest level of play in the state.
    Available for U11 and older teams
    Tryouts are held to identify players on the basis of talent and ability.
    Teams qualify for the competition based on performance in the previous season or by their performance in the District Qualification Tournament held during the summer.
    Teams play in a district-wide schedule which may require extensive travel and commitment.
    Coaches must make every effort to play every player on the team at least one-half of the game unless unable to do so due to a player's illness or for disciplinary reasons. In such cases, the coach must inform the referee and opposing coach that a player will not be participating.
    Limitations are placed on the number of 9-year old or younger players allowed to play up to a higher age / level of play.

Division II - Competitive
Players age 10-18

    Introductory level of competitive play.
    Available for U11 and older teams.
    Tryouts are held to identify players on the basis of talent and ability.
    Teams are generally scheduled with other Division II teams within their club or two or three clubs from the area limiting the amount of travel required.
    Coaches must make every effort to play every player on the team at least one-half of the game unless unable to do so due to a player's illness or for disciplinary reasons. In such cases, the coach must inform the referee and opposing coach that a player will not be participating.
    Limitations are placed on the number of 9-year old or younger players allowed to play up to a higher age / level of play.

Division III - Recreational
Players age 10-18

    Includes U11 and older teams only
    No selection / tryout process is permitted - skill evaluations may be held in order to form teams in a fair and balanced method.
    All players who register are assigned to a team as long as space is available on team rosters.
    Players benefit from the opportunity for social interaction with other players their own age and the physical fitness aspects of the game while also developing better soccer skills.
    Coaches must make every effort to play every player on the team at least one-half of the game unless unable to do so due to a player's illness or for disciplinary reasons. In such cases, the coach must inform the referee and opposing coach that a player will not be participating.
    Limitations are placed on the number of 9-year old or younger players allowed to play up to a higher age / level of play.

Division IV - Recreational
Players age 4-9

    Includes players age 9 and younger
    No selection / tryout process is permitted - skill evalutions may be held in order to form teams in a fair and balanced method.
    The goal is to teach young players the basic techniques and skills in an environment that emphasizes fun and builds self-esteem.
    Games utilize the "small-sided" format that promotes more player involvement and touches on the ball.
    Coaches must make every effort to play every player on the team at least one-half of the game unless unable to do so due to a player's illness or for disciplinary reasons. In such cases, the coach must inform the referee and opposing coach that a player will not be participating.
    Limitations are placed on the number of 9-year old or younger players allowed to play up to a higher age / level of play.
    Skills training may be made available to Division IV players or teams through a club sponsored Skills Training Program.
    U9 and U10 players / teams may participate in club sponsored Recreational Academy programs.
    Division IV teams not participating in the Recreational Academy Program are prohibited from receiving team training from a paid professional (with exception of Club sponsored Skills Training).