Luis Meneses

Born and raised in Porto, Portugal. At the age of 21 I decided to move to Birmingham, England (UK) to play College Soccer and to study. After a period of 6 years living in England, I decided to move to USA, Atlanta, Ga, to continue my career in Coaching, Education and Exercise and Sports Science. Lived in Atlanta since March 2019 and now living in Tampa, FL.

Since my move to the US, I have been connecting and working for phenomenal organizations and people that helped me grow professionally and helped me understand the American culture. I also had the opportunity to implement and contribute with my experience to different organizations. As a Portuguese and European, soccer was always part of my life since I was 4 years old, and I carried a passion for the game on and outside the field.

Coaching Experience:

• F.C.Porto (Portugal) – u11B/u13B Head Coach – 2011-2013
• West Bromwich Albion F.C.( England) – Assistant Director of Coaching / Lead Program Director (Development Center) – u13B/u14B Coach Academy – 2013- 2019
• West Bromwich Albion F.C.(England) – Department of player development, Talent ID Scouting, Sports Science Department – 2013-2019
• SCCL Premier and ECNL U17B/U18B (USA) – Head Coach – 2019 – Gwinnet Soccer Academy
• Lead Academy Coach U10B – 2019 – Gwinnet Soccer Academy
• NPL ( National Premier League) Boys Coaching Staff – Florida Premier FC.

Education/Coaching Qualifications:

• Major in Exercise and Sports Science/ Sports Management
• UEFA B License Certification (European License)
• USSF C License (United States Soccer Association)
• Portuguese Certification in Physical Education and Coaching