Coach Salsa, born in Luanda, Angola has been playing soccer from the time he could walk. He currently coaches for Shaw University as the Men's Associate Head Coach, coaches multiple teams for North Carolina FC and is the Founder and Lead Coach of Salsa's11. Learn more about Coach Salsa here.

Coach Salsa continued his soccer career by playing and graduating from NC Wesleyan College. He's also played in Iceland and in the United Premier League(UPSL). Honoring his commitment and passion for the game, he became a graduate assistant coach for NC Wesleyan College and the Head Coach for the U14 TRYSA Boys Team for 2 years. After moving to Raleigh, NC he started coaching for North Carolina Football Club Youth Program and was the Assistant Coach for Wake Tech Community College Men's Soccer Team. Coach Salsa currently is an Assistant Coach at Shaw University DII Men's and Women's Soccer Team.

Awards

As a former student-athlete himself, Salsa was recruited by N.C. Wesleyan where he was named Second Team All-Conference, earned the Sportsmanship Award and helped lead the Bishops through the NCAA DIII East Division Conference Tournament.

Certifications

Coach Salsa obtained a Sports Management degree with a concentration in Coaching from N.C. Wesleyan in 2017. Salsa holds coaching licenses from the United States Soccer Federation and the United Soccer Coaches organization.