Manhattan SC adds Carlos Moreira as U5-U7 Development Academy Director
(Via Manhattan SC) – Manhattan Soccer Club has announced Carlos Moreira to the Club as its new U5-U7 Development Academy Director.
“What I have learned through soccer is what I seek to instill in my young players: autonomy and authority can only co-exist with camaraderie,” Moreira said. “I am a soccer coach because I became the best version of myself on the field, and that is what I want to offer my kids: a space where they can not only acquire the foundation of great skills and a deep love for the game, but also learn what kind of people they want to be.”
A former DIII offensive player for William Patterson University, Carlos’ enthusiasm for soccer began at the age of five while living in Japan where he first played travel soccer. When his family settled in Fayetteville, GA., he joined and played for AFC Lightening Club for five years. Thereafter, he began a highly accomplished coaching career working with boys and girls of all ages during his eight years at Super Soccer Stars and NY Stars Premier. During this time he coached his teams to regional success and developed a number of highly popular programs and saw his most gifted students fulfill their soccer ambitions.
“My proudest moment as a coach is seeing a star player pass the ball to an open teammate rather than attempt to score on his own. No matter how many times I witness it, I am always moved by the instant when their love for the game and their respect for each other overcomes their desire for individual stardom. Often, when kids learn independence, they associate it with not needing other people. Sports humble us and remind us that we can only succeed if we work together, for no one player can single-handedly win a trophy.”
