Kevin Parada

Kevin Parada is the Head Coach of Houston Soccer Club, where he sets the first-team vision, designs weekly training, and runs the player-evaluation framework that moves overlooked Houston players toward professional trials and the next level of the game.

He is a US Soccer Federation 11v11 licensed coach (grassroots) and is currently working toward his US Soccer Federation D license. On the field, he demands high-tempo possession, structured defending, and repeatable set-piece routines, while giving each player clear positional roles, video-supported feedback, and an honest development plan.

Kevin played at Notre Dame College, an NAIA top-10 program that later transitioned to NCAA Division 2. He was named Freshman of the Year and started 29 of the 32 games he played for the Falcons. He was a 4-year varsity soccer player at Ayala High School in Chino Hills, California, earning 3-time all-league selection honors.

His club career included the US Club Soccer National Champions Arsenal FC Academy in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and the FC Barcelona USA U19 Academy in Santa Anita, California. He also played USL PDL for Los Angeles Legends, making his debut against professional MLS club Chivas USA in 2009. During college he was invited to train with MLS club Chivas USA and was also invited to participate with the reserve team of Mexican professional club Tigres.