ADOLFO GIRAU
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced soccer coach and educator with 19 years of experience developing players and building competitive programs at the youth, club, high school, and semi-professional levels. Proven contributor to a championship-level high school program, including 4 district titles, with extensive leadership experience as an Academy Director. Passionate about creating a culture of accountability, development, and long-term success for student-athletes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer - Academy Director
Fever United
Keller, Texas
07.2021 - Current
- Overseeing the development of 12 youth coaches in the club.
- Managing the academy's training curriculum and assisting in maintaining the curriculum throughout the club
- Mentoring younger coaches in prepping for US licensing and other coaching certifications.
- Providing technical training sessions for the entire organization
- Currently coaching two Pre-ECNL teams: 2015 and 2016 Girls
- Won multiple championships including The Real Denver Cup, Big Easy Invitational and Cowtown Classic.
Soccer - Assistant Coach
LD Bell High School
Hurst, Texas
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Assistant Varsity Coach
- Helped with scouting reports and game planning throughout matches
- Coached JV2 in order to prep them technically for varsity
- Won 4 District Titles, a Bi-District and an Area Championship
Educator
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Hurst, Texas
08.2002 - Current
- Currently teaching 8th and 9th Grade Gifted
- Certified in English (6th-12th), English as a Second Language Supplemental (6th-12th), Principal
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At Arlington
08-2014
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Secondary Education
University of Florida
01-1997
Skills
- USSF B License
- USC National Certification
- Coerver Coaching Certified
- Teacher of the Year 2011
- District Runner-Up Teacher of the Year 2011
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Soccer - Academy Director
Fever United
07.2021 - Current
Soccer - Assistant Coach
LD Bell High School
08.2017 - 05.2024
Educator
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
08.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Secondary Education
University of Florida