
Soccer Powered
by FUTSAL
by
MARCELO ANTONELLI
Marcelo Antonelli has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education Sports Sciences (Unicamp – Brazil) and a Master’s Degree in Education (Saint Francis University – PA – USA).
He played college soccer in Brazil, followed by professional Futsal in Italy 2001-2007 (Giemme, Pescara Calcio a 5 and Regalbuto).
After playing in Italy he moved to the USA, where he coached at the NCAA Division 1 level for 10 years, along with coaching for ODP and various clubs. He has obtained the National, Advanced National and Premier Licenses from United Soccer Coaches.
"There are so many different and unexplored ways in which Futsal can contribute to the development of soccer players and teams. I needed to do something about it. That’s when I decided to create Soccer Powered by Futsal."
- Marcelo antonelli