James Clarkson

"Coach James Clarkson was my coach for only a year but he was a great coach who truly cares about his players. He pushed me to improve while creating a positive and supportive environment. His guidance has helped me grow both on and off the field, and I’m grateful to learn from him."

"I’ve known James Clarkson for years, and he’s someone I have a ton of respect for in our game—both as a coach and as a leader. His experience speaks for itself, from leading at the professional level with the Houston Dash to building and developing players through the Houston Dynamo academy system.

What stands out most about James is his ability to connect the full pathway—he understands what it takes at the youth level, what it looks like at the college level, and what ultimately translates to the professional game. That perspective is rare.

He’s a true professional, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to developing players the right way. Houston soccer is better because of the work he’s done and continues to do."

"Very professional and overall a great coach and person. "

"great coach "

"I known Mr. Clarkson for five years, very personal, appears to be a good coach. He gets the most out of his players. "

"Great Coach and Mentor - Luis Lugo "

"James Clarkson is one of the best coaches that I have every played under. He coached me from when I was 13 until I was 20 and he knows how to get the most out of his players. He is very hard on his players in the best way possible because he wants the best out of them but at the same time he is very personable and can keep up with the banter. He explains every decision he makes on and off the field regarding playing time and tactical decisions which is very important for the self-confidence and well-being of a player. Overall, he is a top-tier coach and would play for him again in a heartbeat."

"Coach Clarkson is always quick to respond, thorough, and professional in what he says. "

"Even though there was not enough space on the team. He made sure to find teams in the same league to keep me playing and stay consistent."

"James is an exceptional person, mentor and coach! "

"Amazing coach, fun to be around and always pushing the team hard"