Mike Carvalho

Former Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent High School JV head coach, varsity assistant coach for the Bruins, and Cal Maritime women's soccer assistant coach Mike Carvalho became men's soccer's head coach in October, 2020.

The 2022-23 season is Carvalho's third leading Cal Maritime's men's soccer program.

Before he entered his first season as head coach, Carvalho noted the obstacles and challenges of developing a new program, which prepped him for this new role, and highlighted his experience working alongside Coach Scheese since the program's inaugural season in 2018.

"Emily has been a great mentor, she allowed me the opportunity to develop the women's program with her. From the beginning, she encouraged my participation in program planning and coaching; I still remember our first practice and how excited the players and coaches were to be part of the school's first women's soccer team.

Carvalho added, "My coaching philosophy includes a lot of knowledge, ideas and principles learned from Coach Scheese."

"I am excited to see Mike officially on staff as men's soccer's head coach," said Scheese. "He has already proven his dedication to the growth of our women's soccer program by his contributions of time, soccer knowledge, and I look forward to what the men's program will accomplish with a mentor that keeps each cadet at the forefront of why we coach here. I'm glad we will collaborate to see both teams improve and grow."

Carvalho has coached hundreds of players in youth and adult competitive soccer, working with over 30 club and high school teams while winning three state cups and several league championships. throughout his career.

"Players need to understand not only the roles and responsibilities of each position," explained Carvalho, "but how all the positions can work together to defend against opponent attacks and how to transition into an attack that creates scoring opportunities."

The Benecia resident added, "I want to develop a program where I can build on the talents and skills of our new and returning players by building a structured soccer program. I hope to accomplish this by implementing a methodology of predictive play, constant player communication on and off the field, and use the best practices in technical, tactical, and systemic soccer training. I believe every player needs to be a student of the game.

"As head coach, I am looking forward to leading this fine group of cadets and teaching our players a game I truly love and appreciate."

Carvalho, a Southern Illinois University-Carbondale alum, obtained all three United Soccer Coach Credentials — NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and NSCAA Premier Diploma — in addition to a Master Coach Diploma, the highest United Soccer Coaches certification. Licensed by the U.S. Soccer Federation as a referee since 2007, he also completed coursework towards his Master's in Education at Chapman University.

Outside of his coaching duties and responsibilities, Carvalho manages the technology infrastructure team at AC Transit in Oakland.