Meet the Team
Skilsinho Futsal Academy staff will be fully dedicated to bring the best futsal experience to all classes. The team is very eager to work with all kids, and contribute to their development and growth. We are open for constant feedback to improve the academy and provide the best in class soccer to the young talents.
Program Director:
Ilson Jr. (Ilsinho)
Professional Player:
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Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras 2001 - 2006
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​São Paulo Futebol Clube 2006 - 2007 / 2010 - 2011​
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​Brazil National Team 2007-2008​
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Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk 2007-2010 / 2011-2015
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​Philadelphia Union 2016-2021​​
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Licenses:
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US Soccer Federation (USSF) National B Coaching
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Master's Degree:
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MSc Sports Directorship 2023-2024
Technical Director/Coach:
Fred da Silva
Professional Player:
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America Mineiro 2001-2004
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Guarani Esporte Clube 2005-2006
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Melbourne Victory Football Club 2006-2007
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D.C. United 2007-2011
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Melbourne City FC 2011-2013
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Philadelphia Union 2014-2015
Coach:
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Philadelphia Union Academy Head Coach 2020-Present
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Philadelphia Union II Assistant Coach 2019-2020
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Philadelphia Union Academy U-14 Head Coach 2017-2019
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Philadelphia Union Academy U-12 Head Coach 2016-2017
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Licenses:
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US Soccer Federation (USSF) National A-Senior Coaching
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US Soccer Federation (USSF) National B Coaching
Director of Operations/Coach:
Daniel Gomes
Amateur Level – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Futsal:
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Clube dos Sargentos de Cascadura
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Valqueire Tênis Clube
Soccer:
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Bangu Atlético Clube
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Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
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Master's Degree:
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MSc Sports Directorship 2023-2024
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Certified in Adult CPR/AED by American Red Cross
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