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Ernando Novais

Ernando Novais

 

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STAFF BIO: Ernando Novais has been coaching in AZ for many, many years and is known as one of the most active and experienced competitive coaches in the valley. A former Brazilian player, he is known for his passion and energy while coaching the game of soccer. Ernando is also one of the first professional Goal Keeper trainers in AZ, and began national and international clinics/camps in the early 2000’s, while working for BRUSA. In 2001, Ernando started his local soccer career in Ahwatukee (AFSC), and then moved to AZFC Hammers as a Goal Keeper Director and competitive coach. He also served Arizona in the Olympic Development Program (Region IV West) as Head, Assistant, and Goal Keeper coach. At the Private level, Ernando has helped several players from all ages and skill levels, including Cassie Miller, who work with him for several years, and made the USA National Team (U16-2012). As a trilingual professional, Ernando holds a MBA in International Business with a B.A in Business Administration. 

 

TEAMS: RSL AZ South 15 Girls A, RSL AZ South 15 Girls B, RSL AZ South IDP U9/10 Girls 
EDUCATION:
  • USSF C License (2022)
  • USSF D License (2018)
  • USSF E License (2015)
  • NSCAA Advanced National (2015)
  • NSCAA National License
  • US Youth Soccer State Course - TOPSoccer Certificate (2016)
  • NSCAA Regional, State and National Goal Keeper Licenses
  • MBA International Business, 2005
    Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, 1995
  • Trilingual professional Portuguese, Spanish and English
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE
  • RSL AZ South, 15 Girls A, Head Coach (2024-present)
  • RSL AZ South, 15 Girls B, Head Coach (2024-present)
  • RSL AZ South, IDP U9/10 Girls, Coach, (2024-present)
  • RSL AZ South, 14 Girls B, Head Coach (2023-24)
  • RSL AZ South, 14 Girls A, Head Coach (2023-24)
  • RSL AZ Pre-ECNL, 13 Girls B, Head Coach (2023-24)
  • RSL AZ South, Technical Specialist, Coach (2022-23)
  • RSL AZ South, Age Group Director 12 Girls (2022-23)
  • RSL AZ South, 12 Girls B, Head Coach (2022-23)
  • RSL AZ South, 12 Girls A, Head Coach (2021-23)
  • RSL AZ South, 11 Girls, Head Coach (2021-22)
  • RSL AZ South, Age Group Director 10 Girls (2020-21)
  • RSL AZ South, 10 Girls A, Head Coach (2020-21)
  • RSL AZ South, 10 Girls B, Head Coach (2020-21)
  • RSL AZ South, Age Group Director 08 Girls (2019-20)
  • RSL AZ South, 08 Girls, Head Coach (2019-20)
  • RSL AZ South, 08 Girls, Head Coach (2018-20)
  • RSL AZ South, 02 Girls, Head Coach (2018-19)
  • RSL AZ, DA/DPL Girls, Asst Coach (2018-19)
  • Legacy, 02 Girls Red, Head Coach (2017-18)
  • Legacy, 07 Girls Red, Head Coach (2016-18)
  • Legacy, 05 Girls Red, Head Coach (2014-17)
  • Legacy, 03 Girls Red, Head Coach (2014-16)
  • San Tan Soccer Club, Co-Director of Goalkeeping (2013-14)
  • San Tan Legacy, 04 Girls Gold, Head Coach (2013-14)
  • San Tan Legacy, 00 Girls Red, Asst Coach (2013-14)
  • AFSC Ahwatukee, 00 Girls White, Head Coach (2010-12)
  • AFSC Ahwatukee, 99 Girls Red , Head Coach (2011-12)
  • AFSC Ahwatukee, 97 Boys White, Head Coach (2008-10)
  • AFSC Ahwatukee, Director of Goalkeeper (2001-03 and 2007-11)
  • AFSC Ahwatukee, 96 Girls White, Head Coach (2008-10)
  • AZFC Hammers, 90 Girls White Head Coach (2007-09)
  • AZFC Hammers, 97 Girls White Head Coach (2007-09)
  • AZFC Hammers, Director of Goalkeeping (2003-08)
  • AFSC Ahwatukee, Director of Goalkeeping (2001-03)
  • BRUSA, Goal Keeper Head Coach (2000-02) 

 

ODP COACHING EXPERIENCE:
  • ODP, 02 Girls, Head Coach (2015-18)
  • ODP, Girls, Head and Assistant coach (2009, 2010, 2011)
  • ODP, Goal Keeper Head Coach (2009, 2010)

 

  • HIGH SCHOOL COACHING EXPERIENCE:
  • Dobson High School Varsity Asst Coach / JV Head Coach 2003
COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE:
  • NA
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
  • Brazilian Former player (Universidade de Pernambuco 1991-1994)
  • Brazilian Former Player (Santa Cruz Futebol Clube-Juvenil)
  • Elected Best Goal Keeper for the Northeast Region - University of Pernambuco, Brazil. 1995/96
  • Regular Field and Futsal