Kevin Parada

As Head Coach, Kevin Parada defines the first-team football identity, plans the weekly work, and leads the evaluation process for players trying to advance through North Houston FC.

Kevin holds a US Soccer Federation grassroots 11v11 license and is pursuing the US Soccer Federation D license. His coaching asks players to solve the game at speed through purposeful possession, connected defending, clear positional responsibilities, and feedback supported by film.

His college career began at Notre Dame College when the program ranked in the NAIA top 10 and continued through its transition to NCAA Division II. Kevin earned Freshman of the Year recognition and started 29 of his 32 appearances. Before college, he played four varsity seasons at Ayala High School in Chino Hills, California, earning all-league selection three times.

At club level, Kevin represented US Club Soccer national champion Arsenal FC Academy in Rancho Cucamonga and the FC Barcelona USA U19 Academy in Santa Anita. He later played in the USL PDL for Los Angeles Legends, debuting against MLS club Chivas USA in 2009. During college, he was invited to train with Chivas USA and to participate with the reserve team of Mexican professional club Tigres.