Mauro Eustaquio
Nazaré,Portugal
Summary
Coming from a humble house hold I was taught that without hard work and commitment nothing can be achieved. I am one to be very curious and enjoy embracing challenges as they have been consistent in my development. I hold myself very accountable and take incentive on what I want to see happen.
With a proven track record at York United FC, I have helped in talent identification and in the senior leadership group, enhancing the teams development and performance. During his time at the club we have been able to promote players into their national teams while still debuting 12 professional players and having successful player sales over the past 3 years.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coach
York United FC, Canadian Premier League
Toronto, Ontario
02.2022 - Current
- Worked under Benjamin Mora and Martin Nash
- Responsible in all first team duties, including match day preparations, recruitment, team selection, tactical decisions, and analysis of own players and opposition.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented changes to the training regime and introduced a new club training and playing model to ensure a consistent approach.
- Introduced the use of cameras to highlight player progressions and team improvements, to stay aligned with the key principles of the game model.
- Methodically planned training sessions designed around specific formations and style of play.
- Worked within budget constraints to identify and recruit players ahead of the 2022/2023 and 2024 season, working closely with the CEO, Sporting Director, and Head Coach.
- Created a hardworking, positive environment in which players were encouraged to express themselves on and off the pitch.
- Established a positive group mindset, building a clear ethos of professionalism, competitiveness, and mental strength within the dressing room.
- Part of a staff who were able to debut 12 players into the professional team and able to sell players in all 3 seasons at the club.
- Developed and executed Individual Development Plans for all players at the club.
Assistant Coach
Canada Men National Team
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked under Jesse Marsch.
- Assisted with game plan execution and opponent scouting analysis.
- Assisted with designing training plans and execution of player development sessions.
- Assisted in player evaluation during national break.
Interim Manager
York United FC - Canadian Premier League
Toronto, Ontario
05.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Coach
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes for the program.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure compliance with club rules.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
- Developed scouting reports and game plans for upcoming opponents.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
- Analyzed video footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or the entire squad.
- Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
U16 Head Coach & U11-U20 Development Phase Manager
Calgary Foothills FC
Calgary, Alberta
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Combined U16 coaching duties with a key role in the club Academy, utilizing experience from playing career to pass on guidance and advice to young players.
- Able to promote 5 players into Professional Academies in the MLS, and have 4 players sign Professional Contracts with teams in North America.
- Managed a staff of 12+ coaches at the club.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Developed, alongside senior coaching staff, a player and club curriculum to be executed during the season in the various age groups.
- Monitored, managed, and drove the performance and development of players through tailored coaching aligned with Club's philosophy, vision, and player pathway strategies.
- Devised and implemented training sessions focused on the technical and tactical development of players.
- Set clear development targets, held regular meetings to discuss progress, and provided positive feedback.
- Created a nurturing, caring, and challenging environment within an elite player development pathway, in which young players were encouraged to learn and develop without fear of failure.
- Utilized the latest software and technical tools to record and analyze the stats and development of Academy players.
- Conducted skill development sessions for players of all abilities.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
- Prepared detailed reports on individual player progress throughout the season.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Recruited new players through scouting trips and camps.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Drafted budgets for equipment purchases or other needs pertaining to the team's operations.
Education
UEFA B - Licence -
UEFA
Diploma A - License -
CONCACAF - Canada
Sporting Director -
Federação Portuguesa De Futebol
Lisbon, PTYouth A - License -
Canada Soccer Association
Skills
- Talent Identification
- Leadership
- Communication
- Professional Development
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Evaluation
- Accountability
- Team Development
- Game Strategy Development
- Recruitment
- Languages
- Adaptability
- Budget Control
Playing Career Summary
- Canada National Team U18-U23
- União de Leiria - Portugal
- Ottawa Fury FC - USA/ Canada
- Edmonton FC - USA/ Canada
- Penn FC - USA
- Cavalry FC - Canada
- Caldas SC - Portugal
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited
Certification
- UEFA B - Licence
- CONCACAF Diploma A - License
- CSA Youth Elite A - License
References
- Angus McNab: President/ CEO & GM
- Raoul Voss: Global Sporting Director Capelli Sports
- Barry Smith: Professional Coach (Dundee FC, Raith Rovers)
- Marc Dos Santos: Professional Coach (Vancouver Whitecaps - MLS, LAFC - MLS)
- Paul Dalglish: Former Coach/ FIFA Agent
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Canada Men National Team
09.2024 - 09.2024
Interim Manager
York United FC - Canadian Premier League
05.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Coach
York United FC, Canadian Premier League
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Coach
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
10.2021 - 02.2022
U16 Head Coach & U11-U20 Development Phase Manager
Calgary Foothills FC
04.2021 - 02.2022
- UEFA B - Licence
- CONCACAF Diploma A - License
- CSA Youth Elite A - License
UEFA B - Licence -
UEFA
Diploma A - License -
CONCACAF - Canada
Sporting Director -
Federação Portuguesa De Futebol
Youth A - License -
Canada Soccer Association
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