Meet the Team
Technical Director - Matheus 'Matt" Da Silva
technical_director@pcspminorsoccer.ca
Matt was born and raised in Rio Claro, Brazil. Since moving to Newfoundland, Matt has made himself available to volunteer his time in the community and the sport. He made his first appearance in Corner Brook, where he attended school and helped coach kids of all ages. Currently residing in St. John’s, he continues to positively impact the soccer community.
His extensive player experience in the sport ranges from playing soccer since the age of 5 in his home country, as well as playing for a few different Intermediate and Challenge Cup teams since moving to Newfoundland. Matt currently plays with the Spurrs Challenge Cup team.
He has been coaching at various levels, from Minor soccer to competitive Metro/PYL teams, and his expertise is in goalkeeping. He has and still coaches with the NLSA Provincial teams program.
Achievements Matt has as a player & coach include:
- PCSPSA 2024 Coach of the Year Award
- Bronze Medal at NLSA BU15 Championship (Coach, 2024)
- Gold Medal at Paradise SunsSplash Tournament, GU13 division (Coach, 2023)
- Gold Medal at the NLSA GU15 PYL Tier 2 (Coach, 2022)
- Bronze Medal at the Toyota National Championship Challenge Trophy (player, 2022)
- Gold Medal at the Johnson Insurance Challenge Cup (player, 2022)
- Silver Medal at the Atlantic Championship with NLSA BU14 team (GK Coach, 2022)
- Gold Medal at the Atlantic Championship with NLSA BU13 team (Assistant/GK Coach, 2022)
- Gold Medal at the NLSA Mega Tournament, GU15 division (Coach, 2022)
- Gold Medal at the MPSA 50th Anniversary Tournament, GU15 division (Coach, 2022)
- Gold Medal at the Paradise SunSplash Tournament, BU13 division (Coach, 2021)
- Gold Medal at the NLSA Mega Tournament, BU13 division (coach, 2021)
