Miguel Da Costa Rodrigues
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Coach and Technical Leader with a passion for coaching and developing aspiring Youth National Team, Collegiate and Professional players, within a high-performance environment. Delivered impactful results through implementation of game models, individualized development plans, training and game day standards, while integrating sport science, video and performance analysis to enhance player and team performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
IMG Academy
Bradenton, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented club wide game model, coach development and coach education program
- Introduced position-specific training across 27 teams, enhancing player development for all positions, including goalkeepers
- Standardized club IDP process for players and coaches
- 5 players identified by MLS Academies, competed in 2025 Generation Adidas Cup
- Guided 3 MLS Next teams (U16, U17, U19) qualified for MLS Next Flex Tournament
- Secured GA National Playoff spots for three teams (U16, U17, U19)
- Achieved Final Four stage for U17 and U19 GA teams
- 2 NAL Boys teams (U15, U19) qualified for NAL National Playoffs
Head Coach / U17-U19 Girls Age Group Lead Coach
IMG Academy
Bradenton, USA
01.2013 - 12.2025
- Managed individual and team performance, fostering development and competitive success for age group.
Soccer Camp Director
IMG Academy
Bradenton, USA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversaw planning and delivery of comprehensive soccer camp program
- Led coaching staff to optimize camp operations and participant engagement
- Acted as liaison between camp advisors, players, and parents
- Created camp curriculum and video library to enhance training resources
Education
Business Administration -
Stetson University 2007-2009
Deland, FLSkills
- Holistic Player Development
- Club Technical Leadership
- Game Model/Curriculum Design
- Session Design/Game Day Coaching
- Match Analysis (Wyscout, SciSports, Eyeball)
- Video Analysis (HUDL, Spiideo ,Veo, Taka)
- GPS (Statsports, Playermaker, Player Data)
- Player Recruitment/Scouting
- Smartabase, Kitman Labs, Teamworks AMS
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
Certifications/Licenses
- USSF Club Technical Leadership Course (Enrolled March 2026)
- MLS Minded Course (Currently Ongoing)
- MLS CPD MLS Next Fest, 2025
- MLS Technical Leadership Course, 2025
- MLS International Club Summit, 2025
- USSF A License, 2024
- Girls Academy National Talent ID Coach, 2021
- USSF B License, 2020
- Girls Academy South East Talent ID Coach, 2020, 2021, 2022
- USSF Coach Apprentice Program, 2019, 2020
- USSF C License, 2018
- USSF D License, 2014
- USSF Grassroots Online Courses, 2019, 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11
- CPR Certified
- Safe Sport and Concussion Certified
Coaching Achievements
- Coached Current MLS players (Indiana Vassilev, Hosei Kijima, Ruben Mesalles, Preston Plambeck)
- Coached multiple US Youth National Team players (Michelle Cooper, Mia Justus, Carla Small, Abby Gemma)
- Placed over 50 athletes in D1 college programs across the country
- 2023 Girls Academy Final Four - IMG U19 Girls GA
- Individual coaching for Megan Rapinoe, 2020
- 2020/2021 U19 Girls Academy South East Conference Champions
- GAAP (Girls Academy Advisory Panel) Club Leader 2020 and 2021 season
- 2018 NPL Regional Event- IMG Academy U17 Boys
- 2017/2018 NPL League Winners- IMG Academy U17 Boys
- 2017 IMG Cup Winner-IMG Academy U17 Select Boys
- 2015 Cayman Airways International Cup Runner-Up- IMG Academy U14 DA Boys
- 2015 USL Super 20 National Champions - IMG U20 Boys
Playing Experience
- C.S. Maritimo, Madeira, Portugal, Professional Player, 01/01/12, 12/31/12
- University of Pretoria AmaTuks, Pretoria, South Africa, Professional Player, 01/01/09, 12/31/11
- Bidvest Wits, Johannesburg, South Africa, Professional Player, 01/01/09, 12/31/09
- Stetson University, Deland, FL, College Player, 01/01/07, 12/31/09
- IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL, PDL Player, 01/01/08, 12/31/08
- SuperSport United Academy, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2001-2005
Playing Achievements
- 2010, Most-Improved Player, University of Pretoria AmaTuks
- 2008, PDL Southeast Division Runner-Up, IMG Academy
- 2007, All-Freshman Team Atlantic Sun Conference, Stetson University
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Technical Director
IMG Academy
01.2024 - Current
Soccer Camp Director
IMG Academy
01.2015 - 01.2019
Head Coach / U17-U19 Girls Age Group Lead Coach
IMG Academy
01.2013 - 12.2025
Business Administration -
Stetson University 2007-2009