MacH.3 Concepts, Ltd. Announces Re Branding For Denver Dynamite Soccer Club

Castle Rock,CO (December 7, 2014)

The Denver Dynamite Soccer Club announced today from their headquarters in Castle Rock,CO that the club is going to undergo a complete re branding. Joe Webb marketing Director for the club said “This is a very exciting time to be a part of this club, organization, and community, The management team for this organization has been working really hard behind the scenes to develop some strategic partnerships that we believe will guarantee this clubs continued growth and success that will make for a smooth transition into the MASL in the next 2-3 years.

 

The clubs re branding is going to include a, new logo, redesigned club website, a new team equipment/apparel partner, and a new team web store that will feature authentic and licensed PASL team apparel.

 

“Basically the new management of the club has decided to overhaul the entire program the only thing that will remain the same is the team name, Denver Dynamite Soccer Club. We felt that this was a good time to build a brand that actually aligns with the missions and goals of the club a little better.” commented Webb.

 

No other details about this re branding have been given out, other than the team plans to reveal the new look Denver Dynamite Soccer Club and the Official team equipment partner at the teams upcoming season opener against their PASL Rocky Mountain Division rival Colorado Blizzard, this will take place at Miller Activities Complex (MAC) in Castle Rock,CO on December, 13, 2014 at 8:15pm, tickets can be purchased on the website or at the door.

The Denver Dynamite Announce New Ownership Structure

Castle Rock, CO ( December 3, 2014) The Denver Dynamite announced today, a partnership group that is led by current PASL Divisional Director, Mac Howell, Mac.H3 Concepts Ltd dba Denver Dynamite Soccer Club will take over control of ownership of the team. Under the terms of the agreement the Denver Dynamite front office duties and game day operations will be handled and managed by this newly formed ownership group.

Mac Howell will serve as the General Manager of the Organization, Mac was recently promoted to Director of Divisions for the PASL because of his management abilities, he brings with him an extensive background in arena soccer management, media relations, graphics and web design. Mac's many years of experience in soccer include working with clubs such as the Colorado Predators, Denver Dragons & Highlands Ranch Heat (Premier Arena Soccer League - Men's Division), Denver Sizzle (Premier Arena Soccer League - Women's Division) and the Denver Dynamite & California Cougars (Professional Arena Soccer League).

“I look forward to continuing a tradition and rebuilding a brand that will eventually return to the Major Arena Soccer League in the coming years.”

Javier Larios will serve as the Operations Director for the Dynamite, Javier's has a very strong business background in the Hospitality and Customer Service Industries, He is also the general manager of Catalina's Diner in Elizabeth, CO so the locals around town now him for his charisma and outgoing personality.

Javier's soccer experience started in Mexico where he was born; he played with Athletico Morelia Soccer Academy now formally known as the Monarcas Morelia First Division Team. In 2003, Javier made his move to the Elizabeth, CO, he played soccer and graduated in 2007 from Elizabeth High school, After school Javier played several season in the CASL with Aquilas Denver,, 3 Lions FC, and was invited to a Colorado Rapids tryouts in 2005, Javier would began his arena soccer debut in 2009 with the former PASL team Denver Dragons before moving to the Denver Dynamite shortly thereafter.

“I’m really excited to be part of this awesome team. We have a lot of local talent and I’m sure that the community is going to enjoy being part of our journey and success. I can’t wait to show all that we have to offer."

Joe Webb will serve as the Marketing/Media Director for the Dynamite; he has a background in Business, Sales, Hospitality, Marketing, and Facilities Management. Joe received his B.S. from Colorado State University in Marketing.

Joe has a history of local soccer playing experience as well; he grew up in Arvada, Colorado, originally played with Club Columbine and joined the Colorado Rush program at its inception. His Team won 5 state championships, two regional championships and one national championship. He played soccer at Fort Lewis College and was team captain of the U-23 Denver Kickers Men's National Championship team.

Joe was quoted as saying “I’m really excited that Mac and Javier brought me in to be a part of this partnership. This is finally my chance to give back to this soccer community that has been so great to me throughout all of these years, this ownership team is committed to bringing a much higher level of arena soccer to the city of Castle Rock and state of Colorado , I think this community deserves and is ready for it.”

The Denver Dynamite are gearing up for their upcoming 2014/15 season opener where they will face their Rocky Mountain Division foes the Colorado Blizzard, this will take place at the Miller Activities Complex, 1375 W. Plum Creek Drive in Castle Rock, on Dec 13th at 8pm, tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids and are available at event or online at denvertnt.com.

Dynamite Call Miller Activity Complex Their New Castle

The Denver Dynamite are pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement to make the Miller Activity Complex (MAC) Fieldhouse; located at 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway in Castle Rock their home field for the 2014-15 season.

Coach Tony Avery looks to sign 24 players to this season's roster; who will be displayed this Sunday, 6:30PM at the MAC in the annual TNT-Black & White match.  Admission will be free and open to the public; though a donation toward equipment and field rental will be accepted.

The Dynamite open their 2014-15 Campaign 8:15PM at home on December 13th.  The season will see the return of long time rivals; Colorado Blizzard, and the Rocky Mountain Bighorns from Colorado Springs, the expansion Real Colorado Edge in Arvada, plus Longmont who have re-branded themselves as Avery Brewing FC.  Each team will play a home and away series with the Denver Dynamite as they look to top the Rocky Mountain Division and represent colorado at Premier Arena Soccer League National Championships.

Single game tickets are just $5 for Adults and $3 for Youth/Seniors.  This year, season passes are in the form of T-Shirts and made to be "Worn With Pride" for $20 or $25 each depending on style. Choose in grey with logo on front only, or in pink with ribbon over logo and Hope Fight Win on the back, or grey with the logo in the front and Worn with Pride/Dynamite till I Die on the back; and all deliveries are guarenteed by December 10th.

Depleted Dynamite Roster No Match for a Full Blizzard

The Denver Dynamite may have been eliminated from the playoffs the weekend prior to this past one, but they still had a chance to play spoiler to the Colorado Blizzard and send the expansion FC Denver packing to the National Finals in San Diego.

Even before this match was reduced to a spoiler, the Dynamite were looking continue their dominance over the Blizzard this year and send the regular season out with a BANG by signing a former MVP with three MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) championships under his belt, former player/coach Chris “Solo” Handsor, for the remainder of the season (and for a possible post season at the time).

But the “Force” was not with the Dynamite as they ended the season on a 2 game slide starting with the loss of Chad Pearson and Josh Elbaum due to injury in the weeks before.  Adding insult to injury, Sean Stedeford, Roby Monroe and Mark Cromie turned on top of a flight issue that prevented Handor from making it to the game.

After allowing 3 goals in the first quarter, the Dynamite appeared to have gotten thing under control in the 2^nd as they not only doubled the Blizzard with shots on goal, but also shut them down completely and head into the lockers still only down 3-0.

Missing a veteran crew in the back proved detrimental in the third period to the Dynamite as time after time they found themselves unable to mark the back post let alone clear many of goal keeper Garrison Goodener’s initial saves.  With 3:13 remaining in the match, Denver would finally stop the bleeding, and end the Blizzard shutout with a Tony Thomas Power Play Goal off a human Wall Pass from Tony Avery to George Hunt.

The Dynamite will still see action on Sunday, March 3^rd at 6:00PM as they are set to host the first annual All Star Game at the Apex Field House. Appearing on the North roster for the Dynamite are Garrision Goodner, Jay Hamilton, Tony Thomas, Tony Avery, Mike Ogletree, Josh Elbaum and Travis Carey.

Denver Dynamite Partner with Mended Little Hearts

The Denver Dynamite and Mended Little Hearts are proud to announce their partnership for the remainder of the 2012-13 Premier Arena Soccer League season.

The mission of Mended Little Hearts (MLH) of Colorado Springs is to make a positive impact in the lives of southern Colorado children, teens and adults facing pediatric and congenital heart disease by providing them and their families a caring support network. Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the #1 birth defect in the world. About 1 out of every 100 babies are born each year with a CHD, approximately 40,000 per year.  This year, approximately 4,000 babies will not live to see their first birthday because of CHD’s.

The Dynamite's Technical Director & Coach, Chuck Estrada, has a very special relationship with Mended Little Hearts; not only does he volunteer on the leadership team he is also a survivor of Congenital Heart Defect but is awaiting heart transplant.  Chuck devotes his time and what little energy he has on a daily basis between the team and this wonderful group.  This season the Denver Dynamite felt that it was a perfect way to show our appreciation to both MLH and Coach Estrada by forming this partnership to help spread the word about the #1 killer of children in the US!  

"These kids are incredible and brave and I want to show kids and parents alike that someone who has dealt with this disease can become whoever they want, like a soccer player or soccer coach!".  Estrada goes on to say "CHD survivors are just that... Survivors!  In the end we are not defined by our less than whole hearts, we are defined by who and how our hearts reach!"

Mended Little Hearts of Colorado Springs provides support and education for families whose newborns have been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects and Disease.  The donations that we receive both online and off are used to fund our care bags to support inpatient families at the local hospitals.  We host monthly support group meetings, children’s activities and provide families with food, education and support while they are living at the hospital or nearby facilities.  Many of the families that we serve will spend weeks or months away from home while their newborn babies and children undergo procedures to save their lives.  Procedures can be simple such as repairing a small hole in the heart through a catheter or as complex as open heart surgery.

The Denver Dynamite 's next home match is at 3:15pm on Sunday, January 13th at the Apex Field House in Arvada.  Tickets are only $5 per adult, with a portion of the proceeds going back to Mended Little Hearts of Colorado springs, and kids under 12 or wearing a Colorado Youth Soccer jersey gets in free all season!!

Sparks Fly as Dynamite Outlast Cavalry

Three weeks ago, when the Denver Dynamite faced the CSC Cavalry in Monument, they were denied their 4^th trip to the US Open Arena Soccer Championships Round of 16 suffering a devastating 12-7 loss.  This past Saturday, was a different story as the Dynamite continued to shift their momentum forward toward the post season; but not before a 1^st quarter scare.

The first quarter opened up with an offensive onslaught by both sides, but Dynamite keeper Garrison Goodner was equal to the task for most of it; not allowing a goal until two slipped by in the final 6 minutes of the period.  The second quarter saw the Dynamite ignite as Travis Carey connected with a Josh Elbaum pass into the corner for an upper ninety shot to get Denver on the board.  Seven minutes later, Sean Stedeford would send a Tony Thomas restart rocketing into the back of the netting to end the half with both teams level at 2. 

The third quarter opened with a bang as the Dynamite continued to let their sparks fly as Ryan Truxal gave Denver their first lead of the night just 56 seconds in.  Not even a minute later, Justin Ferguson would convert off of rookie George Hunt to extend their lead to 4-2.  But the Cavalry would find their way to the back of the net to draw the game within 1 halfway through the period.  The defensive battle would continue with Goodner making several clutch saves, and just when it appeared that the game was destined to head into the 4^th as is, Travis Carey lit of the boards again burying a Tony Thomas corner kick for the eventual game winner.

Enter the fourth quarter; all the frustration from both offenses began to mount resulting in 3 power plays.  While the Dynamite, could not find their way past Orlando Rojas again, the Cavalry were able to convert on their power-play to make it a one goal game once again.  However, the Cavalry would self-destruct on their attack with an illegal slide in the Dynamite’s offensive zone meriting a blue card and a power-play with just 3:35 remaining in the match followed by a scuffle in front of the net that may have proved the Cavalry’s Scotty Lilibridge lucky to have just exited the match with a yellow card; and the Dynamite would hold on for their first victory of the season and to close out 2012 in 2^nd place.

“We were able to play a much better and more up tempo game despite not having 5 key players Joey Covillo, Jay Hamilton, Michael Ogletree, Roby Monroe and Mark Cromie who were not available for this match. Going down 2-0 early, we were able to make the necessary adjustments to win the next 3 quarters and ultimately pull off the 5-4 win! With players like Ryan Truxal, Luke Burgard, George Hunt and Greg Borchers stepping up in replacement, these younger guys gave a spark that turned the tables and helped us to the victory! Tonight showed that we can count on everyone on this team to make and impact and difference when called upon" said Coach Estrada.

The Dynamite return to action January 13^th at their home in the Apex Field House against Cavalry for their final regular season meeting and if the past two matches have anything to say; it sure will be another barn burner.  Single Game tickets are still available online or at the door for just $5.

Dynamite Fall to FC Denver in Regular Season Opener

     Friday night saw the PASL-Premier Rocky Mountain Division 2012-13 season open with a new inner city rivalry in front of a packed house at the Westminster Sports Center, as a veteran Denver Dynamite club took on FC Denver in their inaugural PASL match.  Youth would trump experience in this installment of the new rivalry, as FC Denver set out to prove they belong at the PASL-Premier level.

     The first goal would come one and a half minutes in for the Dynamite by Justin Ferguson, assisted by Chad Pearson on a play that originated as a set piece.  Midway through the First Quarter, Tyler Imbrongo would score the first goal in FC Denver PASL history, to even the match.  Unfortunately for the Dynamite, Chad Pearson would have to be helped off the field after this goal, not to return for the remainder of the match.

     FC Denver broke a 1-1 stalemate early in the Second Quarter with three straight goals by Edgar Olivas, Shane Wheeler, and Grant Lundberg; pumping up the home FC Denver crowd.  The Dynamite got back on the scoreboard with a Mark Cromie goal, to cut the score at 4-2.   Joel Miller would answer back for FC Denver with 4 minutes left in the half, to give FC Denver a 5-2 lead going into the break.

     Ryan Tuomi would extend the FC Denver lead in a low scoring Third Quarter, which saw Jay Hamilton score late in the period off a free kick at the top of the arc to cut the lead to 6-3.

     Alex Aguirre opened the scoring for FC Denver in the 4th quarter to give the men in green their biggest lead of the night up to that point at 7-3.  After a disallowed FC Denver goal, former Colorado Predator / Colorado Lightning star Josh Elbaum knocked home a Jay Hamilton pass to cut the lead to 7-4.  With renewed hope, the Dynamite pulled their keeper and brought in the 6th attacker, but it was too late.  The Dynamite were caught giving up a free kick at the top of the arc to FC Denver without a goaltender, and 6th attacker Jay Hamilton could not stop Joel Miller as he blasted the free kick into the top of the net.  After a handball against Hamilton, FC Denver would score a power play goal by Brian Svoboda to round out the scoring at 9-4.

     Jay Hamilton led the Dynamite with 10 shots, one goal, and one assist.  Joel Miller led FC Denver with 2 goals in a match that saw 8 different goal scorers for FC Denver, and 4 for the Dynamite.   Both starting keepers turned in great performances, with the Dynamite's Garrison Goodner earning 19 saves, and FC Denver's Wally Fink collecting 26.

     The Dynamite home opener is this Saturday at 8:30pm at the APEX Field House in Arvada.  Single Game tickets are available for $5, and group season passes (4 people for 4 games each) are still available for only $35, with proceeds going to Mended Little Hearts.  Tickets can be purchased on the Dynamite website , just click on the Store link on the main menu.   The Dynamite will be facing defending Division champion Colorado Blizzard, who are coming off a 14-4 victory on Saturday over the CSC Cavalry. The Cavalry defeated the Dynamite in an US Open Cup Qualifier 12-7 the previous weekend.   The Dynamite must be at the top of their game for this crucial early season match, as it is now clear that there are no weak teams in this division. 

Rebuilding an Arsenal: That is Dynamite!

After last season’s 2nd place finish, the Denver Dynamite decided to revamp the team with a fresh look built around its original core.

After securing another deal with the Apex Center to be the home field again for the 2012-13 season; Technical Director and Coach, Chuck Estrada reached out to Jay Hamilton to be the Player/Coach for the Dynamite.  Jay was one of the first players signed, and a key component to the success, by the Denver Dynamite in 2008 - its first pro season.

Jay then brought on, longtime friend and teammate, Tony Thomas as his Player/Assistant Coach for game time flexibility while keeping inline with the core ideas.  

“It’s important to have that extra guy there helping to make key decisions and I trust both Jay and Tony, whether in my presence or my inevitable absences this season.” Says Estrada

With venue and coaching staff in hand, the Denver held their tryouts last month and retained 32 for their preseason camp, before signing 24 to the roster.  Among those signed were Chad Pearson, Sean Stedeford and Travis Carey who were alongside Jay Hamilton and Tony Thomas during the Dynamite’s inaugural season.  Adding further to the core are Michael Ogletree, Robby Monoroe, Mark Cromie, Justin Ferguson and Tony Avery who joined the team in its sophomore season as well as Josh Elbaum (Colorado Lightning).  Others signed were as follows: Garrision Goodner, Greg Borchers, Dan Millard, Danny Bills, Robert Garcia, Jordan Howes, Keegan Miller, Luke Burgard, Ryan Truxal, Joey Covillo, George Hunt, Tyler Amerman and Jordan Oakley.

“We have combined the experience of former professional and Dynamite players with the youth of our new starlets which we will combine to target both Rocky Mountain Division and National Championship berths.” Estrada

The Dynamite open their 2012-13 Campaign 8:30PM at home on December 15^th  after an US Open Arena Soccer Championship qualifying match against the CSC Calvary on December 1^st in Monument.  Single game tickets are just $5 (8 & Up) and season passes, which include admission for up to 4 individuals to all 4 regular season home games are being sold for just $35 with $5 of the proceeds going to the Mended Little Hearts Foundation

Open Tryouts Announced with Denver Naming Dynamite Jay Coach

Arvada, CO – The Denver Dynamite, as they continue to restructure for their return to the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL), have named Jay Hamilton as the player/coach as they return to the Apex Field House in Arvada, CO for the PASL’s amateur development league: Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL-Premier) 2012-13 Season.

Jay Hamilton was one of the first 6 players signed to Dynamite in 2008 for the inaugural 2008-09 PASL season where he was the first player to score 7 goals in a single game on March 1, 2009 and still maintains the PASL record for most points in a match with 11.

Joining Coach Hamilton, will be at least 5 returning PASL players and maybe you if you got what it takes as the Denver Dynamite (winningest and longest running Pro/Semi-Pro indoor franchise in Colorado) is looking to fill its remaining roster spots for the 2012-13 season.

Open tryouts are fast approaching and will be held on Oct 13th at Apex Field House from 8-10pm!! We are asking all players to pre-register by sending me an email, or going online to Facebook and commenting on our page. Tryouts will cost players $25 and will guarantee an honest look by our coaching staff. Future tryouts may be conducted on Oct 20th or 27^th as necessary.

Dynamite Look to Finish the 2011-12 Season with Heart

February is going to be a big month for the Dynamite.  Not only is it the biggest home stand of the season for them with 3 of the last five games at Apex, but February is also National Heart month! And in appreciation for our Head Coach, the Dynamite want to honor all of those who have suffered or have had friends or family dealing with this deadly disease at each and every match in our final home stand this month.  We will play with Heart!

As a few of our fans know, Chuck Estrada has been suffering from a Congenital Heart Disorder that has ended his playing career and until this season his coaching career.  Chuck is currently on the Heart Transplant List and has gathered strength from his players to keep him going on the sideline.  This along with the Mended Little Hearts, has helped him with a new found purpose to succeed. "I've known, worked and even played with Coach Estrada for many years.  He has always been not only focused but a fighter; never a quitter.  Ad that is exactly why I asked Chuck to come back into the league with the Dynamite because I knew he would bring that level of competition to the floor.  Which is what the fans want and the pool of talented players in Denver need." Mac Howell, Rocky Mountain Regional Manager for the PASL-Premier.

Before taking an 18 month leave from coaching, Estrada led the Denver Dynamite (at the time in the Professional Area Soccer League) to an appearance in the PASL-Pro playoffs and 2 quarterfinal appearances in the US Arena Open Cup.  Since his return to coaching, he again has led the Dynamite to another quarterfinal appearance in that same open cup, but under the semi-pro/amateur status the Premier Arena Soccer League holds (PASL-Premier).

"We have been able to regroup and for the first time in a month will have a full squad to compete against all the quality teams in the Rocky Mountain Division. I decided to come back and head up this team because I have unfinished business.  I feel that I let these guys down in 2010 when I had to step away from the team because of my ailing health.  Now, no matter what I want to give these guys a fighting chance to do something good for themselves and the city!" Coach Estrada

Now the Dynamite are looking to close out the season with a run to the PASL-Premier National Championships.  Denver can still take the Division title by winning each of their final 5 games, but need only to either win 3 with either a pair of Fury ties/losses, win 3 (including Ft. Collins) and tie at least 1 if the Fury should defeat the Blizzard, or win 4 as long as the Fury fail to win both their final 2 matches to qualify.

The fact that its heart month and the chance that the Dynamite can finish the season in 1st shows the spirit that Coach Estrada brings to the table.  "I think what Chuck has done for this team and players have showed his true character.  He has done everything in his power to try to make us succeed and give us a place to play.  We understand what he is going through and praying everyday that he gets that phone call he rightfully deserves.  As for the remainder of the season and playoffs, as a team we have to take it one game at a time.  All we can control is ourselves.  We can't worry about what the other three teams are doing.  If we win our games that are left on our schedule then it will give us a good chance to compete for the league title.  If you put our fate into other teams hands it usually doesn't turn out so good.  We have a good squad and if we play at our best ability we know we can get the job done." Captain Jay Hamilton.

The Dynamite return to league action at 9:30PM this Friday at their new home, Apex Field House, 10664 W 58th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002, for what will be a heated match with newly formed rival, the Colorado Blizzard as they continue to look at capturing their first Rocky Mountain Division, and PASL-Premier championship titles.   Single game tickets are just $5 at the door for general admission, or $15 to get a group of 4 over the age of 8 in the door.  Also, Family4Life season ticket packages are still available for just a $40 donation.

Denver Looks to Carey Another Dynamite Player on Their Roster

The Denver Dynamite announced today the triumphant return of former Dynamite and New York Shockers forward Travis Carey as they look to bolster their roster during their Rocky Mountain Divisional and US Arena Open Championship run.

Travis was originally signed as a practice player during 2008-09 season when the team was a member of the Professional Arena Soccer League after a successful season first place finish with New York in the PASL-Premier's New England Division back in 2007-08 .  During the 2009-10 season, Carey appeared on the first team before he experienced a knee injury that cut his season short.

But that didn't leave Travis sidelined for long as he teamed up with Red Rocks Church and o form adult soccer leagues that also run soccer camps for underprivileged youth.  Which proves a quality on the pitch that meshes well with Coach Estrada's off the field activisms making him an exemplary re-addition to the team.

The Dynamite continue to look at capturing their first Rocky Mountain Division, US Arena Open Cup and PASL-Premier championship titles when they open at their new home for 2012 in February: Apex Field House, 10664 W 58th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002.  Single game tickets are just $5 at the door for general admission and Family4Life season ticket packages are still available for just a $40 donation. 

Dynamite to Test ‘3rd Time’s a Charm’ Theory in Arena Open Cup Quarters

-Look to Go Big or Go Home in Dallas-

Though the forecast called for an explosive storm of indoor soccer between rival Colorado Blizzard and the Denver Dynamite, in what could have been a pivotal match with both league and cup implications on the line, it never made to the metro area. Amidst what started as unforeseen issues with HRCA’s Westridge turf ended with the Blizzard forfeiting due sponsorship woes, the Dynamite find themselves walking on to their 3^rd straight Quarter Final in the US Arena Open Cup.

Denver will need to stand tall as they head to Dallas to take on Vitesse in a Texas showdown for a spot in the Semis.  Both teams have only faced each other one other time in history: 2009-10 US Open Cup of Arena Soccer, where Vitesse Dallas handed the Dynamite a 15-2 drubbing before falling 11-7 to the San Diego Sockers.  But that was then, and this is now.  Now the Dynamite look to be quicker on the draw and have the desireto prove they deserve to face the winner of Detroit Waza/Cincinnati Kings; and they plan to do so, "One Touch at a Time."



The US Arena Soccer Open Cup Championship is a separate title from the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL-Pro) championship. The tournament consists of the opening round (open to anyone, including local Mens Open and PASL-Premier teams), regional events, elimination play (round of 16), a final four round and the championship.

The Dynamite continue to look at capturing their first Rocky Mountain Division, US Arena Open Cup and PASL-Premier championship titles when they open at their new home for 2012 in February: Apex Field House, 10664 W 58th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002.  Single game tickets are just $5 at the door for general admission and Family4Life season ticket packages are still available for just a $40 donation.

Give, Receive, Join The Dynamite Family4Life

The Denver Dynamite are pleased to be able to help out Head Coach Charles Estrada, who also serves as The Men & Teen Support Leader for Mended Little Hearts, by making the Family4Life season ticket package available for just a $40 donation.  Each Family4Life package includes 4 tickets for each of the 4 Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL-Premier)’s Winter 2011-12 home games, an $80 value.

Coach Estrada was born with a congenital heart condition called transposition of the great vessels, sometimes termed ‘blue baby,’ and as a newborn his chances of survival weren't good.  He had his first surgery at 20 months old and from that moment on, he started fighting, and he's never stopped doing what doctors said he never would: he grew up, like a normal kid, deciding early on that he wanted to play sports despite the risk it meant for his heart.

Before helping run and coaching Denver Dynamite, Chuck’s accolades include playing for both the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL) Premier Development Soccer League's Pikes Peak Stampede and the Southwest Indoor Soccer League (SWISL)'s Colorado Springs Rattlers from 1995-1996. In 1999 he was drafted by the Utah Freezz of the World Indoor Soccer League (WISL), where after being traded to Houston, it was discovered that his heart condition was destined to keep him from making his professional debut.  But he didn’t let it stop him from perusing his dreams and living his life thru other avenues.

According to Charles, "I think one thing that helped me was that I was an athlete through high school, college and as a semi-professional.  I am now on the leadership team for Mended Little Hearts. I help give support to young adults and teens along w support for the fathers who have Children w Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). My goal is to show families that just because your child had a CHD it doesn't mean that lives are over due to it.”

“In all the years I have known Chuck; I can definitely say that he is a true model of why winners never give up. Coach Estrada has been actively involved in helping others despite being on the transplant list for the past 13 months without luck.  So yes, naturally, he gets anxious every time his phone rings thinking this could save his life: a call from University Hospital in Denver that they've found him a new heart” explains Mac Howell, Rocky Mountain Regional Manager for the PASL-Premier.

And because of this, the Dynamite understands that the Estrada family is going thru tough times and accordingly wants to help raise the necessary monies.  One way the Dynamite have decided to do so, is sell a Family4Life season ticket package with all proceeds going back to the The Charles Estrada Heart Fund.

“The Family4Life package is a wonderful idea. Not only do the fans get a great price, but it is a way to help out someone in need. Basically buying this package is also giving a donation the The Charles Estrada Heart Fund. With knowing Chuck personally, we all know that he needs this fundraiser. He already has been on the transplant list for over the year. All we can do is play the waiting game. So all donations, such as this one, and charity will help out for future bills. It helps the Estrada family out in a major way.” Joseph Tolentino, Operations & Marketing Director.

Coach Estrada, Highlands Ranch Community Association & Everyone at the Denver Dynamite also want to remind everyone about the importance of being an organ donor.

The Dynamite continue to look at capturing their first Rocky Mountain Division, US Arena Open Cup and PASL-Premier championship titles when they open at home January 6th, 7:30PM at the Westridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch, CO. Single game tickets are also available for just $5 at the door for general admission and $1 for HRCA members. The Denver Dynamite will also be accepting donations, online or at the game, in any amount on behalf of the Estrada’s for those who can’t make the season commitment but still wish to help.

 

Charles Estrada Heart Fund (Any Amount Helps)

$40 Season Ticket Package (Includes 4 Season Passes)