A selective, development-first club where opportunities are earned by players, not teams. Elite individual training with a clear pathway to ECNL and MLS NEXT.
A brand-new, selective youth soccer club in Houston built from the ground up for serious player development. We’re assembling our inaugural roster — U6-U13 age groups with an 11-month development cycle and a clear ECNL and MLS NEXT pathway. No inherited politics. No legacy systems. Just elite coaching.
Smaller club. Personalized attention. We build strong individual players because opportunities are earned by players, not teams.
Opportunities are earned by players, not teams.
No corporate bureaucracy. No politics. Direct coaching and development focus. Built for players.
Built for players.
While others stop at 9 months, we train 11. Continuous development means continuous improvement. No off-season regression.
2 more months than traditional clubs.
A serious development track built for players aiming at the next level. We prepare players for MLS NEXT-level competition — technically, tactically, and mentally.
Your pathway to elite competition.
Five pillars that drive every session, every decision, and every player's growth.
First touch
Ball mastery
Passing
Receiving
Finishing
1v1
Playing under pressure
Beep testing
Coach Raffi is an outstanding soccer coach who truly cares about every child's development. His group ball-mastery sessions are well-structured, engaging, and clearly driven by his experience. My kid looks forward to the sessions!
This is our first year training with Houston Kicker. Raffi is a great coach who knows how to motivates players, keep the training sessions fun and productive. My daughter enjoys the training very much and we would recommend Coach Raffi to any kids who like soccer!
Coach Raffi does an excellent job with one on one training. He's knowledgeable, reliable, and connects well with his students. We have enjoyed his coaching and warm personality, and my daughter has learned a ton!
Raffi is a technically gifted coach who elevates players with precision and clarity. He has been training my son for 2 years and has instilled structured technical skills while striking an incredible balance between ownership and confidence building, helping him grow not only athletically but also mentally.
Houston Kickers is hands down the best youth development coaching in Houston for younger players. My son has trained with Coach Raffi from the age of 9 till 13 with private and group sessions year round. His camps are great as well.
Coach Raffi is the top coach in Houston for technical development. He genuinely cares about the kids' progress and ensures they learn the right techniques. My son absolutely loves attending Houston Kickers. He is the best in town!
Development-focused training designed to build technically strong, well-rounded players.
1:1 sessions designed for accelerated skill
development. Tailored to each player’s strengths and areas for
growth — the fastest path to the next level.
Short-term, high-intensity soccer camps designed to push players beyond their comfort zone. Focused skill development, competitive environments, and mindset training that help players grow faster and perform with confidence.
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