Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes

Rosalyn (CoachUp client)

Our first class and impressed with the skills training received. Highly recommended!!!

Samia (CoachUp client)

Great Coach and patient

Brian (CoachUp client)

Just had our first session. Great job assessing my son and figuring out the small fundamental details he needs to improve to become a better player.

Jose (CoachUp client)

First session was really good as Coach Marcelo evaluated the fundamentals such as first touch, ball control, dribbling, shooting, and all the aspects needed to design a training plan according to the player abilities. Coach Marcelo is very open and clear about his methodology that considers not only the skills but mental aspects and decision making. My son is looking forward to work hard and leverage Coach Marcelo's experience to get to the next level.

Heron (CoachUp client)

Marcelo was extremely informative. He was professional and courteous. I did 1 hour with him. The drills were an excellent to know of some rust.

David (CoachUp client)

My son plays high level competitive football (soccer) in Canada.
On a trip to Florida, he wanted some extra training to improve his overall touch.
Marcelo provided intense training focusing on one-and-two touch drills taking into account both feet and all aspects of control with the body. Passing and shooting were generally the end product of the drill which gave my son the reinforcement of why you are doing the drill. The sessions were inspiring, enlightening and carried out with a great deal of motivation.
At the end of every session, Marcelo is happy to answer any questions about his impressive career or any other performance related questions.
A great experience for my son - Thanks Marcelo!!!

Merlin (CoachUp client)

Coach was excellent. He is very thorough in his evaluation, so he and we can understand where Lucas is at in his strengths and weaknesses. We extremely looking forward to the next couple sessions. I strongly recommend Coach Marcelo to parents and athletes. His knowledge and experience is at the very highest level and you see it.

James (CoachUp client)

Marcelo was a wonderful trainer first session he evaluated him and let us know what my son did good and things to work on. He was very organized and on time. There was a lot of skill drills he has set up and worked very nice and firm as a coach.

Chase (CoachUp client)

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David (CoachUp client)

Marcelo was absolutely outstanding. Both our kids (14 & 15) play in an advanced elite program in Canada and have been well schooled over the years in soccer techniques and strategies. However, Marcelo brought an additional perspective informed by his career playing at the highest level. He gave our kids an insight into the mentality needed to succeed on the soccer pitch as well as phenomenal guidance around positioning in plays, body shape and awareness as well as ways to refine their technique and be more efficient. The intensity level was tremendous. We will hopefully reconnect with him on our next Florida trip as the experience was invaluable.

Nicolas (CoachUp client)

I recently had the pleasure of booking a private soccer lesson with a Marcelo for my 12 year old son, and I cannot recommend him enough! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch and exceeded all of our expectations.

First and foremost, the coach was incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in the game of soccer. They had a deep understanding of all aspects of the sport, from basic techniques to advanced tactics, and were able to impart their knowledge in a clear and effective way.

What really stood out to me, though, was the coach's patience and positive attitude. He never made my son feel judged or inadequate, even when I struggled with certain skills. Instead, he was always encouraging and supportive, offering helpful feedback and constructive criticism that helped him improve.

The lesson was also very well-organized and tailored to my sons specific needs and goals. The coach took the time to understand what he wanted to work on and designed a lesson plan that was challenging but achievable. He also provided my son with helpful tips and drills to practice at home, which I found incredibly valuable.

Overall, I would highly recommend taking a private soccer lesson with this coach to anyone looking to improve their skills and knowledge of the game. They are truly a gifted coach who will help you achieve your goals in a positive and supportive environment. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

Stacy (CoachUp client)

My son loved the first practice. He said Coach teaches him the skills he didn't learn in Soccer Academy.

Timothy (CoachUp client)

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Kari (CoachUp client)

Coach Marcelo did a great job with ball skills with my son. Looking forward to more sessions.

Neysha (CoachUp client)

Coach Marcelo is an excellent coach! He evaluate my son in order to determine best path of training to take to improve his skills. His vast experience in the soccer industry will definitely help my son reach the next level. My son enjoy very much his first training and is looking forward for the next one! Amazing training!

Mike (CoachUp client)

Marcelo did an amazing job working with my 11 year old son. His vast experience and knowledge of the game comes unmatched. We are so excited to be able to get this opportunity to train with him!

Sergio (CoachUp client)

Absolutely the best coach by far.

Nelson (CoachUp client)

Coach Marcelo Gonçalves was great with my daughter. His knowledge of the game is amazing. He identified strengths and weaknesses quickly and is able to design an individualized training plan for you.
He was part of one of the best Brazilian National Teams in history. We are very impressed and we will keep training with him

Jose (CoachUp client)

Thank you coach Marcelo, our first training was fun and had a good amount of cardio. And despite being an old timer at this I learned a few things that can improve my game. Exelente
Can’t wait for next sesion

Nevron (CoachUp client)

Great coach and definitely know what he’s doing

John (CoachUp client)

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Michelle (CoachUp client)

One on one training with Coach Marcelo has been top notch. It has been an excellent experience for my 11 year old son. Not only this training has been physically great but it also has elevated my son personally.

Luiz Fernando (CoachUp client)

Coach Marcelo is Amazing!!!

Jeanine (CoachUp client)

Coach Marcelo did an excellent job with our 12 yr old daughter. She was extremely happy with the drills and input that Marcelo included in the session. He has good energy and is motivational during the drills.

Vlad (CoachUp client)

Great experience! Coach Marcelo was prepared and extremely professional. He built skills and confidence while maintaining the session fun, challenging and educational. I highly recommend coach Marcelo for players that want to grow!

Enel (CoachUp client)

Great coach. Enjoyed talking to him and working with him.

Glenn (CoachUp client)

Coach Marcelo was great with my kids - I was impressed. Both of my boys, ages 6 and 8, learned a lot of new skills and have been excited about their training since they started. We will be scheduling more sessions with Coach Marcelo and recommend him to anyone who wants to learn and enjoy the game of soccer !

Gonçalves , Former Brazilian National Team soccer player. (Testimonial)

During more than 20 years I have been working with kids , boy and girls, to improve their soccer level. Now adays I have some ex athletes of my soccer academy in Brasil that are playing in Professional soccer clubs all over the world. I am very pround to be part of their history .