About the Coaches

Alex Megson

Levo Camp Director Alex Megson has enjoyed a professional career spanning 18 seasons, scoring 123 goals and recording 58 assists in his 176-game career with the Tacoma Stars, Milwaukee Wave, Chicago Riot, Syracuse Silver Knights, Chicago Soul FC, Missouri Comets, Rochester Lancers, Dallas Sidekicks, and Cedar Rapids Rampage. Alex holds the record for the fastest hat-trick (31 seconds) in MASL (Major Arena Soccer League) league history.

Alex's futsal experience includes being selected to the US National Futsal Team's FIFA Futsal World Cup team in Argentina. Alex was also 2nd in scoring on the US National Indoor soccer team in the World Cup in Mexico (Silver Medalist).

Alex is currently the Director of Soccer at Annie Wright School in Tacoma, WA where he is Head Coach for Boys and Girls soccer programs in addition to his role as Director of Camps and Clinics for the Tacoma Stars.

Adriano Clemente

Playing Experience

Youth Player with Cliff Avenue United Football Club
BCSPL – Mountain United Football Club
Provincial Program – BC Soccer
National Training Centre Program Player
Varsity – University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
Current Columbus Football Club Player – Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier
Competed in various competitions including Super Y-League Finals Tournament (Mountain United FC, 2010), Western Canada Summer Games (Provincial Program, 2011), CSYA Nationals (Provincial Program, 2012), Canada Summer Games (Provincial Program, 2013), CIS Canada West (UBC, 2013 and 2015), and CIS Nationals (UBC, 2013 and 2015)

Coaching Experience

Staff Coach – Mountain United Football Club
Staff Coach – Cliff Avenue United Football Club
Technical Assistant – BC Soccer
Head Coach of 2009B Division 1 – Cliff Avenue United Football Club (2020-2023)
Current Head Coach of 2012B Division 1A – Burnaby FC
Current Head Coach of 2009B BCSPL – Burnaby FC

Certifications

All Grassroots certifications
C-License
CSA B License

Yvamara Rodriguez

Playing Experience

Youth Player with Coquitlam Metro Ford
Varsity – Simon Fraser University
Panama Women's National Team
Current Altitude Football Club Player - League1BC
Current Surrey United Football Club Player – Metro Women's Soccer League Premier
Competed in various Provincial Championships and National competitions with Surrey United Soccer Club.

Coaching Experience

Staff Coach – Mountain United Football Club
Staff Coach – Cliff Avenue United Football Club
Staff Coach - Faly Football Club
Staff Coach - Italian Canadian Sports Federation
Technical Assistant – Italian Canadian Sports Federation
Head Coach of 2009 Division 1 Girls – Cliff Avenue United Football Club (2020-2023)
Current Head Coach of 2009 Division 1 Girls – Burnaby FC
Current Head Coach of 2007 BCSPL – Burnaby FC
Current Assistant Coach of Douglas College Women Soccer

Certifications

All Grassroots certifications
C-License

Jordano Pinto

•⁠ ⁠Professional playing experience in Portugal

•⁠ ⁠⁠Current player on the University of British Columbia Men’s Soccer Team. 2024 Canadian National Champions

•⁠ ⁠⁠Previously coached with Vancouver Whitecaps FC

•⁠ ⁠⁠Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from UBC

•⁠ ⁠⁠CanadaSoccer National C License & Children’s Diploma

•⁠ ⁠Currently working for Vancouver United FC as a Technical Lead & BCSPL Head Coach

Brian Iblings

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

Collegiate Level:

Graduate Assistant Coach, Colorado Mesa University Men’s & Women’s Programs, NCAA Div. II 2007

Head Coach, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham WA 2005-2006

-NWAC Coach of the Year, 2006, NWAC Northern Region Coach of the Year 2005 & 2006.

-NWAC Champions in 2006 with an overall record of 33-5-6 in the first two seasons of program's existence.

Head Coach, Green River Community College Auburn, WA 2004

Youth Level:

Youth Development Program Staff Trainer, Seattle Sounders FC 2009-2011

Assoc. Director of Boys Youth Development, Grand Mesa Youth Soccer Association, Grand Junction, CO 2007

Director of Boys Youth Development, Whatcom Rangers FC, Bellingham, WA 2005-2006

Head Coach of U-10 “Future Stars” Academy Eastside United FC, Gresham, OR 2003

USSF "D" Coaching License

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

Professional Indoor: Tacoma Stars, PASL 2010-2012

PDL (Premier Development League): Seattle Sounders Selects 2001, Cascade Surge 2002-2003

College: Concordia University-Portland, OR 2000-2002

-Cascade Conference Champions 2001 & 2002

-Offensive MVP 2002, Top 10 goal scorer in school history

College: Highline CC Des Moines, WA 1999

-Team leading Scorer, NWAC All-Star

Club: FC United, Tacoma, WA (Renamed Washington Premier FC)

-Member of four state championship teams qualifying for Regional championships each year

Why Futsal?

Futsal offers numerous benefits for players of all ages and skill levels.

Improved Technical Skills: The smaller court and smaller, less bouncy ball in futsal demand precise ball control, quick passing, and better first touch. Players develop superior close-control skills that directly translate to outdoor soccer.
Enhanced Decision-Making: The fast-paced, confined space of futsal forces players to think and react quickly. This improves spatial awareness, decision-making, and tactical understanding of the game.
Increased Ball Touches: Compared to traditional soccer, players get significantly more touches on the ball during a futsal match. This increased interaction helps develop better ball handling and technical proficiency.
Tactical Awareness: The small playing area requires players to constantly communicate, move without the ball, and understand complex tactical scenarios in real-time.
Lower Injury Risk: The softer surface and smaller playing area reduce the risk of serious injuries compared to outdoor soccer, making it a safer alternative for players of various ages.

Many world-renowned soccer players developed their skills through futsal, which has been instrumental in shaping their technical abilities. Here are some notable examples:

1. Lionel Messi (Argentina): Perhaps the most famous futsal success story. Messi played futsal as a child in Argentina, which significantly contributed to his incredible close ball control, quick footwork, and spatial awareness. He has often credited futsal for developing his technical skills.

2. Neymar Jr. (Brazil): Another Brazilian superstar who honed his skills through futsal. He played the sport extensively during his childhood, which helped him develop his remarkable dribbling and creative playing style.

3. Ronaldinho (Brazil): A legendary player who, like many Brazilian players, grew up playing futsal. His incredible technical skills and creativity are often attributed to his early futsal experiences.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): While not as extensively documented as some others, Ronaldo has also spoken about playing futsal during his youth and how it helped develop his quick thinking and ball control.

5. Marcelo (Brazil): The former Real Madrid left-back often spoke about how futsal helped shape his technical abilities and creative play.

The Brazilian national team, in particular, has long recognized futsal as a crucial developmental tool for young players. Many Brazilian soccer stars attribute their extraordinary technical skills to early futsal training, which emphasizes quick thinking, precise ball control, and creative play in confined spaces.

This connection between futsal and soccer skill development has led many youth academies and soccer programs worldwide to incorporate futsal training as a key component of player development.

Schedule (Thursday 1/2 and Friday 1/3)

11am-1pmU-10 "Future Stars"

Birth years 2015, 2016 and 2017
Sessions include technical skills, tactical drills and open game play "World Cup" style tournament each day.

1-3pmU-12 "Mini Messis"

Birth years 2013, 2014
Sessions include technical skills, tactical drills and open game play "World Cup" style tournament each day.

3-5pmU-14 "Junior Ronaldos"

Birth years 2012, 2011
Sessions include technical skills, tactical drills and open game play "World Cup" style tournament each day.

Location

South Whidbey Community Center Upper Gymnasium

723 Camano Ave

Langley, WA 98260

Register (Registration includes t-shirt)

Registration Options

Future Stars ($70.00)
U-10 (Birth Years 2015, 2016, 2017)
Mini Messis ($70.00)
U12 (Birth Years 2013 & 2014)
Junior Ronaldos ($70.00)
U14 (Birth Years 2011 & 2012)

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