VINICIUS DOS SANTOS – TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Coaching Licenses:
- USSF “A” License
- NSCAA Premier Diploma
- NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
- Brazilian Coaching License – Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CFB)
- KNVB – Royal Dutch Football – International Coaching License – Zeist / Netherlands
Coaching Experience:
- Colorado Rapids Soccer Club – Development Academy, CO: 2014
- Futsal Director and Technical Director Scottsdale Soccer Blackhawks, AZ: 2012 – 2014
- Director of Coaching Ahwatukee Foothill Soccer Club, AZ:2010-2012
- Assistant Director of Coaching Pros Soccer Club, AZ: 2009-2010
- Arizona ODP Staff Coach: 2009-2010
- ODP Region IV Camp Staff: 2009
- Staff Coach Sereno Soccer, AZ: 2002-2009
- Staff Coach Men’s Soccer Phoenix College, AZ: 2002
- Staff Coach Tempe Soccer Club, AZ: 2000-2002
- Director of Coaching Brusa International Soccer Institute (Phoenix): 1997-2001
- Director of Coaching Clube Pequeninos do Jockey (São Paulo, Brazil): 1991-1996
- FUTSAL Head Coach – Colegio Equipe – São Paulo Brazil 1995-1996
Playing Experience:
- Clube Pequeninos do Jockey – San Paulo, Brazil
- Sao Paulo Futebol Clube
- SE Palmeiras
- Sao Bento Sorocaba
- University of Sao Paulo (USP)
Education:
- Master of Science of Sport Management – Southern New Hampshire University
MAXI VIERA – FUTSAL HEAD COACH
Coaching Licenses:
- USSF “B” License
Coaching Experience:
- Staff Coach San Tan Legacy, AZ: 2017 – present
- Assistant Coach Qatar Men’s National Team, Qatar: 2015 – 2017
- Staff Coach AFSC, AZ: 2012 – 2015
- Staff Coach Fullerton Ranger Soccer Club, CA: 2009 – 2010
- Technical Director Cisco Soccer Club, AZ: 2007 – 2008
- Staff Coach Desert Elite Soccer Club, AZ: 2006 – 2007
- Staff Coach SC Del Sol Soccer Club: 2001 – 2006
- Staff Coach San Jose Clash, CA: 1999 – 2000
Playing Experience:
- Saint Louis FC
- San Jose Clash, MLS – USA
- Atacama – Chile
- IASA – Uruguay
- Macara – Ecuador
- Huracan – Uruguay
- Rampla Juniors – Uruguay
- Penarol – Uruguay
Education:
- Bachelors in Social Sciences – Universidad de la Republica del Uruguay
- Bachelors in Social Studies – University of Social Studies, Uruguay
- Scuola Italiana di Montevideo, Uruguay
- Italian School of Athens, Greece
MVP Honors Awards
- MLS MVP 15 games of the season 2002
- MLS MVP 12 games of the season 1999
- MVP Chile Cup, Best Midfielder 1996
- MVP Best Player of Uruguay 1994
- MVP Best Midfielder of Uruguay 1993
- MVP Uruguayan League 199
SHAWN COVELY – CLUB DIRECTOR
Administrative Experience:
- Ignite Futsal, Club Director: 2017 – present
- Ignite Volleyball Club, Club Director: 2013-present
- Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach (14’s – 18’s): 2013-present
- USA Volleyball Safesport Director, Ignite Volleyball Club: 2014-present
- North Phoenix Prep Volleyball Director, Head Coach: 2016 – present
- Fountain Hills JV Head Coach: 2015 season
- AGAF Volleyball Head Coach (ages 7 – 18): 2011 – 2013
Volleyball Education / Certifications:
- 2013- 2016: Gold Medal Squared Coaches Clinics
- 2015 USAV Beach IMPACT Certification
- 2014: USAV CAP I Certification
- 2013: USAV IMPACT Certification
- 2014: Safesport Certification
- 2013- 2015: CDC and NFHS Concussion Certification
Soccer Playing Experience:
- 1984 – 1988: Varsity HS Soccer
