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)

Mike Gardner

Director & Coach

Current Director of Player and Coach Development for Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh

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)