Miguel Magana

Miguel Magana

Skills Director & 2013, 2015 & 2016 Lions AJAX Head Coach

  • US soccer Grassroots
  • Coerver Diploma I
  • USSF D license
  • USSF C license

Miguel Magana's journey in soccer began at the age of 11 when he joined the Texans, a youth soccer club in Houston, Texas. He honed his skills there until the age of 13 before transitioning to the Chivas USA pre-academy, where he continued to develop as a player until he was 16.


At 16, Magana joined Texas United, another prominent club in Houston, where he played until he turned 18. During his time with Texas United, he showcased his talent and dedication to the sport.


Following his club and high school soccer career, Magana pursued higher education at TWU, where he studied physical education, demonstrating his commitment to sports both on and off the field. Upon completing his studies, he embarked on a coaching career at the young age of 22.


His coaching journey began with the North Texas Legends in the MPL and UPSL leagues. Under his guidance, the NTX Legends achieved remarkable success, finishing as runners-up in the MPL and boasting the best defensive record in the UPSL during his tenure as head coach.


Magana's coaching prowess continued to flourish, and at the age of 25, he joined Dutch FC, where he undoubtedly brought his expertise and passion for the game to further elevate the team's performance.


Throughout his career, Magana has demonstrated a deep understanding of the game, coupled with a strong commitment to developing players both on and off the field. His journey from player to coach reflects his unwavering dedication to the sport of soccer and his desire to inspire the next generation of athletes.


Recent Posts

Playing Time In Select Youth Soccer

By Wilco Ravestijn • 02 Oct, 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 • 03 May, 2023
The Squad System - A better way to Enjoy, Develop & Compete

Rise of the Dutch Lionesses in Women’s World Football

By Wilco Ravestijn • 01 Mar, 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 • 17 Oct, 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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