Nazari Najera

Nazari Najera

Nazari Najera's soccer journey began at 10, playing for fun before excelling as a varsity player at Crandall High School for four years. At 15, he joined Club America in Dallas, honing his skills over two impactful years.



Transitioning to collegiate soccer, Nazari spent four years at Sam Houston State University, leaving a lasting mark on the program. Following graduation, he embraced coaching, spending a year with the Houston Dynamo Youth Development Academy, shaping young talents.


Today, Nazari remains an integral part of the soccer community, driven by his unwavering passion and dedication to the sport. His legacy continues to inspire those around him, embodying the true spirit of the beautiful game.


About the authors

Wilco Ravestijn

Executive Director and Coach

Recent Posts

A Comparison Guide of Club, School, and Recreational Soccer Programs

By Wilco Ravestijn • February 13, 2025
There is no right or wrong way to any journey, only trade offs.

Dutch FC Welcomes Tim Trevino as Director of Coaching

By Wilco Ravestijn • August 28, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Playing Time In Club Soccer

By Wilco Ravestijn • October 2, 2023
Playing time in youth soccer can be a challenging balancing act for coaches and confusing for players and parents. What's fair and just? Well, the real answer is, "It depends," as many factors contribute to how much playing time a player receives. In this blog post, we will address the most important key factors, prioritize them, and attempt to bridge the gap in playing time expectations between coaches and players/parents.

The Squad System

By Wilco Ravestijn • May 3, 2023
The Squad System - A better way to Enjoy, Develop & Compete

Rize of the Dutch Lionesses in Women’s World Football

By Wilco Ravestijn • March 1, 2020
The Dutch Pride of Lionesses is on the prowl to dominate Women’s World Football. Over the last decade, the tiny country of the Netherlands has become a formidable contender on the national stage ranking third in FIFA Women’s World rankings behind the USA and Germany, but ahead of France, England, Brazil, and Japan. How does a country with a mere population of just 16 million compete with nations housing populations significantly larger with decades-long history?  The same unique footballing culture, methods, and philosophy that brought rise to this tiny footballing nation in the 70s and 80s and continues to dominate[...] The post Rise of the Dutch Lionesses in Women’s World Football appeared first on Dutch Football Club.

The Origins of Dutch Football Philosophy and Methodology

By Wilco Ravestijn • October 17, 2019
The Dutch have earned a deserved reputation for their technical creativity, tactical awareness, attacking possessive style, and ability to know where and how on a football field to find their team mates. These qualities have not come about through accident, however. They are the result of a guiding philosophy and methodology that are instilled in players starting at the grass roots youth level. Dutch football is known for its patient build-up from the back, and early deep pass to set-up the attack, and the use of the “third” – or free- man to exploit goal scoring opportunities. Dutch players have[...] The post The Origins of Dutch Football Philosophy and Methodology appeared first on Dutch Football Club.
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