LA Evolution 

Founder

Coach Leonardo Matos 

 
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Leonardo Matos, also known as "Coach Leo," is a highly experienced former professional soccer player and coach with over 15 years of expertise. As the founder and technical director of LA Evolution, he has dedicated himself to creating a soccer program that prioritizes equality and opportunity for all. After extensive research and development, Coach Leo has identified the essential ingredients for the program: boldness and joy. By instilling these qualities in every aspect of the game, he aims to empower each player to discover their potential and creativity while having fun. The program focuses on challenging yourself and being the best version of yourself fair play, respect for the game, sportsmanship, team spirit, and fostering interpersonal relationships to nurture creativity within the sport.

Coaching Experience

  • Founder/Director - LA Evolution Since 2017

  • LASE Community - Founder

  • Head Coach - Dorsey High School

  • Head Coach - Mirman School in Los Angeles, boys and girls soccer - Present

  • Coach - PSG Academy

  • Soccer Director - Coach Derek, Inc. 2015-2017

  • Evolution Beach Soccer (men's and Women's teams)

  • PE Teacher

Playing Experience

  • Flamengo Futebol e Regatas

  • Botafogo Futebol e Regatas (Beach Soccer)

  • Cefet Rio (High School) Futsal

  • Craque 2000 Academia de Futebol

Certifications

  • PSG Academy Brazil, Coaching Diploma

  • Peruvian Football Federation P.F.F. Capacitación en Entrenamiento en Fútbol Playa Preparación de Arqueros. (Beach Soccer license & GK training)

  • The Futsal Federation of the state of Rio de Janeiro (FFSERJ), the first ever in thee world (8 hours of Futsal course)

  • US National "E" License

  • Team KBCA International Futsal Conference ( 65 hours futsal course)

  • NSCAA Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, California State Component, Sports Nutrition, Coaching Unified Sports

  • HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports

  • NFHS Learning Center Concussion in Sports

  • ECSI Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention

  • Positive Coaching Alliance: Coaching for Winning & Life Lessons

  • Universidade do Futebol: “Business Case - Clube de Regatas do Flamengo”

  • Connected PE ( Leveraging your new found skills in a post pandemic world. C on 04/08/20

  • Connected PE ( Fostering Engagement & Wellbeing while teaching remotely. C on 04/01/20

  • CPR /First Aid (Red cross)