Daniel Mattos
WIFFA Program Director and Coach
After growing up playing for several youth soccer and futsal academies in Brazil, Daniel moved to the United States in 2006 with a 100% athletic scholarship to play for Penn State University. Later, he transferred to the University of West Florida where he finished his college playing career and a degree in Business Administration, minor in Marketing. Later Daniel pursued his MBA in Business Administration at Eastern Michigan University. He has vast coaching experience in youth and college level soccer (Assistant Coach for Madonna University for 2 seasons). In 2014, Daniel co-founded and started as a Technical Director for the Michigan Futsal Factory Academy program. In 2016 he brought the program to Illinois and founded the IL Futsal Factory Academy.
Coaching: - USSF A License - US Youth Futsal Level 3 Certificate - CBF Futsal & Soccer Talent Development Certificate - 10+ years experience coaching Futsal and Soccer in the Midwest Playing: - US Men's Futsal National Team since 2016 - Current member of US Men's National Team qualified for the 2021 FIFA World Cup - Milwaukee Wave MASL (resigned for the 2021-22 season) - College: Penn State and University of West Florida - Youth: member of several Futsal and Soccer Academies in Brazil such as: Fluminense, Madureira, Tio Sam and Goias. |
Marcio Leite
WIFFA Program Director and Coach
After growing up playing for several Futsal Academies in Brazil, Marcio Signed for Malwee/Jaragua Futsal in 2005 where he won the Brazilian National Championship in 2005 and the Brazilian National Cup in 2006. Malwee/Jaragua was the top Professional Futsal Club in Brazil for many years and where Marcio played with Falcao - the Best Futsal Player of All-Time.
In late 2006, Marcio signed with the Milwaukee Wave professional Indoor team and he has been playing for them since. Marcio started coaching in 2008 for Lake Country United and in 2012 he moved to SC Waukesha now know as SC Wave where he has won 13 State cup Championships and many appearances in the Regionals Championships semifinals and finals. Education Marcio has his USSF “A” National Youth License and he is currently the MLS NEXT Director for SC WAVE. Playing Marcio is going to his 16th season with the Milwaukee Wave. He has won 4 championships in the League and was named the Championship MVP twice. He has many appearances in the All-League First and Second team. Marcio credits most of his success due to all the years playing Futsal in Brazil at the highest level. |
Azael Flores GuerreroCoach
Azael Flores Guerrero was born and raised in Milwaukee. As a young boy he played club soccer with Elm Grove Soccer Club, Lake Country United, and SC Waukesha (now SC Wave) where he helped lead his team to two state titles.
In 2015, his raw talent, technical ability with the ball, and passion for soccer made him the perfect candidate to play Division I collegiate soccer at UW-Milwaukee. In 2019, he and 4 friends co-founded Street Dreams Soccer Academy, a youth soccer club that provides inner city youth the experience to compete at a high level. In 2020, he graduated from UWM with a degree in Marketing. |
Luan Oliveira
Coach
Grew up playing on Arquidiocesano futsal academy where he was able to go to Nationals twice in a row and placed 4th in 2003. Started playing futsal as a pro at age of 17 and played for several pro teams in Sergipe state and one year in Parana state (2008) – which is one of the top three leagues in the country.
In 2011 he graduated in Physical Education at Universidade Tiradentes. In 2012 he signed for the Milwaukee Wave and in 2015 for the San Diego Sockers and coming back to the Wave in 2018 Luan is with SC Wave since he moved to Milwaukee in 2012 and 2018. Education National C license Playing 2012 Rookie of the year 2012 All league second team 1 MASL championship 2018/19 |
MARCEL FEENSTRA
Coach
Marcel grew up in Den Helder, Holland and played outdoor and futsal since the age of 6.
In 2001, he was selected to play for Cambuur Leeuwarden professional outdoor team. In 2007 he attended tryouts for the Milwaukee Wave and played as goalkeeper until 2016. He played for the Florida Tropics for one year, and retired from Playing in 2017. During his time with the wave, Marcel won 2 championships with The Wave and was named MVP in 2011.
Marcel began coaching in 2008 with SC Wave, formally known as SC Waukesha. During this time, he also coached at Waukesha West High School for 8 years as assistant coach and head coach as well as goalkeeper coach for UW Milwaukee for 2 years. Marcel is currently the assistant coach at Wauwatosa East High School.
In 2001, he was selected to play for Cambuur Leeuwarden professional outdoor team. In 2007 he attended tryouts for the Milwaukee Wave and played as goalkeeper until 2016. He played for the Florida Tropics for one year, and retired from Playing in 2017. During his time with the wave, Marcel won 2 championships with The Wave and was named MVP in 2011.
Marcel began coaching in 2008 with SC Wave, formally known as SC Waukesha. During this time, he also coached at Waukesha West High School for 8 years as assistant coach and head coach as well as goalkeeper coach for UW Milwaukee for 2 years. Marcel is currently the assistant coach at Wauwatosa East High School.
VITALIS “DIGI” TAKAWIRA
Coach
USSF Level “C” License
Digi has been a staple of Wisconsin Soccer for the past two decades.
Playing Career Highlights
Zimbabwe National Team
African Golden Boot Winner
Two time Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star
A-League MVP
Digi has been a staple of Wisconsin Soccer for the past two decades.
Playing Career Highlights
Zimbabwe National Team
African Golden Boot Winner
Two time Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star
A-League MVP
Kylie Sprecher
Coach
Playing Careers Highlights
- 5 year starter at Marquette University NCAA D1
- U19 and U20 Women's National Team training camps
- Freshman All Big East
- Big East All Academic all 5 years
- Team leader for assists and tied for team leader in goals senior year
Coaching:
-Player coach at Marquette Camps
- Coach at Milwaukee Wave Summer Camps
- Assistant Coach for Catholic Memorial High School Varsity
- 5 year starter at Marquette University NCAA D1
- U19 and U20 Women's National Team training camps
- Freshman All Big East
- Big East All Academic all 5 years
- Team leader for assists and tied for team leader in goals senior year
Coaching:
-Player coach at Marquette Camps
- Coach at Milwaukee Wave Summer Camps
- Assistant Coach for Catholic Memorial High School Varsity