Coach Joaquim (Neto)
Head Coach
A family man, married to lovely wife Livia and father to beautiful daughter Zoe. Joaquim’s impressive long soccer career has seen him play for several Brazilian renowned football clubs including Corinthians Alagoano, Bom Jesus and Dinamo.
He is a professor of physical education and a licensed coach, he has coached at the Brazil International Football Academy in Gurgaon, India where he lived and built great rapport with the local community. Coach Neto also worked with the Ambassadors Football Program in Drakentein Prison in Wellington, South Africa. Whilst in Africa he also worked as a youth leader for war refugees in Cape Town, South Africa.
Coach Neto has a genuine heart for people and looks to continually build, support and restore people through his love and passion for soccer and community.
He's energy and Zeel for life is contagious and children feed off his high energy and expertise for the sport. Coach Neto is a very approachable sincere coach who puts in a 110% in his approach to soccer and life development. He has a remarkable rapport with our junior members and makes all feel seen and capable no matter the skill level or age.
Coach Soahil
Head Coach
Is a dedicated husband and father of four beautiful children.
Coach Sohail began his football career as a player at the age of 14 and played for different Afghanistan Youth National Teams. He has played for Kabul University team Oqab FC ( Melbourne Afghan Soccer Association) Richmond Soccer Club, Football Victoria ( Skills Acquisition Phase – Program ) and Nuanawading City FC ( VPL 2- Victoria ).
Coach Sohail has years of experience with different Premier lead clubs such as: Afghanistan Youth National Teams, Urdu FC, Jawanan-E-Maihan FC, Shaheen Aasmayee FC, De Maiwand Atalan FC and more.
Coach Sohail’s also played a great roll with the Afghanistan Football Federation in different posts such as- Head of Grassroots- Head of Youth Development - Member of the Afghanistan Youth National Teams Management.
Coach Sohail is a accredited AFC-B Coach and Instructor. He also holds a Soccer Basics Certificate, Premier Skills Certificate and Grassroots Certificate.
A coach that has a genuine drive to develop our teen soccer players and motivate players to succeed in reaching their sporting goals.
He is also passionate in making sure our teens understanding the importance of fostering a safe and positive inclusive team environment at HASA.