André has extensive playing experience, and a very unique, cutting edge coaching background! 

He is 30 years old, and is from Vila Velha, Brazil, and has played soccer since he was a toddler. Besides playing club soccer as a youth he played futsal, beach soccer, and soccer in high school and college.

André has extensive coaching and training experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Activities and Sports Science and Master of Science in Athletic Coaching Education from West Virginia University. Andre has been a coach since 2010, and back in Brazil since 2017, while consulting for MUSC, has already been State Champion in 2018 (Porto Vitoria FC U15 Boys), and now is coaching at Pro Level. In addition, has already had coaching experiences at Corinthians, Fluminense, and Avaí. All First League pro teams in Brazil.

He began coaching for MUSC in the boys Academy Division in 2014. André holds a UEFA B License (German Federation), CBF B License (Brazilian Soccer Federation), USC Premier Diploma, USSF D License, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

André and Darren will be supervising soccer development for the nearly 1,400 players who comprise MUSC's youth divisions and will also be assisting the close to 600 adult players registered with the club.