About Us
ELITE SOCCER TRAINING IN DFW
ABOUT DFO TRAINING
OUR MISSION
At DFO Training, our mission is to develop young athletes through Christ, character, and high-level soccer training. We challenge every player to sharpen their technique, confidence, discipline, and understanding of the game while encouraging them to keep God at the center of their journey. Our goal is to help players reach the next level on the field while becoming strong, faithful, and disciplined leaders off of the field.
Train with purpose. Play with confidence. Walk with Christ.
DFO MEANING
WHAT DFO STANDS FOR
DFO represents two powerful meanings: Different From Others - Our commitment to providing elite-level training that stands apart, developing players technically, mentally, and as people. David Fernando Ortiz - The name and legacy behind DFO Training. Through the highs and lows of my soccer career, I found Christ and learned to trust His plan. He has strengthened my faith, shaped who I am, and given me a greater purpose through the game. Together, DFO represent faith, excellence, transformation, and a different approach to player development - helping athletes grow in soccer while keeping Christ at the center.
CEO, FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
MEET COACH DAVID ORTIZ
"I'm Coach David Ortiz, founder of DFO Training. I develop confident, disciplined athletes through elite training, strong fundamentals, and a Different From Others mindset- on and off the field."
International Teams:
- US National Futsal Team
- US National 7v7 & Indoor MiniFootball Team
- Colombia National 7v7 & Indoor MiniFootball Team
- Team USA - Kings League
Professional Club Experience: FC Dallas (USA)
- Youth Development Program
- Trained with 1st team at ages 16-17
- Made debut in scrimmage with professional squad
Indoor/Futsal Professional Career:
- Dallas Sidekicks - 2 seasons (MASL)
- Texas Outlaws - 3 seasons (MASL)
- Lehigh Valley Spirits (MASL)
International Professional Experience:
- CD Guijuelo - Segunda División B, Group 1 (Spain)
- Envigado FC - First Team and U-20 (Colombia)
Recent Competition:
- Los Aliens - Kings League Americas
- Miami 7 - Kings League Club World Cup
- Fut 7 USA National Team
- SGS USA 6v6 National Team
MEET COACH LUCIANO DAROSA
"I'm Coach Luchi from Uruguay, with a love for coaching and watching kids grow on and off the field. Bringing a little South American spice into their game and helping them become the best players and people they can be."
Uruguay | USA
Professional & Collegiate Experience
Career Experience:
- Dallas Texans DA Academy
- FC Dallas ECNL
- PJC - JUCO College Soccer
- Penarol - Professional Trial
- UPSL / USL Experience
Current: Soccer Coach & Player | DFW, TX
MEET COACH DYLAN ORELLANA
"I'm Coach Dylan, originally from Venezuela. I love coaching because it gives me the opportunity to inspire the next generation, help them grow in confidence, and become better athletes and better people. My goal is to make every player feel motivated, challenged, and excited to get better every time they step on the field."
Attacking Midfielder | Winger
Career Experience:
- FC Dallas Academy
- Skagit Valley College | NJCAA
- Northwest Mississippi Community College | NJCAA
- Dallas Sidekicks | MASL
- Grand Canyon University | NCAA D1
Current: Soccer Coach & Player | DFW, TX
MEET COACH JALEN STARKS
"I'm Coach Jay. Soccer has been a major part of my life, and coaching gives me the opportunity to pass my experience and love for the game on to the next generation. I'm passionate about helping players build confidence, sharpen their skills, and push beyond what they thought they were capable of. My goal is to create an environment where every player feels challenged, supported, and motivated to improve not only as an athlete, but as a person every time they step on the field."
USA
Professional & Collegiate Soccer Experience
Career Experience:
- Dallas Texans
- Solar DA Academy
- FC Dallas Premiere
- UCA - D1 College Soccer
- Iowa Western - D1 NAIA
- Richland - NAIA
- North Texas - Professional Trial
- Club de Belgrano - Professional Trial
- Sporting NTX-UPSL
Current: Soccer Coach & Player | DFW, TX
MEET COACH MARIO GARCIA
"I'm Coach Mario, I am passionate about helping young athletes discover and develop their full potential. To me, soccer is much more than just a sport, it's an opportunity to teach discipline, confidence, teamwork, and values that will stay with them both on and off the field. My goal as a coach is to create an environment where every player feels supported, motivated, and challenged to give their best."
6'4 | Midfielder
Professional & Collegiate Soccer Experience
Career Experience:
- Marathon Reserva - Atletico Gallo Academic
- PJC - JUCO College
- UPSL
Current: Soccer Coach & Player | DFW, TX
MEET COACH ADRYAN LEDEZMA
"I'm Coach Adryan. I was raised loving the beautiful sport, and grew up playing 24/7. It taught me many life valuable skills that I will carry the rest of my life. Being the oldest I found myself teaching and showing everyone the beauty of the sport. Brining more passion, love, and hard work that I want to know pass down to the kids. I want to push kids to their max even when they think nothing is left in their tank."
USA | Goalkeeper
Collegiate Experience
Career Experience:
- DKSC Classic League D1/NPL
- DKSC ECRL
- LYON College D3
Current: Soccer Coach & Player | DFW, TX
