Welcome to Soccer the Brazilian Way

Gustavo Donolo (Gus) has played and taught soccer to children for most of his life. Born in Argentina, Gus moved to Brazil at an early age where he learned to play the exciting, fast-paced and highly skilled "Brazilian Style" soccer.

Gus began playing soccer professionally at the age of 15 and quickly rose to the top ranks of South American soccer. He played on top-rated first division teams in Brazil and Argentina and consistently one of the top scores in league and tournament play. In addition, he played for Argentina's National Indoor Team and Brazil's National Beach Soccer Team.

Locally, Gus has served as the head coach for the Northern Regional Olympic Development Program (ODP) Boys U-19 team. He coaches a NCSL team and a WAGS team in addition to training select and travel teams. In 2004/2005 Gus is also serving as a coach for the Super Y League (SYL) Boys U-14 team and was recently Back-to-Back Virginia State Champion with his U-15 boys team. In 2006 Gus will take his team to Regionals. He also coaches a WAGS U-12 Girls teams ranked as one of the top teams in the nation and was Futsal national finalist in California.

One of his U-16 players has just been asked to join the U-17 national Men's team as their center back. This is an elite group of 40 players that is the make-up of two teams for the U17's. This group of players is being groomed to participate in the 2007 World Cup for the U17's. They will train throughput the summer: June 11-22 at Home Depot Center, Carson, California; July 12 - 20 at Domestic Camp in Portland, Oregon; August 4-14 Toyota International Tournament in Nagoya, Japan. All 40 depending on their level of play and phisycal health, will report to Bradenton and IMG Academies on August 20th for their full-time residency program. Bradenton's residency program is an Olympic Games and other professional opportunities. They attend school early morning, and train in the evening and afternoon and their team size will never exceed 40.

This opportunity is sponsored entirely by US Soccer and Nike.

Congratulations to Gus and Soccer The Brazilian Way to place one of our players from VA in this program.

Just announced in October three of Gus Donolo's U17 boys have been selected to the 2007 National ODP.

This Fall season Gus just finished coaching his VSA WAGS U-12 team scoring 92 Goals in 9 games.

DO YOU WANT TO PLAY FOR A TEAM THAT GUS COACHES ?
Click Here for Tryouts information or visit WWW.VSAHEAT.NET

The VSAHEAT U-12 Girls is based out of Haymarket VA & participates in division 1 WAGS. in 2007 Gus has won the Concorde Fire Challenge Cup, the Arlington Spring Invitational and the Jefferson Cup. The Team was ranked #1 in Virginia, #1 in the Region, and #2 in the Nation. This season the VSA Heat has won all games in the 2007 WAGS league, having scored 50 Goals for and only 3 goals against.

On June 7th the VSA HEAT U-12 Girls were 2007 Virginia State Cup Champions winning the finals 3-0.

On July 3rd the VSA HEAT U-12 Girls were 2007 Regional Champions wining the finals 2-1, having scored 25 Goals for and only 4 goals against.

On Thanksgiving Holiday VSA HEAT U-13 Girls participated and won the highly rated 2007 Disney Junior Soccer Showcase tournament in Orlando. They scored an impressive 18 goals for and 0 goals against during the 5 games of the tournament.

Currently VSA HEAT U-14 Girls team is ranked #1 in State, #1 in the Region, and #1 in the Nation.

	OUR STAFF

	*Director of Training*
	*Gustavo Donolo (Gus)* has played and taught soccer to children for most of his life. Born in Argentina, Gus moved to Brazil at an early age where he learned to play the exciting, fast-paced and highly skilled "Brazilian Style" soccer. Gus began playing soccer professionally at the age of 15 and quickly rose to the top ranks of South American soccer. He played on top-rated first division teams in Brazil and Argentina and consistently one of the top scores in league and tournament play. In addition, he played for Argentina's National Indoor Team and Brazil's National Beach Soccer Team. Locally, Gus has served as the head coach for the Northern Regional Olympic Development Program (ODP) Boys U-19 team. He coaches a NCSL team and a WAGS team in addition to training select and travel teams. In 2004/2005 Gus is also serving as a coach for the Super Y League (SYL) Boys U-14 team and was recently Back-to-Back Virginia State Champion with his U-15 boys team. In 2006 Gus will take his team to Regionals. He also coaches a WAGS U-12 Girls teams ranked as one of the top teams in the nation and was Futsal national finalist in California. One of his U-16 players has just been asked to join the U-17 national Men's team as their center back. This is an elite group of 40 players that is the make-up of two teams for the U17's. This group of players is being groomed to participate in the 2007 World Cup for the U17's. They will train throughput the summer: June 11-22 at Home Depot Center, Carson, California; July 12 - 20 at Domestic Camp in Portland, Oregon; August 4-14 Toyota International Tournament in Nagoya, Japan. All 40 depending on their level of play and phisycal health, will report to Bradenton and IMG Academies on August 20th for their full-time residency program. Bradenton's residency program is an Olympic Games and other professional opportunities. They attend school early morning, and train in the evening and afternoon and their team size will never exceed 40. This opportunity is sponsored entirely by US Soccer and Nike. Congratulations to Gus and Soccer The Brazilian Way to place one of our players from VA in this program. Just announced in October three of Gus Donolo's U17 boys have been selected to the 2007 National ODP. This Fall season Gus just finished coaching his VSA WAGS U-12 team scoring 92 Goals in 9 games. DO YOU WANT TO PLAY FOR A TEAM THAT GUS COACHES ? Click Here for Tryouts information or visit WWW.VSAHEAT.NET The VSAHEAT U-12 Girls is based out of Haymarket VA & participates in division 1 WAGS. in 2007 Gus has won the Concorde Fire Challenge Cup, the Arlington Spring Invitational and the Jefferson Cup. The Team was ranked #1 in Virginia, #1 in the Region, and #2 in the Nation. This season the VSA Heat has won all games in the 2007 WAGS league, having scored 50 Goals for and only 3 goals against. On June 7th the VSA HEAT U-12 Girls were 2007 Virginia State Cup Champions winning the finals 3-0. On July 3rd the VSA HEAT U-12 Girls were 2007 Regional Champions wining the finals 2-1, having scored 25 Goals for and only 4 goals against. On Thanksgiving Holiday VSA HEAT U-13 Girls participated and won the highly rated 2007 Disney Junior Soccer Showcase tournament in Orlando. They scored an impressive 18 goals for and 0 goals against during the 5 games of the tournament. Currently VSA HEAT U-14 Girls team is ranked #1 in State, #1 in the Region, and #1 in the Nation.

	*Trainer*	Fabio Vicente, born in Rio de Janeiro, started his soccer career playing FUTSAL for different clubs in his Hometown including some well known C.R. Vasco da Gama and Botafogo F.R. Outdoors he has played for Campo Grande Atletico Clube and Internacional F.C., all 1st division professional club teams in Brazil. Fabio has played for the National FUTSAL Team winning many Championships locally and Over Seas. In US he played 4 years with full scholarship to the University of the District of Columbia. He was selected three times for the ALL NCAA Regional Team and he attended two NCAA play-offs with a award for the best records ever achieved for the school on its soccer history. He is on the Virginia Beach Soccer Team representing the State in all Sand Soccer Tournaments locally and Internationally. He has participated four times at the North American Pro Sand Soccer/ U.S.OPEN organized by the Beach Soccer International Commission with Umbro, held in Virginia Beach every year. On the past seasons Fabio has played an Indoor Pro Soccer with Maryland Tigers(PASL). Fabio was very successful helping to coach LMVSA, Heroes F.C., Bethesda and VSA Heat, NCSL and WAGS teams. He also manages the evaluation’s area of the company working in all events that the STBW participates during the year including the Winter and Summer Camps.
	*Trainer*	Totan Roy, born in the USA, Holds USSF National "B" license, and National Youth License. SYSA Director of Coaching. Head Coach for Sterling FC, U12 Boys NCSL Division 1 Team. He also has 12 years youth coaching experience at various levels. Playing career included NCAA Division 1 @ San Jose State University, and Semi-Pro for San Francisco Glens. Currently Totan trains and runs summer and winter clinics for STBW.
	*Trainer*	Wilson Londono, born in Colombia, Wilson is a former professional soccer player for Deportivo Cali (83 to 88). Wilson coached Junior Varsity teams at Wakefield High School. He coaches a NCSL team and trains both NCSL and WAGS teams for STBW. Wilson is also responsible for the design of the Futsal training for STBW.
	*Trainer*	*Caio Gouveia*, born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Caio has been recognized for his soccer abilities both as a player and as a coach/trainer. He played for one of the best clubs in Brazil and was selected as one of the top 20 Division 1 youth players for eight consecutive years. Caio received a full scholarship to play soccer for George Mason University. He currently is a member of the Brazilian Embassy team and trains NCSL and WAGS teams.
	*Trainer*	Marcelo Iarussi, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, playing from 1983 to 1989 in Boca Juniors, from 1991 to 1992 in Corporacion Deportiva Tulua and in 1993 moved to Club Atletico Guadalajara. He is currently training WAGS and NCSL teams for Soccer the Brazilian Way.
	*Trainer*	Kleber Batista, was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. He playe4d in the Ipiranga Soccer Club and later transferred to Brazilian First Division. Victoria Soccer Club. Currently Kleber is responsible for developing youth programs at SYSA for Soccer the Brazilian Way, besides training WAGS and NCSL teams for STBW.
	*Trainer*	Suzanne (Suzie) Hammersmith, graduated from Radford University and played 4 years as a starter. She played against Mia Hamm, Kristy Lilly and Charmain hooper. As a youth player, she played in several Div 1 WAGS teams and Maryland and State ODP. Awarded at Radford University as MVP in 1990,89 and 88. She was St. John's College HS Varsity Soccer Coach and currently trains variious WAGS, NCSL, MSI and SAC teams and well as individual and small group training in Maryland and Virginia.
	*Trainer*	Bill Elkier, has played soccer since a very young age. Among his accomplishments are State, Regional and National Titles. He played soccer at both University of South Florida and West Virginia Wesleyan College where he won the NIAI National Titles as a freshman. He received his National Coaches licensed in 1993 and has since coached division one WAGSL teams. Bill graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Sports Management. This wells rounds his experience as player and coach as he joins STBW as a defensive trainer.
	*Trainer*	*Jimmy Yu*, born in Adison, New Jersey. Jimmy played for the soccer club "FC Richmond Magic". He also participated in various Virginia/State ODP Teams. He was Team Captain for 4 year in Albemarle High School. George Mason University Soccer Team gave him the opportunity to play as Defender. He currently trains WAGS and NCSL teams for STBW.
	*Trainer*	Boris Diaz Manzur, born in Peru 1978, played as soon as I could walk and have been improving my game ever since. My biggest accomplishment was making the US National Armed forces team to compete in tournaments in Barbados and in Germany; Achieving a 1st place in Barbados and a convincing 2nd Place in Germany. I follow a strictly South American style of play which has yielded me plenty of good results throughout my soccer career. I’m also responsible for introducing some “South American Flavor” into US Armed Forces Soccer, along with obtaining great results with, The Marine Team, Lake Braddock High School and Even Arsenal in VA.
	*Trainer*	William "Titou" Fierro, born in Switzerland, he has played in Switzrland in the Junior World Cup in Saint-Denis, France "Banlieux Du Monde" He has played for the French Club Les Genets d'Anglet for one season, then was transferred and played for Real Sociedad winning the annual Saragoza tournament against Athletico Bilbao.
	*Trainer*	Nicholas Arzani, born in Buenos Aires, Argentine. He played for Semi-Pro for Deportivo Bella Vista. Coach and Captain of his high school winning the Bonarense Regional Cup, and awarded MVP. From 2000-2002 he coached and trained Youth Division teams at Club Deportivo y Social Bella Vista, with Carlos Salvador Bilardo (Argentine National Team coach that won 1986 World Cup and finalist in 1990). He also worked as assistant to Roberto Passucci (ex Boca Juniors professional player). Today Nick trains and coaches NCSL and WAGS teams for STBW.
	*Trainer*	Lori Makarczyk, played 6 years select for State of Virginia, 4 years NCAA, and various amateur adult league teams. Coaching several seasons at the youth level in Virginia. Currently training teams and players for Soccer the Brazilian Way. Lori will soon start assisting with the SYSA young player developmental program.
	*Trainer*	Victor Arzani, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He played professionally for San Lorenzo de Almagro Athletic Club. After 5 years was transferred to Boca Juniors and ended his career in San Telmo after going through a Knee surgery. Today he trains and coaches teams for STBW and is involved in training and coaching the Junior Boys Varsity team at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC.
	*Trainer*	Andrea Gouveia, Brazilian-born, Andrea played 5 years for the University of Maua in Sao Paulo and was honored by being chosen to represent the School in the FUPE national tournament. She has extensive experience coaching and training youth soccer teams in Brazil and has developed several programs for developing skills, tactics and conditioning for young players. She currently coaches a NCSL team for STBW.
	*Trainer*	Bethanie L. Richards, born in Iowa and raised in North Carolina, she was granted a full scholarship for Mt. Olive College, North Carolina. She is current training NCSL and WAGS teams for STBW. Bethanie is also competing in the Premier Soccer League and is the record holder for assists.
	Trainer	Hector Manuel Cuevas Jr., played in NY State ODP Team and had a full scholarship for Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ (NCAA DIV 1). In1991 - Northeast Conference Rookie of the year & 2nd team Mid-Atlantic Region selection. He played professionally in the FC Augsburg and Heidelberg Kircheim FC in Germany. He was Asst Coach Pinecrest HS Varsity Women's soccer team (Pinehurst, NC). Currently he trains travel teams for STBW and will be in our summer and Residential Camps.
	*Trainer*	Katrina “Kat” Pinkston, holds the United States Soccer Federation National D soccer coaching license. Kat has over 10 years coaching experience, including several years coaching WAGS teams. She is particularly skilled at teaching soccer to the very young, having established and run the U4-U5 program for Sterling Youth Soccer Association for many years. She was previously a certified Grade 8 referee.
	*Trainer*	Mike Pinkston, holds the United States Soccer Federation National D soccer coaching license. Mike has over 12 years coaching experience, including several years as head coach of upper level NCSL teams. He trains many SFL teams for STBW and is a certified Grade 8 referee.
	*Trainer*	Ed Elmore, played in Peru up to age 16. Played Division 1 open soccer for teams in the Washington DC International League from age 17 to 26. Walk on for the George Mason University Varsity team. Played two years off season under coach Dick Broad while the team was ranked top 10 in the nation. Currently hold a D coaching certificate. Coached ages U8 through U12 travel and pre-travel. Currently coach and trainer of the NCSL Division 1 U12 VSA Heat White boys team. Training two U10 VSA girls team in WAGS and ODSL. Training and assist in coaching two U8 VSA crossover girls teams.
	Trainer	Manffriny Mota (Manfra) , Born in Brazil, trained in Fortaleza Esporte Clube and then played for the Associacao Atletica Banco do Brazil - AABB. He played 2 years at the University of Fortaleza - UNIFOR, where he studied Physical Education, and participated in Brazilian University Games - JUBS. He also played for the University Candido Mendes - UCAM and University Estacio de Sa - UNESA, located in Rio de Janeiro. Currently training and coaching travel teams as well as running academy training sessions for STBW.
	*GK-Traine*r	Marcos S Buono (Caco) , born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Caco has been a goal keeper for many professional teams in Brazil. Starting in his youth in Santos he played for Portuguese Athletic Association, Vasco da Gama in Rio, Iha Porchat Club in Santos and also trained youth players to bring them to the highest level in competition in Brazil. He is a new addition to STBW staff of professional trainers and responsible for all the goal keeper development for Soccer the Brazilian Way. He is currently training many NCSL and WAGS keepers, running winter goal keeper camps, summer and Residential camps.
	*Traine*r	Mark Shade, born and raised in Northern Virginia. Played on NCSL Div 1 teams while growing up and played for the U17 Virginia State Cup Champions. Graduated and played for Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, VA. Started for Christopher Newport University as a Freshman. Has been coaching and training for the past eight years in the Northern Virginia area for the recreational leagues and two NCSL teams, U10 and U14 Boys. Has been a Grade 8 referee from the age of 16.
	*GK-Traine*r	Larry Dolph, holds the United State Soccer Federation National D coaching license and has over four years coaching experience. Larry graduated from LeMoyne College (NCAA Div III) in Syracuse, NY where he was a three year goalkeeper starter and has played for various indoor and outdoor amateur adult teams in NY, NJ, and VA. He currently coaches an NCSL team has trained goalkeepers in NY and VA.