David Perez
Spring
Summary
Dynamic Founder and Director at D10 Lions FC, skilled in athlete recruitment and player development. Successfully enhanced youth skills through tailored training programs, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. Recognized for strategic game analysis and motivational leadership, driving players to collegiate opportunities while cultivating a positive team culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Director
D10 Lions FC
Houston
11.2018 - Current
- Developed training programs for youth athletes to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Organized practice schedules to ensure optimal use of facilities and resources.
- Facilitated communication between coaches, players, and parents for effective collaboration.
- Conducted evaluations of player performance to provide constructive feedback and growth opportunities.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
- Develop a philosophy and game model for the club to prepare training sessions.
- Develop and promote players to collegiate and professional organizations.
Sporting Director/Coach
Houston Regals NPSL
Houston
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Directed team operations and strategic planning for Houston Regals NPSL programs.
- Oversaw recruitment and training of coaching staff and players.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enhance community engagement.
- Coordinated game schedules and logistics for home and away matches.
- Led marketing efforts to promote team events and increase attendance.
- Facilitated communication between management, staff, and players for smooth operations.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Promote player to collegiate or professional organizations.
Director Soccer Program/Head Varsity Soccer Coach
YES Prep North Central
Houston
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Participated in community outreach events to promote student engagement.
- Engaged with students to understand their academic needs and interests.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Developed training plans for athletes to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Organized practice sessions focusing on strategy and player development.
- Coordinated game strategies to maximize team performance during competitions.
- Mentored young players in sportsmanship and personal discipline on and off the field.
- Conducted regular assessments of player performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and support initiatives.
- Organized and led drills to improve player technique and tactical awareness.
- Developed team strategies, tactics, formations, and set plays for competitive matches.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performance in practice sessions and competitive matches.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Assistant College Coach
University of St thomas
Houston
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Organized practice sessions focused on technique and strategy improvement.
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Led team meetings to discuss game strategies and player development plans.
- Evaluated player performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Organized and led drills to improve player technique and tactical awareness.
- Lead Game film and Tactical Analysis to improve team performances.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performance in practice sessions and competitive matches.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.
- Enforced rules of conduct amongst team members in order to maintain a professional environment.
- Fostered a positive, competitive, and team-oriented environment, promoting sportsmanship and respect among players.
- Conducted video analysis sessions to review previous matches, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
- Developed team strategies, tactics, formations, and set plays for competitive matches.
Youth Soccer Coach
Houston Lions Academy
Houston
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Developed age-appropriate training plans for youth soccer players.
- Organized and led practice sessions to improve player skills and teamwork.
- Managed game-day logistics, including scheduling and equipment setup.
- Communicated effectively with parents about player progress and team updates.
- Mentored assistant coaches to enhance their coaching techniques and strategies.
- Collaborated with local leagues for event coordination and competition planning.
- Evaluated player performance to provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Motivated teams to reach their full potential by emphasizing sportsmanship, respect and fair play.
- Created a positive environment that fostered teamwork among players.
- Resolved conflicts between teammates in a respectful manner while upholding disciplinary policies.
- Organized and led team scrimmages during practices to help players apply their skills in game-like situations.
- Ran drills and practices to help children to develop and improve sports skills.
- Managed equipment inventory including uniforms, balls, cones and other supplies necessary for practices or games.
- Instructed players on proper techniques for dribbling, passing, shooting and defending.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
Education
Associate of Arts -
San Jancinto College
Houston, TX05-2014
Skills
- Athlete recruitment
- Recruitment strategies
- Youth development
- Player assessment
- Coaching meetings
- Gameplay tips
- Motivational leadership style
- Tactical vision
- Soccer game scheduling
- Scouting talent
- Game analysis
- Player development
- Team management
Accomplishments
- Yes Prep North Central State Champs (High School)
- NAIA St thomas Regional Champs (College)
- D10 Lions 2012 Ranked top 3 South Texas
- Nationals 3rd place President Cup 2025 (Youth Soccer) D10 Lions 2012
- Southern Regional President Cup Champion 2025 (Youth soccer)D10 Lions 2012
- South Texas State Champs 2024 and 2025 (Youth Soccer) D10 Lions 2012
- Copa Rayados Champs International Tournament 2014 D10 Lions FC (Youth Soccer)
- Multiple HYSA soccer champions (youth soccer)
- 40 + athletes in collegiate Organizations
- 20 + in professional Organizations
- Promoted 5 athletes into Youth National Soccer teams
- Noah Jones 2010 signed in 2025 in Portugal with Boavista pro academy
Certification
- USSF B License
- FMF Pachuca License
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Founder/Director
D10 Lions FC
11.2018 - Current
Sporting Director/Coach
Houston Regals NPSL
01.2018 - 12.2019
Director Soccer Program/Head Varsity Soccer Coach
YES Prep North Central
08.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant College Coach
University of St thomas
01.2017 - 05.2018
Youth Soccer Coach
Houston Lions Academy
01.2008 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts -
San Jancinto College