CORE Program Partners
Building partnerships for sustainable youth soccer
Our Approach
The CORE Program Partners initiative connects JDF Soccer with community organizations that share our mission to make youth soccer accessible, affordable, and sustainable for families in The Woodlands and surrounding areas.
Our lead partner is Juniors Athletic, a local soccer organization recognized for its licensed coaching staff, strong community presence, and commitment to developing players both on and off the field.
Under the Sponsorship and Restricted Funds Agreement, JDF Soccer provides targeted support for qualified program expenses such as field rentals, facility access, and player development activities. These funds are restricted for charitable use and are applied exclusively to initiatives that directly benefit participating families and community members.
JDF Soccer is proud to partner with Houstonians FC (HFC), a long-standing Houston-area nonprofit dedicated to youth soccer development. This collaboration brings together two organizations with aligned values and a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, affordable soccer programs for players and families across The Woodlands, Conroe, and North Houston.
By working together, JDF Soccer and Houstonians FC enhance local training opportunities, broaden competitive and recreational access, and create new pathways for young athletes to grow within supportive and inclusive environments. Together, the two nonprofits represent one of the largest coordinated community soccer efforts in Montgomery County.
Maestro Method is an elite soccer training methodology founded by professional soccer legends Diego Valeri, Agustín Pelletieri, and Leandro Sime. Their unique approach focuses on the technical fundamentals of the game — ball control, passing, dribbling, and shooting — through personalized and small group coaching sessions.
Through our partnership with Maestro Method, JDF Soccer players gain access to world-class training philosophies developed at the highest levels of the sport. Their commitment to player development, technical excellence, and creating each athlete's "signature" style aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate every young player's potential.
SIME SOCCER is a specialized sports management firm founded in Puerto Rico in 2018, delivering tailored football programming to amateur and professional players, families, clubs, and organizations across Argentina, Colombia, Spain, and the United States.
Their offerings span four core programs: technical skill development for players refining their fundamentals, scouting analysis profiling individual players and teams, international training experiences across multiple countries, and online education through SAI Academy. This integrated approach combines player development with real competitive exposure.
Through our partnership with SIME SOCCER, JDF Soccer players gain access to a global network of trainers, scouts, clubs, and specialized agencies — expanding the pathways available to young athletes in The Woodlands who dream of advancing in the sport.
StoneBridge Church in The Woodlands generously provides the training fields where JDF Soccer players practice, grow, and build friendships. Their commitment to serving the community through outreach and youth programs directly supports our mission to make affordable, high-quality soccer training accessible to every family.
By opening their facilities to JDF Soccer, StoneBridge makes it possible for us to run year-round training sessions and community clinics. Their partnership is a living example of how local organizations working together can create real, lasting opportunities for the youth of The Woodlands.
Partnership Standards
All CORE Program Partners are expected to maintain the following standards:
- Licensed coaching staff
- Safe, structured training environments
- Transparent reporting on fund usage
- Alignment with JDF Soccer’s mission and values