Danilo Stefanelli – Coach “D”

Tel. (858) 699-1181
Email: danilo@ourcitysc.com

My family is from Italy and Spain (grandparents), but I was born and raised in Brazil. I have been playing soccer since I was a young boy back home. Soccer is my passion. With my training experience developing technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills (Soccer IQ), I want to cultivate this passion in our young players so they reach their full potential.

I believe in the philosophy of coaching to the heart behind the jersey. My goal is to develop great human beings through discipline, respect, and teamwork using a “3-Dimensional” approach.

  • 1st Dimension = Fundamentals (Body)
  • 2nd Dimension = Psychology (Mind)
  • 3rd Dimension = Heart (Holism)

Our main goal in City SC Carlsbad is personal development and player development, for the players have the ability to make their own decisions. How? Knowledge and dedication.

LICENSES HELD

  • USSD License C – Coursing at the moment, graduating in August 2023
  • USSF License D – Graduated on Apr 4th, 2021
  • Coaching Tour to England visiting Academies from the Premier League (West Ham, Liverpool and Man United)

EDUCATION

  • Masters Business Administration, Southern States University – San Diego, CA (2012) Business Plan project rated as “highly successful” by the Evaluation Committee
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with an emphasis in International Business – Universidade Paulista – São Paulo, SP – Brazil (2003)

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • City SC Carlsbad | 2023-present
  • AYSO United North County | 2021-2023 (Technical Director and Head Coach)
  • Matrix North County | 2020-2021
  • SD ELI7E | 2019-2020
  • Haras Maledu – (FPFS – 7 vs. 7) | 2005-2008 (Brazil)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • SSU – Souther States University – San Diego College League – 2009-2010 (United States)
  • Haras Maledu – 2nd Division FPFS Federation Paulista Football Society Turf (7 vs 7) (Brazil) – Semi-Professional | 2005-2006
  • Pequeninos do Jockey – Youth – (Brazil) | 1995-1997
  • Futsal (5 vs 5) Amateur Internal Sao Paulo FC Youth (Brazil) | 1994-2004