PROFESSOR WILSON JUNIOR
Director of Coaching | Technical Director | Player Development Leader
CBF / FIFA / CONMEBOL A License Coach and international football professional with over 30 years of
experience across Brazil and the United States, spanning NCAA collegiate soccer, professional clubs, elite
academies, federation programs, futsal, and beach soccer. Recognized for building structured technical
frameworks, mentoring coaches, and developing long-term player pathways aligned with elite performance
standards.
CORE EXPERTISE
Director of Coaching and Technical Leadership, Academy and Club Methodology Development, NCAA
Collegiate Soccer Environment, Coach Education and Staff Mentorship, Long-Term Player Development
Models, Brazilian and European Training Methodologies, Futsal and Indoor Soccer Integration, Curriculum Design
and Periodization, Talent Identification and Player Progression
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
William Smith College - Women’s Soccer (NCAA) | New York
Assistant Coach, Varsity Program - 2014 to 2026
• NCAA women’s collegiate soccer program
• Assisted with training design, match preparation, and player development
• Supported performance planning within a high-performance academic-athletic environment
• Contributed to long-term athlete development and competitive readiness
William Smith Soccer Development Team | New York
Director of Coaching and Technical Programs - 2015 to 2026
• Led club-wide technical vision and long-term player development strategy
• Designed and implemented curriculum aligned to age-specific development phases
• Mentored coaches on methodology, session structure, and game principles
• Established consistent standards for player pathways and technical identity
Junior Soccer School - Futsal Program | Rochester, NY
Program Director - 2015 to 2026
• Founded and directed a futsal-based development program
• Integrated futsal principles to improve decision-making, ball mastery, creativity, and spatial awareness
• Designed age-appropriate curriculum connecting futsal to outdoor football performance
• Oversaw coach instruction, program growth, and player progression
Rochester New York FC ( RNYFC ) – NY
Professional Soccer Coach
Head Soccer Coach Girls Believe Project – 2023
Head Soccer Coach GU11 – 2022/2023
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Rochester Lancers | Rochester, NY
Professional Indoor Soccer Coach - 2020 to 2021
• Coached within a professional indoor soccer environment
• Contributed to training design, tactical preparation, and match execution
• Worked with professional athletes in a high-intensity competitive setting
Wagner Soccer Academy | New York
Soccer Coach - 2015 to 2016
• Delivered training sessions focused on technical development and tactical understanding
ELITE ACADEMY AND FEDERATION EXPERIENCE – BRAZIL
FC Barcelona Academy | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Head Coach - 2011 to 2014
• Delivered official FC Barcelona methodology within an elite academy structure
• Implemented positional play, game intelligence, and technical development frameworks
• Developed youth players under a globally recognized training identity
Rio de Janeiro State Beach Soccer Team | Brazil
Head Coach - 2010 to 2011
• Led state-level high-performance beach soccer program
• Managed tactical structure, conditioning standards, and match leadership
CBF Top Training Program | Granja Comary, Teresópolis, Brazil
Coach / Participant - 2009 to 2012
• Selected for elite Brazilian Football Confederation training environment
• Worked within national-level development frameworks alongside top coaching educators
Botafogo Futebol e Regatas | Brazil
Physical Trainer – U13 | Assistant Coach – U11 - 1985
• Worked within professional club academy structure
• Supported physical preparation and youth player development
Fluminense Football Club | Brazil
Assistant Physical Trainer - 1986
• Assisted in physical preparation within professional club environment
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo | Brazil
Assistant Physical Trainer - 1986
• Supported conditioning and training preparation within elite club structure
Madureira Football Club | Brazil
Physical Trainer | Assistant Coach - 1987
• Delivered physical training and coaching support within club academy
América Futebol Clube (RJ) | Brazil
Supervisor of Training Team | Head Coach U20 - 1989 to 1990
• Oversaw training operations and led U20 squad
• Managed competitive preparation and player development
Clube Federal RJ | Brazil
Coordinator and Head Coach U17 / U11 - 1984
• Coordinated youth programs and coached multiple age groups
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Degree in Physical Education – UFRJ, Brazil
Graduate Professional License – Soccer Head Coach
CBF / FIFA / CONMEBOL License A
Specialization in Exercise Physiology
FIFA Technical Course
Brazilian Federation Coaching Certifications
LANGUAGES
English
Portuguese Spanish