Rodrigo Da Matta
Rodrigo Da Matta was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, and was raised in the soccer world because his father was a sports/soccer journalist, resulting in him having the opportunity to be around great professional soccer players. He grew up playing beach soccer on Copacabana Beach, Futsal and 9vs9 and 11vs11 in High school, University and Soccer Club, Fluminense.
He arrived in the USA in 1988 where he was granted a full scholarship to play at USIU, United States International University, first division NCAA. He also played at Mesa College and Point Loma Nazarene University.
He started coaching soccer at Coronado High School in the 93/94 season, where he was the Director of coaching for Coronado Club for four years. He also has a background in martial arts, jiu-jitsu, and he enjoys many other sports like surfing and cycling. He is the owner of Rdamatta Fitness Studio, which specializes in strength and condition training and cycling classes.
Coaching Philosophy:
"Attitude, Commitment and Discipline are the basic values that I like to bring to the my teams to prepare the young players for the next level of the sport; high school, college and professional level. Educating players with the fundamentals, skills of the game and the mental aspect of the game with cognitive training."
Favorite Team/Player:
Fluminense - Pele, Rivelino and Maradona
Licenses/Certifications:
- USSF National D License
- USA Futsal Federation
- NASM Personal Trainer NASM Posture Corrective Keyser Cycling Instructor
- CPR Certified
Coaching Experience:
- Coronado High School Varsity Coach - 1993 to 1997 Harbor league and CIF Champion
- Scripps Ranch Soccer Club - 1998 to 2006 League Championships and State Championship San Diego Fire Soccer club - 2007 Impact Soccer Club - 2008
- Player Experience: Fiorentina Beach Soccer Club - Brasil Fluminense Football Club
- São Fernando High School Futsal tea
- UISU 1988/89 Mesa College 1989/1990
- Point Loma Nazarene 1992/1993
- Portuguese Soccer club
- Peru Soccer club
- Samba Soccer Club
- San Diego reserve indoor soccer Puma Semi-professional Soccer Club
- San Diego Futsal Team
Rodrigo Da Matta
