VSA Heat Blue



	COACHING PHILOSOPHY The VSA Heat want to bring the techniques and skills of the Brazilian style of training and play to our team. In Brazil, indoor soccer is one of the most important tools for building players with the strong individual skills that are the hallmark of world class players. It is a system that has produced some of the world’s greatest soccer players and teams, and the VSA Heat is dedicated to this method of training, conditioning and play. In Brazil, most of the best players come out of the indoor soccer leagues called "Futebol de Salao" or "Futsal". Futsal is one of the major reasons why Brazilian players are so skilled, quick, and fast with the ball on their feet. Recognizing this, the VSA Heat participate in many indoor training sessions and winter leagues using the same techniques used by Brazilian teams at their practices. When players learn to work in small spaces in Futsal, they are surprised to see how much quicker and more skilled they become outdoors on large fields. In addition to team training and coaching, the VSA Heat program also includes individual skill development to improve our players' techniques and confidence. We believe that individualized attention and specialized training are very important to our overall team philosophy. The VSA Heat strives to create a tight-knit and challenging team environment where players are encouraged to develop their potential to the fullest while understanding that playing at the highest level in soccer can only be achieved through hard work and dedication.	VSA HEAT COACHING & TRAINING STAFF Gustavo (Gus) Donolo has played and taught soccer to children for most of his life. In addition to being the Head Coach of the VSA Heat Blue, Gus serves as Director of Training for "Soccer the Brazilian Way". Born in Argentina, Gus moved to Brazil at an early age where he learned to play the exciting, fast-paced and highly skilled "Brazilian Style" soccer. Gus began playing soccer professionally at the age of 15 and quickly rose to the top ranks of South American soccer. He played on top-rated first division teams in Brazil and Argentina and was consistently one of the top scorers in league and tournament play. In addition, he played for Argentina's National Indoor Team and Brazil's National Beach Soccer Team. As Director of Training for "Soccer the Brazilian Way", Gus has a staff of over 20 trainers that offer a variety of consulting, coaching, training, clinics, summer camps and conditioning programs to boys and girls of all ages. They also train soccer coaches in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC metropolitan area. Personally, Gus coaches and trains a variety of NCSL and WAGS teams. In 2004/2005 Gus coached a U15/16 Boys team to back-to-back Virginia State Cup Championships and on to the regional finals. He has led the VSA Heat to high national rankings and the Futsal National Finals in California. This past Fall 2006 WAGS season, Gus led the VSA Heat to an undefeated season in which they scored 92 goals in 9 games. This past Spring 2007 WAGS season, Gus led the VSA Heat to an undefeated D1 season in which they scored 50 goals with 3 against in 10 games, the U12 VA State Championship, and the U12 Region 1 Championship. He has also served as the head coach for the Northern Region Olympic Development Program Boys U-19 team.
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COACHING PHILOSOPHY

The VSA Heat want to bring the techniques and skills of the Brazilian style of training and play to our team. In Brazil, indoor soccer is one of the most important tools for building players with the strong individual skills that are the hallmark of world class players. It is a system that has produced some of the world’s greatest soccer players and teams, and the VSA Heat is dedicated to this method of training, conditioning and play.

In Brazil, most of the best players come out of the indoor soccer leagues called "Futebol de Salao" or "Futsal". Futsal is one of the major reasons why Brazilian players are so skilled, quick, and fast with the ball on their feet. Recognizing this, the VSA Heat participate in many indoor training sessions and winter leagues using the same techniques used by Brazilian teams at their practices. When players learn to work in small spaces in Futsal, they are surprised to see how much quicker and more skilled they become outdoors on large fields.

In addition to team training and coaching, the VSA Heat program also includes individual skill development to improve our players' techniques and confidence. We believe that individualized attention and specialized training are very important to our overall team philosophy. The VSA Heat strives to create a tight-knit and challenging team environment where players are encouraged to develop their potential to the fullest while understanding that playing at the highest level in soccer can only be achieved through hard work and dedication.

VSA HEAT COACHING & TRAINING STAFF

Gus Donolo - Head Coach Gustavo (Gus) Donolo has played and taught soccer to children for most of his life. In addition to being the Head Coach of the VSA Heat Blue, Gus serves as Director of Training for "Soccer the Brazilian Way". Born in Argentina, Gus moved to Brazil at an early age where he learned to play the exciting, fast-paced and highly skilled "Brazilian Style" soccer. Gus began playing soccer professionally at the age of 15 and quickly rose to the top ranks of South American soccer. He played on top-rated first division teams in Brazil and Argentina and was consistently one of the top scorers in league and tournament play. In addition, he played for Argentina's National Indoor Team and Brazil's National Beach Soccer Team. As Director of Training for "Soccer the Brazilian Way", Gus has a staff of over 20 trainers that offer a variety of consulting, coaching, training, clinics, summer camps and conditioning programs to boys and girls of all ages. They also train soccer coaches in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC metropolitan area.

Personally, Gus coaches and trains a variety of NCSL and WAGS teams. In 2004/2005 Gus coached a U15/16 Boys team to back-to-back Virginia State Cup Championships and on to the regional finals. He has led the VSA Heat to high national rankings and the Futsal National Finals in California. This past Fall 2006 WAGS season, Gus led the VSA Heat to an undefeated season in which they scored 92 goals in 9 games. This past Spring 2007 WAGS season, Gus led the VSA Heat to an undefeated D1 season in which they scored 50 goals with 3 against in 10 games, the U12 VA State Championship, and the U12 Region 1 Championship. He has also served as the head coach for the Northern Region Olympic Development Program Boys U-19 team.