Born in the picturesque region of Galicia, Spain, Pablo has been in love with the beautiful game of football since he started playing at the age of 4. His journey in coaching is a testament to his unwavering dedication to nurturing talent and fostering a deep understanding of the sport's principles. His commitment to excellence led him to prestigious clubs such as Northcote City, Bentleigh Greens, and Avondale in the NPL space, where he continued to shape the next generation of aspiring young players. His involvement with A-League club Western United for 2 years is a reflection of his expertise and passion for the game. Holding AFC B and Spanish coaching certificates, Pablo continually seeks to expand his knowledge and stay at the forefront of coaching methodologies. Pablo's genuine love for football, which permeates every aspect of his coaching philosophy, drives him to inspire and empower them to reach their full potential on and off the field.

Born in Asturias, Spain, Javi has more than 10 years experience as a professional footballer overseas and he is currently playing for South Melbourne. He holds a Bachelor in Physical Education and Sport Science. Javi has joined SDC at the start of 2019 and have spent over 10 years coaching in different roles from seniors to junior level.

Hailing from the heart of Barcelona, Marc Fernández epitomises footballing heritage. With six dynamic years in the Chinese Super League with Wuhan Three Towns alongside invaluable experiences at the prestigious FCB Academy, his journey symbolises dedication and expertise with over 13 years of experience.

Beyond his role as a goalkeeper coach, Marc is a versatile leader, seamlessly transitioning between various responsibilities within the footballing arena.

Wilmer Díaz was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. He is a Sport Science Professional specialised in team sports and strength training. His football coaching journey began in 2009, as he worked alongside reputable Latin American soccer academies. Since early 2023, Wilmer has been an integral part of the SDC coaching team, demonstrating remarkable commitment to ensuring players' growth under his guidance, values, and football ideas.

Wilmer has been an asset to SDC, providing crucial support
during participation in tournaments both interstate and overseas.

Introducing Vu Dinh, born in Vietnam, having played his youth football in Belgium, commenced his coaching journey since 2014 at various junior levels.

Vu has a passion for developing young players and his coaching philosophy is cemented around ensuring the core technical skill sets are implemented in the early years to ensure greater opportunity for successful development of player talent.

Leo Bandeira brings a wealth of experience and a diverse background to our team. Originally from Brazil, Leo has a solid foundation in Physical Education and Sports Science. After spending six years in Sydney, where he furthered his sports education and coached at Soccer de Brazil Academy, he’s now contributing his expertise to both our Altona North SC and SDC programs here in Melbourne. His arrival on a training visa underscores our commitment to enhancing our professional environment and advancing our program.

Jose Santamaria, born and raised in Argentina has a passion for futbol, he started his futbol coaching journey in 2019 working alongside repeatable academy coaches, Jose has been part of the SDC coaching team since 2021 year and he has shown brilliant skill set with young players and prides himself on game situations scenarios and helping young players in all aspects of the game.

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Introducing Oriol, a football enthusiast born and raised in Barcelona. With a wealth of experience in player development in Spain and Australia, Oriol has honed his skills in esteemed academies like Barça Academy Brisbane, Football Queensland QAS, and Gold Coast Knights in Australia. His unwavering passion for football and commitment to nurturing players make him a valuable asset on and off the field.