Rui Gonçalves
Vila Real
Summary
Accomplished Head Coach with a proven track record at UDC Sabrosa, adept in player evaluations and fostering a culture of teamwork and discipline. Expert in developing athletic training plans and strategic game approaches, significantly enhancing team performance. Skilled in recruitment and special events planning, driving team success and sportsmanship.
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
UDC Sabrosa
08.2024 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Assessed individual skills and physical abilities to make appropriate position assignments.
- Scheduled and oversaw robust calendar of practices, special events, and conference games.
Head Football Coach, First Team
FC Lordelo
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
Head Football Coach, First Team
SC Cumieira
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Youth Football Coach
Abambres Sport Clube
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Maintained scouting reports and distributed copies to head coaches and athletic supervisors each month.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Education
Football Coach UEFA B
AFVR -FPF
Vila Real, Portugal06-2018
Skills
- Player evaluations
- Special events planning
- Team budgeting
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Athletic training plan development
- Game strategy
- Recruitment and development
- Tournament procedures
Certification
- Licensed [UEFA B] - [Since 2018]
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Head Coach
UDC Sabrosa
08.2024 - Current
Head Football Coach, First Team
FC Lordelo
09.2020 - 05.2024
Head Football Coach, First Team
SC Cumieira
08.2018 - 04.2020
Youth Football Coach
Abambres Sport Clube
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Licensed [UEFA B] - [Since 2018]
Football Coach UEFA B
AFVR -FPF
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