PROFESSIONAL COACHES
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Michel Garbini
Hailing from Vitoria, Brazil, Michel Garbini's soccer odyssey traverses continents, leaving an indelible mark across Brazil, Europe, and the USA. His journey includes representing Brazil U23 and prominent clubs such as Atletico Mineiro, Standard Liege, Aris FC, and FC Dallas, where his versatility shone as a midfielder. Particularly noteworthy are his three seasons at FC Dallas (2013-2016), where he played a pivotal role, featuring in 74 matches, netting 12 goals, and delivering 17 assists from his role as a defensive midfielder. Michel's impact extended to the NASL with Rayo OKC and Miami FC, before embracing the challenges of MASL with the Dallas Sidekicks.
Ivan Muanze-Bengono
Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Ivan Muanze-Bengono has etched his name across both coaching and playing dimensions. As a coach, he has imparted his expertise at Footy Factory and, more recently, at 360 PDP. In the realm of play, Ivan's prowess shines at FORO SC in the UPSL Premiere Division since 2022. His collegiate years at Lubbock Christian University (2017-2022) were adorned with accolades including two-time Lone-Star Conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-Lone Star Conference First Team honoree, and positions on multiple esteemed regional teams.
Gonzalo Santa Martinez
Born in Yecla, Spain. Gonzalo Santa currently goalkeeper for the professional indoor team, Dallas Sidekicks, MASL. Gonzalo has played in important academies in Spain such as Albacete balompié, Real Murcia and Valencia CF, and selected for the U16 team of the state of Castilla La Mancha in the national championship. He has also played in the Second Division at Huracán Valencia CF and Yeclano Deportivo. In the United States, he has played for the Houston Regals, NPSL; Laredo Heats, NPSL; Texas United, USL2. As a coach, he has experience at universities such as Davis & Elkins, Div 2 NCAA, reaching a national ranking among the best 8 in the country. He has also worked as a coach in multiple academies in Spain and the United States.