Meet Our Staff
We are proud to bring you a group of highly accomplished coaches and administrators. Read the bios below to learn more about your coach and other leaders in our community.
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Manny Neves
Director of Coaching
Phone: 619.985.3019
Email: manny@nadosoccer.com
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Manny Neves is an ex-professional soccer player, A licensed coach, USSF licensing instructor, and a master in the skill of soccer. Originally from Portugal, Neves moved to San Diego at a young age already with a love and passion for the beautiful game as well as the skills. Training with Neves is always fun, but challenging. He has led several triumphant teams in his 30+ years coaching. His ability to communicate tactic and demonstrate soccer technique as well as his direct involvement in the development of all players in the Nado Select program is unrivaled.
1997 – Present Director of Coaching, Coronado Youth Soccer League, Coach all ages 5 – 18, concentrating on the most important ages 6 - 12
Licenses
USSF “A” License
USSF Coaching Instructor
National Youth License
Previous Coaching Experience
Director, Manny Neves Soccer Academy
Assistant Director and Coach Villa Soccer Club
Coach, Vogelsinger Soccer
Playing Experience
NASL California Surf
USL, WSL, and MISL (1980-1988)
Villa BU19 at the age of 14
1978 MVP, Soccer World Magazine McGuire Cup (Top 4 teams in the nation performed)
High School All-American and CIF First Team
Languages
Portuguese · Spanish · English
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Brian Hiatt-Aleu
Director of Olders - Boys
Phone: 619.852.2554
Email: brian@nadosoccer.com
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Brian Hiatt-Aleu has been an extremely successful coach at all levels including professional, college, ODP, high school and premier club. His club teams have won 8 league titles, 3 of which were premier, and over 20 tournament titles. He holds a USSF National B coaching license and is currently the Coronado High School Men’s Varsity Soccer Coach. His successes at the high school level include 4 league and 2 CIF championships. He has helped many of his players go on to the collegiate and professional levels.
Coronado Select Soccer Club, San Diego, CA
Director of Boy’s Program/ Head Coach (1999 to present)
- 14 League Titles (7 Premier League Titles)
- 2012 BU19 Cerritos College Showcase Champions
- 2012 BU18 Nomads College Showcase Finalists
- 2010, 2011, 2012 BU18 National Cup Quarter Finalists
- 2010 BU17 Nomads College Showcase Champions
- 2010 GU18 Nomads College Showcase Champions
- 2010 GU18 State Cup Finalists
- 2009 BU17 State Cup Semifinalist
- 2008 BU16 State Cup Semifinalist
Coronado High School, San Diego, CA
Boy’s Varsity Head Coach (2000 to present)
Islander Invitational Tournament Director (2000 to present)
- 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012 CIF Champions
- 2006, 2009, 2010 CIF Semifinalists
- 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 League Champions
- 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 Islander Invitational Tournament Champions
Southwestern College, San Diego, CA
Men’s Assistant Coach (1994, 2003 – 2004)
- 2003 Men’s Pacific Coast Conference Champions
- 2004 Men’s Pacific Coast Conference Runner-up
San Diego Pumitas, National Premier Soccer League, San Diego, CA
Head Coach, Director of Player Personnel (2002 – 2005)
- 2004 Copa Univision Champions
- 2004 Tecate Cup Regional Champions
- 2003 Budweiser Cup Champions
- 2002 Highest point total for 1st year expansion team
Olympic Development Program, San Diego, CA
Head Coach BU16, District 1 (1998 – 2000)
Montgomery High School, San Diego, CA
Girl’s Varsity Head Coach (1994 – 2000)
- 1995 - 2000 CIF Semifinalists
- Achieved school record of 84 wins
United States International University, San Diego, CA
Men’s Assistant Coach (1995 – 1997)
Women’s Assistant Coach (1996 - 1997)
- 1996, 1997 Men’s Western Regional Semifinalists
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Kiko Medina
Director of Olders - Girls
Phone: 619.549.0951
Email: kiko@nadosoccer.com
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Kiko Medina has been coaching for over 11 years and holds a USSF National D coaching license. In addition to coaching at Nado Select, Medina is the Girls Varsity Soccer Coach at Coronado High School (CHS) and Director of Dynamic Soccer Camps. He has led several teams to several championships at club and high school levels. The most recent successes include:
Nado Select:
• 11 Presidio Champions (GU15 Premier and GU14 AAA)
• 10 State Cup Finalists (BU17)
• 09 Presidio League Champions (BU17)
• 08 State Cup Finalists
CHS:
• 12 CIF and Western League Champions
• 11 SoCal Regional, CIF, and Western League Champions
• 10 CIF and Western League Champions and CIF Coach of the Year
• 09 CIF Finalists and Western League Champions
• 08 CIF Champions
Prior to coaching he played at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and then moved on to play professionally for the SD Gauchos, Utah Blitzz (2004 National Champions), and semi-pro with the SD Pumitas. |
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Rogerio Mendes
Pro Coach and Trainer
Phone: 413.204.1395
Email: rogermendes76@hotmail.com
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Rogerio was born in Portugal and immigrated to the United States at a very young age. A devastating ankle injury in his mid teens almost short-circuited his career in the game but the outcome proved contrary. The injury was a catalyst toward a devised tactical approach to soccer, propelling him into the competitive coaching world. Today, with over 15 years of coaching on two continents, Rogerio's primary incentive is ensuring that athletes are educated in the mental and strategic components of soccer as well as the physical, technical and tactical. Soccer is a sport of utter mind and body coordination; there is not one without the other.
Coaching Education:
2012 USSF National B License
2012 NSCAA Goalkeeper Level 1 Diploma
2011 NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
2009 NSCAA National Diploma
2005 UEFA B / Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) Level 2 License
2001 NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
Coaching Experience:
2013/Present Head Coach, Coronado High School Varsity Girls, California
2011/2012 Asst Coach, American International College Men’s Soccer / NSCAA D2 // Springfield, MA
2010/2011 Asst Coach, Massachusetts Youth Soccer U-17 Girls / Olympic Development Program
2008/2011 Head Coach, Junior Pioneers U-13 to U-15 Boys / MAPLE D1 // Massachusetts
- State Semi-Finalist 2009
- Ranked #1 in Massachusetts in 2010 and 2011 by www.gotsoccer.com
- Organized and executed a team trip to Portugal in February 2011
- 3rd Place finish in the Region 1 North League 2011
2010 Asst Coach, Western Mass Pioneers / USL U-23 Premier Development League // Massachusetts
2007 Head Coach, Junior Pioneers U-16 Boys / MAPLE D2 // Massachusetts
2005 Head Coach, SCR Gaeirense U-18 Boys / Portuguese Regional D2 // Portugal
2004/2005 Head Coach, SCR Gaeirense Men’s Futsal / Portuguese Regional D2 // Portugal
2004 Asst Coach, SCR Gaeirense Men’s - Portuguese Regional D2 // Portugal
2003 Head Coach, Junior Pioneers U-17 Boys – MAPLE D2 // Massachusetts
2001/2002 Asst Coach, West Springfield High Varsity Boys // Massachusetts - WMass Finalist D1 2001
Playing Experience:
- C.R.P. Ribafria Men’s Futsal – Portuguese D4 (2003/2004) // Portugal
- Lusitano White, Red and various other teams – PVSSL (1994 - 2002) // Massachusetts
Champion with Lusitano White in 2001
- Westfield State University Varsity Men’s – NCAA D3 (1994) // Massachusetts
- Gremio Lusitano Juniors - LASA U-18 (1990-1991) // Massachusetts
Youngest player on team at age 14
Additional Information:
Language
- Fluent in Portuguese (Speaking, Reading, Writing)
- Intermediate in Spanish (Speaking, Reading)
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Part-Time).
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Jerry Ruiz
Director of Youngers and Goalkeeping
Phone: 619.754.1208
Email: jerry_pumitas@hotmail.com
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Gerardo (Jerry) Ruiz is a D licensed coach, born in Rosarito Mexico and has played in Mexico, the U.S. and Hungary. He has been coaching for over 9 years and is the Director of Goalkeeping and Youngers. Assistant coach for Coronado High school Boys and Girls Goalkeeping.
A high skilled player focusing on ‘One on One’ skills or “ankle breakers” as he calls it.
Coaching Experience:
- Nado Select
- Coronado High School JV
- Assistant Varsity Boys Coronado High School
- Goalkeeping Coach Coronado High School
- Goalkeeping -Director Nado Select U8-U19 Boys and girls
- Youngers- Director Nado Select
- National D License
Playing Experience:
- Baja California Select Team 97-2001
- Southwestern College 2003-2004
- NPSL San Diego Pumitas FC
- NPSL 1st team All-Star 2007
- Tatabanya (Hungary) 2007-2008
- NPSL San Diego Boca FC
Languages
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Scott Loughney
Pro Coach and Trainer
Phone: 619.370.6390
Email: scott@nadosoccer.com
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- Nado Select Coach for 14 yrs
- Numerous Presidio League & Tournament Championships
- National D license
- Played at Long Beach State
- Elementary School Teacher
- Father of 3 Nado Select players
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Prior to coaching, Joao Brantuas grew up playing soccer in Lisbon, Portugal (his country of origin) as well as the United States. As a young adult, he had the opportunity to play NCAA Division One at United States International University under Coach Leonardo Cuellar, Mexican International, where he was eventually named MVP. Since his playing days, Joao has spent over 20 years coaching soccer and has led many teams to great success in both league and tournament play. Key contributors to his success as a coach are his enthusiasm and ability to communicate the game to players. Players coached under Joao not only learn all critical aspects of the game, but they also develop a passion and understanding for the beautiful game.
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Arturo has been coaching club soccer since 1995:
- Coronado Select Soccer Club, San Diego, CA (present)
- Mar Vista HS boys coach (1996-2004).
- Assistant Men's coach at San Diego City College (04-08).
He is currently on the Cal South coaching staff for ODP and coaching education and he holds a USSF "A" license and a Youth National License.
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