JOÃO
Football Coach · Technical Director · Video Analyst · Advisor / Consultant
Duarte
For me, Football is more than a game. It is part of who I am and has helped shape my values, my identity, and the person and professional I am today.
I am deeply passionate about development and about elevating the performance of individuals and teams. I believe in creating environments that challenge people, inspire ambition, and empower them to reach their full potential.
Working across different countries, cultures, and levels of the game has been challenging me to broaden my perspective, question my ideas, and explore new ways of thinking, learning, and staying ahead of the game.
My attention to detail, commitment to quality training sessions, and approach to planning come from a simple purpose: to get the best out of people, maximise their potential, and make a meaningful impact on everyone I have the privilege to work with.
- João Duarte
DISCIPLINE
CORE VALUES
EXCELLENCE
RESPECT
DARE
Respect the Game. Respect the Badge. Respect Yourself.
Standards don't set themselves.
Dream bigger. Demand more.
Commit to the process. Do what needs to be done.
AMBITION
OFFENSIVE
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
DOMINANCE
Maintain initiative and control of the game through possession
FORWARD
Forward thinking mentality, always with the opponent's goal in sight
CREATIVITY
Willingness to take risks, and to be available to provide solutions to teammates with the ball
DEFENSIVE
DEFEND TO SCORE
We view the defensive phase as a vehicle to attack
FORCE
COMMITMENT
Collective organization, solidarity, sacrifice and responsibility throughout the defensive phase
Actively apply pressure to provoke opponent errors and mistakes
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Ofensive
MY CAREER
AF BEJA
Technical Director & Head Coach | 2024 - 2026
CS ATLETIC OLIMPIA GHERLA
Video Analyst Women's First Team | 2025
WHITECAPS FC
NPP Head Coach & MLS Academy Coach | 2022 - 2024
WHITECAPS LONDON FC
Grassroots Manager & OPDL Head Coach | 2021 - 2022
UNIÃO FC ALMEIRIM
Assistant Technical Director & Head Coach | 2020 - 2021
GPS FC BAYERN
National Team U18 Head Coach | 2019 - 2020
BYRON SOCCER CLUB
YDP Technical Director & Head Coach | 2016 - 2020
STALL WARRIORS HS
Junior Varsity Head Coach | 2016
GPS CAROLINA
Girls Director of Coaching & Head Coach | 2016
WELLESLEY UNITED SC
Program Development Officer | 2015
GPS MASSACHUSETTS
Head Coach | 2015
SL BENFICA FOOTBALL SCHOOLS
Technical Director & Head Coach | 2013 - 2015
FC PORTO
Talent ID Scout | 2013 - 2015
MY CAREER
AF BEJA
Technical Director & Head Coach | 2024 - 2026
CS ATLETIC OLIMPIA GHERLA
Video Analyst Women's First Team | 2025
WHITECAPS FC
NPP Head Coach & MLS Academy Coach | 2022 - 2024
WHITECAPS LONDON FC
Grassroots Manager & OPDL Head Coach | 2021 - 2022
UNIÃO FC ALMEIRIM
Assistant Technical Director & Head Coach | 2020 - 2021
GPS FC BAYERN
National Team U18 Head Coach | 2019 - 2020
BYRON SOCCER CLUB
YDP Technical Director & Head Coach | 2016 - 2020
STALL WARRIORS HS
Junior Varsity Head Coach | 2016
GPS CAROLINA
Girls Director of Coaching & Head Coach | 2016
WELLESLEY UNITED SC
Program Development Officer | 2015
GPS MASSACHUSETTS
Head Coach | 2015
SL BENFICA FOOTBALL SCHOOLS
Technical Director & Head Coach | 2013 - 2015
FC PORTO
Talent ID Scout | 2013 - 2015
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
CONCACAF B LICENCE
FIFA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR DIPLOMA
UEFA A LICENCE
UEFA ELITE YOUTH B LICENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
TESTIMONIALS
João combines strong technical expertise, leadership, and strategic planning with the ability to build relationships and drive player and coach development, making him a valuable addition to any football organization.
João’s extensive football knowledge, combined with his professionalism, motivation, and strong interpersonal skills, make him a highly qualified coach capable of leading and contributing to projects at any level.
Professor João Paulo Costa
Academy General Manager, Al-Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia
Rich Fagan
Academy Technical Director, Whitecaps FC, Canada
Pedro Dias
Head of Scouting, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, South Africa
Coach João is a passionate and highly professional individual with an exceptional work ethic, who has made a impact on the personal and professional development of many players, as well as coaches including myself.
João consistently demonstrates exceptional care and attention to every player, adapting his coaching to their individual needs and delivering highly effective, player-centred sessions, making him both an outstanding coach and person.
Matt Hardiman
General Manager, IFA Academy New England, USA
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