Last Updated: October 31, 2025 @5pm
NEW: Press Conference Rehearsal.
Previous Updates:
New videos added: personality-pose inspiration and freestyle-tricks demos. Lunch rules: no sweets (incl. boba, smoothies). Beverage rules: no soda. Allowed: water, milk, chocolate milk, lemonade, sparkling water. “What to wear/pack”: small props allowed (sunglasses or hat).
(October 15, 2025) Section added - Visit POST Houston Before Media Day with tips for previewing shoot locations and meal options. Added detailed, full-day schedule to Overview. Press conference location set to the POST X Atrium. Personality promo poses location at the Red Room at Art Club. Futbol skills photos and video on the POST rooftop space. Added photo/video previews in Be Ready For section to show each shoot location so families know what the spaces look like. All other event details remain the same.
(October 9, 2025) Media Day Questionnaire added. Students received printed copies in class. A PDF version is now available in the Be Ready For section of this page.
(October 8, 2025) Media Day date confirmed — Monday, November 3, 2025 at POST Houston. Added optional but encouraged Flag Pose to the Professional Photo Shoot section. Students may bring a large flag of their country to hold behind their back for a powerful, full-frame shot. Nexus will provide U.S. flags for students representing the United States.
(October 3, 2025) Added tentative event date & location details, press conference times, lunch information, and student prep guide.
Please note: Media Day details are subject to change. Families are encouraged to check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.
NEW: Press Conference Rehearsal.
Previous Updates:
New videos added: personality-pose inspiration and freestyle-tricks demos. Lunch rules: no sweets (incl. boba, smoothies). Beverage rules: no soda. Allowed: water, milk, chocolate milk, lemonade, sparkling water. “What to wear/pack”: small props allowed (sunglasses or hat).
(October 15, 2025) Section added - Visit POST Houston Before Media Day with tips for previewing shoot locations and meal options. Added detailed, full-day schedule to Overview. Press conference location set to the POST X Atrium. Personality promo poses location at the Red Room at Art Club. Futbol skills photos and video on the POST rooftop space. Added photo/video previews in Be Ready For section to show each shoot location so families know what the spaces look like. All other event details remain the same.
(October 9, 2025) Media Day Questionnaire added. Students received printed copies in class. A PDF version is now available in the Be Ready For section of this page.
(October 8, 2025) Media Day date confirmed — Monday, November 3, 2025 at POST Houston. Added optional but encouraged Flag Pose to the Professional Photo Shoot section. Students may bring a large flag of their country to hold behind their back for a powerful, full-frame shot. Nexus will provide U.S. flags for students representing the United States.
(October 3, 2025) Added tentative event date & location details, press conference times, lunch information, and student prep guide.
Please note: Media Day details are subject to change. Families are encouraged to check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Press Conference Rehearsal Video (Please have your child watch)
- Students will watch from and line up at the top of the X staircase in order.
- The student listed first, is the student who will lead the group. That student will introduce himself/herself first, then the group will follow. The leaders in the rehearsal video are Emi and Kenzy.
- The leader will answer the first question, then I will ask questions down the table. After the last question, Señora Henderson will ask the Spanish question to the student(s) answering the question in Spanish.
- Ms. Canales will then speak to the students, and the students will sign the pledge, look up when finished for a photo with the staff behind them.
- They will exit (pushing their chairs in) following the leader, back up the stairs quietly.
Groups w/leaders and Spanish questions:
- Students will watch from and line up at the top of the X staircase in order.
- The student listed first, is the student who will lead the group. That student will introduce himself/herself first, then the group will follow. The leaders in the rehearsal video are Emi and Kenzy.
- The leader will answer the first question, then I will ask questions down the table. After the last question, Señora Henderson will ask the Spanish question to the student(s) answering the question in Spanish.
- Ms. Canales will then speak to the students, and the students will sign the pledge, look up when finished for a photo with the staff behind them.
- They will exit (pushing their chairs in) following the leader, back up the stairs quietly.
Groups w/leaders and Spanish questions:
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Overview
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Location: POST, Houston Arrival Time: 8:00 AM Press Conference Start: 8:30 AM Press Conference Location: POST Atrium Detailed Schedule 8:30 – 9:30 AM: Signing Event in the Atrium (press conference and signing with students, staff, parents) 9:30 – 9:45 AM: Group photos (whole‑school, then class photos); parents dismissed 9:45 – 10:00 AM: Transition to stations 10:00 AM – 12:05 PM: Group stations (Red Room, Portrait Room, Rooftop; 55‑min rotations) 12:05 – 12:30 PM: Lunch at POST Market (International Food Hall) 12:30 – 3:15 PM: Group stations continue 3:15 – 3:20 PM: Dismissal (from POST) Parents are encouraged to attend the press conference. At 9:45 AM, parents will be excused after group photos — the rest of Media Day is a student-only event. Attendees & Guests
The following guests are expected or invited to Media Day: - Nexus Parents - Invited Media (list of confirmed RSVPs will be shared here) - Chris Canetti, FIFA World Cup Houston Host Committee President – Invited (not confirmed) - City of Houston – Invited (not confirmed) - World Cup FIFA Delegate – Invited (not confirmed) - Houston Dynamo Leadership – Invited (not confirmed) - Sponsors – Invited (not confirmed) Drop Off & Pick Up
Drop off and pick up is at POST (not Nexus). Drop off: 8:00 AM Pick up: 3:15 PM Carpools back to Nexus must be arranged directly between parents. If your child is leaving with another family, the school must be notified in advance. Specific details for drop off and pick up will be posted closer to the date. Parking at POST
The first 60 minutes are free. After that, hourly rates apply. Check POST’s parking info here. Please plan accordingly for the press conference and dismissal. |
What to Wear & Bring
Arrival Outfit (wear when you arrive at POST): - Nexus polo - Nexus shorts - Black socks - Tennis shoes or futsal shoes (no slides, Crocs, or cleats) Pack in Backpack: - White or Red (for High School students) NEW Nexus training top (extra) - Cleats - Small water bottle (must fit inside backpack) - Nexus-approved Fuel - Small towel (if you get sweaty) - Any toiletries for touch-ups (hair, make-up) - Small prop (sunglasses) - Jewelry that is not distracting is allowed (bracelet, watch, necklace, earrings) - Flag of your country (optional but encouraged). This will be part of the photo shoot. See the Professional Photo Shoot section for more details and visual inspiration for the pose. Students should not bring phones to Media Day. If it is absolutely necessary, the phone must remain on silent in the backpack at all times. Any phone seen out will be collected and returned at the end of the day. Lunch
Students will eat at POST Market (International Food Hall). View the food options here. Students must: - Choose their lunch spot and meal ahead of time - Bring cash or a credit card for payment. Students should plan to carry and keep up with their own payment method. Please be sure to bring enough cash or a card to cover their chosen meal. - Phones will not be allowed (no Apple Pay) - No sweets with lunch, including boba and smoothies - No soda. Allowed drinks: water, milk, chocolate milk, lemonade or sparkling water Visit POST Before Media Day
Optional, but useful. Plan a quick visit to preview shoot areas and reduce day-of uncertainty. Why go? See the actual locations: Atrium (press conference), Red Room (personality poses, requires Art Club ticket to preview), Rooftop space (futbol skills). Ticket note The Red Staircase sits within Art Club. Families must buy a ticket to view it on a pre-visit. No ticket needed on Media Day. Access is coordinated by Nexus staff. Food planning Walk through POST Market to try out the restaurants and pre-select a meal. Tips for your Pre Media Day Visit - Respect venue rules and other visitors (Remember, you are always representing Nexus). - No ball use inside. - Rooftop access depends on weather. |
What to Expect
Media Day is a professional experience where our students represent Nexus in public and on camera.
Expectations:
Professional behavior at all times.
Any misbehavior may result in immediate dismissal from the event. Parents will be contacted to pick up their child.
Students must read, sign and follow the Media Day Code of Conduct and the Nexus Pledge.
Media Day is a professional experience where our students represent Nexus in public and on camera.
Expectations:
Professional behavior at all times.
Any misbehavior may result in immediate dismissal from the event. Parents will be contacted to pick up their child.
Students must read, sign and follow the Media Day Code of Conduct and the Nexus Pledge.
Press Conference and Signing EventPress Conference Location - POST AtriumBe Ready For:
Interviews - Live, on-stage press conference: students answer one selected question (no retakes). - Spotlight interviews: students answer a set of questions in front of only the camera (retakes allowed). Questionnaire: - Completed in advance at school to help prepare thoughtful answers. A copy of the questions are available here: Click to access the PDF. |
Required Portrait PosesProfessional Photo Shoot (Portraits)
4 Required Poses, 1 Optional. Practice all poses smiling and not smiling. - Arms crossed (smiling and not smiling in polo) - Walking pose (training top) - Nexus "X” arms pose - 2 to 3 fun / unique personality poses will be after the required shots. Any poses with the ball need to be with the ball at a stop (i.e. no juggling). - Flag Pose (Optional but encouraged). Bring a large flag of your country to hold behind your back for a powerful, full-frame shot. Flags will be featured in individual photos for students who bring them (Nexus will provide a U.S. flag for students to use). Flag Pose Inspiration: Example 1, Example 2 |
Personality Poses - Be Creative and Have Fun!
Rooftop Photo Shoot
- Action shots with the ball in movement.
Video Shoot (two parts):
- Personality Promo poses in POST’s Red Room at Art Club (without a ball).
- Futbol skills filmed at POST’s Rooftop location.
- Action shots with the ball in movement.
Video Shoot (two parts):
- Personality Promo poses in POST’s Red Room at Art Club (without a ball).
- Futbol skills filmed at POST’s Rooftop location.
POST Rooftop
The Red Room at Art Club
Additional examples will be posted soon.
FRESSTYLING EXAMPLE: |
VB HYPE: PERSONALITY POSES EXAMPLE (but with no ball at your feet): |
SPONSOR MEDIA DAY
Media Day at POST Houston is one of the most exciting moments of the year, a full-scale production featuring professional interviews, rooftop filming, creative reels, and photography that captures the heart of Nexus. This event costs nothing for Nexus students. Each student will receive the digital file of his/her smiling polo headshot as the school photo and a class photo at no charge. Think of this as the coolest picture day ever.
To help bring this incredible day to life, families can take part in one of two exclusive sponsorship options:
$650 — Family Sponsorship (Premium Experience)
Celebrate your child’s journey and help make Media Day possible.
Includes:
$400 — Media Package
Only the 1-minute reel and the portraits taken of your child. (Approximately 10-15 digital photos)
All funds directly support the production and creative team behind Media Day — from videographers and photographers to editing, lighting, and venue costs. Your participation ensures every Nexus student shines on camera and walks away with memories that last a lifetime.
Media Day at POST Houston is one of the most exciting moments of the year, a full-scale production featuring professional interviews, rooftop filming, creative reels, and photography that captures the heart of Nexus. This event costs nothing for Nexus students. Each student will receive the digital file of his/her smiling polo headshot as the school photo and a class photo at no charge. Think of this as the coolest picture day ever.
To help bring this incredible day to life, families can take part in one of two exclusive sponsorship options:
$650 — Family Sponsorship (Premium Experience)
Celebrate your child’s journey and help make Media Day possible.
Includes:
- 1-Minute Professional Highlight Reel by your one-and-only Luisito Gomez featuring your child (press conference, rooftop interview, rooftop freestyle/tricks, and personality footage)
- All Professional Photos, including rooftop portraits, of your child.
- Recognition as a Family Sponsor in the official Media Day video credits
- Premium seating at the morning press conference.
$400 — Media Package
Only the 1-minute reel and the portraits taken of your child. (Approximately 10-15 digital photos)
All funds directly support the production and creative team behind Media Day — from videographers and photographers to editing, lighting, and venue costs. Your participation ensures every Nexus student shines on camera and walks away with memories that last a lifetime.
Media Day Resources
Previous Media Day Videos:
To help new Nexus families understand what Media Day is like, here are some highlights from past events. Watching these will give you a sense of the atmosphere and expectations.
Tip: Share these with your child before Practice Day so they know what to expect.
To help new Nexus families understand what Media Day is like, here are some highlights from past events. Watching these will give you a sense of the atmosphere and expectations.
Tip: Share these with your child before Practice Day so they know what to expect.
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Inspiration Guide for Nexus Students: Be ready. Be confident. Be yourself.
On Media Day, you’ll be on camera for interviews, photos, and skill videos. This is your chance to represent Nexus and show your personality.
Photo Poses
You’ll be asked to do 4 poses:
Video Skills
- Promo Poses in the Red Room (celebrations, pointing, clapping, etc.)
- Futbol Skills outdoors (your best footwork, juggling, or signature move that shows off your style on the ball)
On Media Day, you’ll be on camera for interviews, photos, and skill videos. This is your chance to represent Nexus and show your personality.
Photo Poses
You’ll be asked to do 4 poses:
- Arms crossed – one smiling (confident & approachable) and one serious (focused & strong)
- Walking pose – natural & in motion
- Nexus “X” arms – representing our school
- Personality pose – something fun that shows your unique style
Video Skills
- Promo Poses in the Red Room (celebrations, pointing, clapping, etc.)
- Futbol Skills outdoors (your best footwork, juggling, or signature move that shows off your style on the ball)
Volleyball Hype Video - Personality Pose Inspiration |
Futbol Freestyle and Tricks Inspiration |
Tips for Standing Out
- Keep your energy up — even serious poses should feel alive.
- Eye contact matters — show confidence.
- Pick skills that you can do smoothly and confidently.
- Let your unique personality shine — don’t copy, make it your own.
Remember: You’ll have a practice day at Nexus (date TBD) to test poses and skills before Media Day. Parents, please encourage your child to practice at home.
Media Day from Professional Clubs
For inspiration and to see what Media Day looks like at the highest levels
Behind the Scenes – Liverpool FC
Behind the Scenes – Manchester United
Behind the Scenes – West Ham United
Behind the Scenes – Liverpool FC Women
Behind the Scenes – Utah Royals FC (NWSL)
Behind the Scenes – Arsenal WFC
Posing Ideas
Examples of fun, creative, but professional poses
Pose Inspiration 1
Pose Inspiration 2
- Keep your energy up — even serious poses should feel alive.
- Eye contact matters — show confidence.
- Pick skills that you can do smoothly and confidently.
- Let your unique personality shine — don’t copy, make it your own.
Remember: You’ll have a practice day at Nexus (date TBD) to test poses and skills before Media Day. Parents, please encourage your child to practice at home.
Media Day from Professional Clubs
For inspiration and to see what Media Day looks like at the highest levels
Behind the Scenes – Liverpool FC
Behind the Scenes – Manchester United
Behind the Scenes – West Ham United
Behind the Scenes – Liverpool FC Women
Behind the Scenes – Utah Royals FC (NWSL)
Behind the Scenes – Arsenal WFC
Posing Ideas
Examples of fun, creative, but professional poses
Pose Inspiration 1
Pose Inspiration 2
FAQs
What should my child wear?
Students should arrive looking professional and camera-ready.Students should arrive wearing: Nexus polo, Nexus shorts, black socks, tennis shoes or futsal shoes (no slides, Crocs, or cleats).
In their backpack, they should pack: White or Red (High School students) Nexus training top, cleats, small water bottle (must fit inside backpack), a flag of their country (to be included in the photo shoot), payment method for lunch (cash or card – no ApplePay).
Can my child bring a phone?
No. Phones will not be allowed during Media Day. Students will not be able to use ApplePay for lunch purchases. If it is absolutely necessary, the phone must remain on silent in the backpack at all times. Any phone seen out will be collected and returned at the end of the day.
Will there be transportation provided by Nexus?
No. Drop-off and pick-up are both at POST. Carpools back to Nexus must be arranged between families, with notice to the school if your child is leaving with someone else.
Can siblings or extended family attend the press conference?
Seating is limited. Priority is given to parents/guardians of Nexus students.
What happens if my child is late?
It is critical that students arrive on time. A late arrival may result in missing the press conference portion of Media Day.
What happens during the practice day at Nexus?
Students will rehearse answering interview questions, practice required poses, and try out their futbol skills for the camera.
Will parents get a full set of professional photos and videos?
Each family will receive the smiling polo headshot. An additional photo/video package will be available for purchase. (Details TBA)
How long will Media Day last?
Students will remain with Nexus staff for the full school day. Pick will be at the same location (POST) at 3:15.
Can parents stay past the press conference?
No. Parents must exit the event at 9:30 AM. Students will remain with Nexus staff for the rest of the day.
What if my child misbehaves?
Media Day is a professional event. If a student cannot uphold expectations, parents will be contacted immediately to pick up their child.
What if my child gets nervous or doesn’t want to speak on stage?
All students will prepare and practice in advance. Coaches and staff will support them through the process. Participation is expected as part of Media Day.
Can students take group/friend photos?
Not as formal portraits. If time allows, we can capture casual group shots on the rooftop.
Did we miss a question? Send a message to Stephanie, so we can get it answered for you and posted here for all.
What should my child wear?
Students should arrive looking professional and camera-ready.Students should arrive wearing: Nexus polo, Nexus shorts, black socks, tennis shoes or futsal shoes (no slides, Crocs, or cleats).
In their backpack, they should pack: White or Red (High School students) Nexus training top, cleats, small water bottle (must fit inside backpack), a flag of their country (to be included in the photo shoot), payment method for lunch (cash or card – no ApplePay).
Can my child bring a phone?
No. Phones will not be allowed during Media Day. Students will not be able to use ApplePay for lunch purchases. If it is absolutely necessary, the phone must remain on silent in the backpack at all times. Any phone seen out will be collected and returned at the end of the day.
Will there be transportation provided by Nexus?
No. Drop-off and pick-up are both at POST. Carpools back to Nexus must be arranged between families, with notice to the school if your child is leaving with someone else.
Can siblings or extended family attend the press conference?
Seating is limited. Priority is given to parents/guardians of Nexus students.
What happens if my child is late?
It is critical that students arrive on time. A late arrival may result in missing the press conference portion of Media Day.
What happens during the practice day at Nexus?
Students will rehearse answering interview questions, practice required poses, and try out their futbol skills for the camera.
Will parents get a full set of professional photos and videos?
Each family will receive the smiling polo headshot. An additional photo/video package will be available for purchase. (Details TBA)
How long will Media Day last?
Students will remain with Nexus staff for the full school day. Pick will be at the same location (POST) at 3:15.
Can parents stay past the press conference?
No. Parents must exit the event at 9:30 AM. Students will remain with Nexus staff for the rest of the day.
What if my child misbehaves?
Media Day is a professional event. If a student cannot uphold expectations, parents will be contacted immediately to pick up their child.
What if my child gets nervous or doesn’t want to speak on stage?
All students will prepare and practice in advance. Coaches and staff will support them through the process. Participation is expected as part of Media Day.
Can students take group/friend photos?
Not as formal portraits. If time allows, we can capture casual group shots on the rooftop.
Did we miss a question? Send a message to Stephanie, so we can get it answered for you and posted here for all.