Coaching Staff

PAULO NETO
Founder & Director
Paulo Neto is a professional soccer coach, having worked in all levels of the sport in America: four different universities (NAIA, NCAA-II and NCAA-I); three different semi-professional clubs at USL-2 and NPSL; Olympic Development Program at the state, regional, and national levels; and several youth club teams in four different states. Before coming to the United States, Neto played in the youth system of some of the best clubs in the world including Fluminense FC and SC Corinthians (Brazil). He was also pre-selected for the U-17 Brazilian National Team. In the USA, Neto was a 3x collegiate All-American. He holds a USSF “A” License, a USSF Youth National License, and a UEFA “A” License. He is currently the club technical director for West Florida Flames, MLS Next and Girls Academy League club affiliate.

FELIPE LAWALL
Director & Coach
University of West Florida Assistant Men’s Coach (NCAA-II)

Drew Burwash
Director & Coach
Lindsey Wilson College Head Women’s Coach (NAIA)

Sicelo "Stitch" Buthalesi
Director & Coach
Lindsey Wilson College Head Men’s Coach (NAIA)

Drew Gallant
Director & Coach
Pearl River Community College Head Men’s Coach (NJCAA)

Tyler Brock
Coach
University of Northwestern Ohio Head Men’s Coach (NAIA)

Rubem Rodriguez
Coach
Berea College Head Men’s Coach (NCAA-III)

Thomas Pazo
Coach
Crown College Head Men’s Coach (NCAA-III)

Tulio Canineu
Coach
Former College Soccer Player (NCAA-I)

Lucas Canineu
Coach
Former College Soccer Player (NCAA-I)