Vincenzo Marco Candela
Summary
Professional soccer coach who specializes in Analytics, Scouting, and Tactical Implementation with 10 year professional playing experience in Europe, South America, and USA. Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes and colleagues to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable careers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Soccer Player
Multiple Professional Clubs
08.2013 - 11.2023
- Debuted in 2013 with Alemannia Aachen in Germany
- Also went on to play professionally in Belgium, Colombia, and the USA for KAS Eupen (BE), Atletico Huila (COL), Charleston Battery, NY Cosmos, Tormenta FC, Richmond Kickers, Detroit City FC, and Boden BK (SWE)
- 150 Professional Appearances with over 8,000 minutes played
Head Soccer Coach
Detroit City FC Academy
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Help coach and coordinate youth clinics across the Metro Detroit area to our local youth clubs and sponsors (U6-U18)
- Create training clinics and coach for up to 80 kids at a time
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians to maintain open lines of communication regarding player progress and expectations.
- Promoted a growth mindset among players by emphasizing personal development goals alongside team objectives.
Assistant Soccer Coach
Richmond Kickers Academy
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted various teams (U7-U18) throughout the year in Coaching Roles
- Implemented a periodized training regimen to youth teams
- Created tactical sessions to properly demonstrate the game model that teams wanted to achieve
- Developed strong rapport with players through consistent encouragement, mentoring, and constructive criticism.
Soccer Coach
Park Slope United Academy
08.2020 - 03.2021
- U12 team coach who evaluated players performance while providing constructive feedback
- Collaborated with other coaches to run training sessions with clear idea of creating and implementing a style of play
- Organized training sessions and recovery programs on a week to week basis
Head Soccer Coach
CM4 Academy
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Coach at CM4 academy run by Carlos Mendes
- Run sessions for up to 25 players at a time
- Created training sessions for players to understand the successful concepts of soccer
Executive Board Member
USL Soccer Players Association
05.2022 - Current
- Successfully negotiated the first CBA agreement between the USL (league), Team Owners and Players
- Was voted on by peers to be a part of the first Executive Board
- A part of the marketing and partnership committee where we look for strategic partnerships for players in the USL soccer league
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2021
Associate of Arts - Health And Fitness Marketing
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2021
Skills
- Native proficiency in English, Spanish, and Italian
- Business proficiency in Portuguese, French, and German
- Tactical and Technical Implementation Specialist
- Analytics / Scouting Specialist with Wyscout / Hudl / Vimeo
- Player Development
Education Certifications
- Florida International University, Miami, FL, Bachelor of Art, Business Administration and Marketing, 3.6, Certificate in Health and Fitness Marketing – Graduated with Honors, 12/2021
- U.S. Soccer Federation, US Soccer “C” Coaching License – along with 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 and D Licenses, 03/2022
Certification
- US Soccer “C” Coaching License
- US Soccer "4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 and D" Licenses
- Looking to complete US Soccer "B" License by 2024
- Looking to start UEFA Licenses in 2024
Timeline
Head Soccer Coach
Detroit City FC Academy
02.2023 - 07.2023
Executive Board Member
USL Soccer Players Association
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Soccer Coach
Richmond Kickers Academy
02.2022 - 01.2023
Soccer Coach
Park Slope United Academy
08.2020 - 03.2021
Head Soccer Coach
CM4 Academy
05.2020 - 03.2021
Professional Soccer Player
Multiple Professional Clubs
08.2013 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Health And Fitness Marketing
Florida International University
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