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At Nexus, our coaches do more than run training sessions — they shape the daily experience and long-term development of every student-athlete. Whether on the field, in the futsal gym, or performance gym, our staff brings deep expertise, high standards, and a personal commitment to each child’s growth.
This summer’s camp is led by a group of professionals with international playing and coaching backgrounds, including national team coaches, former professionals, and youth development specialists. They don’t just train players — they mentor them, challenge them, and care for them. Scroll down to learn more about the coaches behind the Nexus Summer Camp — and the people shaping what development looks like at the highest level. |
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HENRY COSTAS
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF FUTBOL | FOUNDER, HEART AND SOLE FUTSAL Coach Henry sets the technical and cultural direction of Nexus. He leads the soccer methodology across all age groups and works directly with players on tactical understanding, competitive mindset, and personal accountability. A native of Bolivia, Coach Henry brings experience from both South American and U.S. development systems and believes in building complete athletes through structure, discipline, and opportunity. His leadership shapes how Nexus players train, think, and carry themselves — on and off the field. Now living in Spain, Coach Henry brings a perspective of the realities of European football. From the way young players are developed in Spanish academies to how families approach education and sport as one integrated path, he studies and lives the model that Nexus is building toward. His long-term vision spans three continents — North America, South America, and Europe — with Nexus serving as a bridge that connects players to opportunity, culture, and world-class training no matter where they come from. Read more about Coach Henry here. |
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RODRIGO PETILLO
FUTSAL & FUTBOL DEVELOPMENT COACH | TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, HEART AND SOLE FUTSAL Coach Rodrigo leads the futsal and technical skills curriculum at Nexus, working directly with players to improve their control, speed of play, and decision-making in tight spaces. His sessions are detail-driven and focused on making players smarter and more efficient on the ball. He plays a key role in shaping how futsal integrates into the broader futbol development model at Nexus. Coach Rodrigo’s background includes over a decade of professional futsal experience in Argentina and Italy, where he played for top clubs like River Plate, Napoli, Roma, and Pescara, and competed in three Futsal World Cups and four Copa Americas as the captain of the AFA Men's National Team. At both Nexus and Heart and Sole, Coach Rodrigo applies that experience to help players train with purpose. He sets a high bar in both programs — developing coaches, designing curriculum, and guiding athletes with the mindset and discipline required to succeed at the next level. Read more about Coach Rodrigo here. |
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CONRADO COSTA
FUTSAL & FUTBOL DEVELOPMENT COACH | FUTSAL COACH, HEART AND SOLE FUTSAL Coach Conrado has 15 years of experience as a coach and educator, combining academic training with elite-level coaching experience in both futsal and soccer. Before joining Nexus, Coach Conrado served as Head Coach of the Professional Futsal Team at São Paulo FC, where he led the team to an undefeated championship run in the 2023 Brasileiro de Ligas de Futsal. He also held roles at Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, Barça Academy Brazil, and Club Penha Sport, working with youth from the U11 to professional levels. Coach Conrado holds advanced credentials from the CBF Academy and the São Paulo Futsal Federation, and has completed post-graduate studies in Exercise Physiology and Training Sciences. His approach blends physical education, tactical understanding, and individualized attention — helping every player at Nexus build the technical and mental foundation to grow. |
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NICO NORIEGA
GUEST FUTSAL & FUTBOL DEVELOPMENT COACH | HEAD COACH, ARGENTINA WOMEN'S NATIONAL FUTSAL TEAM | GOALKEEPER COACH, ARGENTINA MEN'S NATIONAL FUTSAL TEAM Coach Nico brings over two decades of high-level experience in futsal to Nexus, with a background that includes coaching, playing, and leading national teams on the international stage. In his role as goalkeeper coach he helped guide the AFA Men's National Futsal team to a 2022 Copa América championship and a World Cup runner-up finish in 2021. At Nexus' summer camps, Coach Nico leads futsal and goalkeeper training across all age groups, bringing international-level structure, discipline, and detail to every session. His professional experience includes:
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LUCHO ALARCON
FUTSAL & FUTBOL COACH Coach Lucho brings unmatched energy, joy, and heart to Nexus. Originally from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, he plays a dual role that is central to the Nexus experience — coaching younger players on the field and preparing fresh, daily, nutritious meals for students in the kitchen. On the field, Coach Lucho leads high-energy sessions focused on building confidence, creativity, and foundational skills. His ability to connect with players — especially the youngest — makes him a trusted presence in their development. He brings intensity, fun, and structure to every drill, and kids feed off his enthusiasm. Off the field, Chef Lucho runs our lunch program with the same care and commitment. He prepares nutritious meals for full-day students every day, creating a space that feels like home. For many kids, he’s the first smiling face they see in the morning and the last coach they hug on their way out — and that’s not by accident. Coach Lucho is more than a coach or chef. He’s a cornerstone of our culture. |
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JOSEPHINE FIRAT
GENERAL MANAGER Josephine oversees the full operations of Nexus Futbol Academy. As General Manager, she is responsible for aligning the academic, athletic, cultural, and logistical components of the program — ensuring every student-athlete experiences the values that define Nexus: excellence, opportunity, and purpose. For the Nexus Summer Camp, Josephine oversees everything from program design to daily logistics. She structures the weekly schedules, coordinates all training blocks across locations, manages transportation, and ensures families have flexible options that work. She also handles communication, registration, and staffing — making sure each group has what it needs to run smoothly. Her leadership keeps the big picture aligned while ensuring no detail is overlooked, so that every camper experiences the full value of a day at Nexus. You can reach Josephine at 281-740-0581 or [email protected] |
