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**REGISTRATION LINKS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE**

Location:

South Whidbey Sports Complex

5598 Langley Rd, Langley, WA 98260

Dates: July 1-3, 2024

Times:

Coed Ages 4-5: 9am-10am

Coed Ages 6-7: 9:30am-Noon

Coed Ages 8-10: 10am-1pm

Coed Ages 11-14: 10am-2pm

Advanced Girls Ages 14-17: 11am-2pm

Registration fee includes camp t-shirt and soccer ball.

Camp Staff

We are excited to announce that our staff of former collegiate and pro soccer players is returning to Whidbey Island for two camps this summer. The camps will focus on skills development, small sided games, and character development.

About Coach Thiago Menezes:

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Born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Coach Thiago Ferreira Menezes is a former professional soccer player and coach who holds a UEFA A coaching license. He began his career as a player at Parana Club in the Brazilian first league and went on to play for 11 seasons in various countries, including Argentina, Luxemburg, Uruguay, and Malta. Thiago was also selected for the Brazilian National Futsal team in 2010 and 2011, playing for two seasons.

For the past four years, Coach Thiago has lived in Canada with his family, dedicating much of his time to coaching and guiding players of all skill levels and ages. He has worked with the high-performance player development program at Barcelona Academy and also offers independent coaching to help players achieve their personal goals.

Coach Thiago's expertise ranges from teaching fundamental skills to preparing elite athletes for tryouts in Europe. His experience, skill, and charm make him an invaluable member of any coaching staff. If you're still undecided about your plans for summer break, having Coach Thiago on board could be the deciding factor, as he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the field.

About Coach Alex Megson:

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Current professional indoor soccer player Alex Megson has scored 123 goals and recorded 58 assists in his 176-game career, a total of 181 Points with the Milwaukee Wave, Chicago Riot, Syracuse Silver Knights, Chicago Soul FC, Missouri Comets, Rochester Lancers, Dallas Sidekicks, Cedar Rapids Rampage, and Tacoma Stars. Alex has played with the US National Futsal Team, US National Indoor team, 2nd in scoring on the US National Indoor team in the World Cup in Mexico (Silver Medalist), recorded the fastest hat-trick (31 seconds) in league history.

Alex is currently the Director of Soccer at Annie Wright School in Tacoma, WA in addition to his role as Director of Camps and Clinics for the Tacoma Stars in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).

About Coach Lucas Koslowski

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After growing up playing soccer in his home country of Brazil, Coach Lucas was offered a scholarship to play at Hannibal LaGrange University in Missouri. While there, he also played for the semi-professional team, St. Louis Lions in the Professional Development League (now known as USL-2).

His passion for coaching was ignited while in university when he volunteered for an academy program at a local youth club. He continued to share his love and knowledge of the game after returning to Brazil in 2012 by volunteering at a local futsal club.

In 2014, Coach Lucas moved to Surrey, BC after getting married and began volunteering as a coach with Surrey United FC. He later became a staff coach at North Delta Soccer Club and Coastal FC, where he currently serves as head coach of two BCSPL teams and runs individual and small-group sessions.

Coach Lucas also runs his own individual and small group sessions for players looking to improve their physical, technical, and tactical skills. He has continued to expand his knowledge of the game through BC Soccer and Canada Soccer, acquiring Soccer for Life, Provincial C License, Provincial B License, and working towards his Youth License with CSA. Additionally, he holds a BCRPA Weight training certification and is working towards his Personal Training License.

Coach Lucas is enthusiastic about working with players who are motivated to reach the next level. He is ready to help you develop multiple aspects of your game all while cracking a few jokes to keep you motivated and smiling through the hard work!

ABOUT LEVO SPORT:

Levo Sport was founded in the Pacific Northwest by a team of former collegiate and professional soccer players. Our mission is to improve access to the game for all. Levo is a supplier of high quality custom uniforms and equipment and offers professional camps and clinics to players of all skill levels and abilities. Levo, meaning "lift or raise" in Latin, embodies our mission to elevate the sport and increase accessibility for all.

Questions? Please contact Brian Iblings at brian@levosport.com or 360-544-2840