In addition to teams at various youth levels, Brave SC also offers additional training opportunities for youth players to enhance player performance, both for club members and non-members.
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Nutritional Assessment
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Includes three key assessments strategically spaced at the beginning, middle, and end of your season.
Key Features:
-Tailored advice on what to eat before, during, and after workouts and matches.
-Progressive support throughout the season.
-Personalized recommendations to fuel your success.
-Ensure you’re at your peak performance every step of the way.

What’s Included:
Initial Assessment (Start of the Season):
-In-depth measurements to understand your current nutritional status.
-Guidance on pre, during, and post-training/game nutrition.
Mid-Season Assessment:
-Reevaluation of measurements to track progress and adjust strategies.
Final Assessment (End of the Season):
-Final measurements
-Reflection on season-specific dietary needs.
-Guidance on post-season recovery and transition.
COST:
Youth Nutritional Assessment:
- $80 club members
- $100 non-member
To schedule your Nutritional Assessment please submit payment using the buttons above and complete the Brave SC waiver based on the athlete’s age. Then contact info@bravesc.com or call (352) 561-8239.
Private Lessons
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Private Lessons are offered to both Club and Non-Club Members.
To schedule your lesson please complete the google form and payment links. Athletes can request a specific Coach or will be paired with a Coach depending on the athlete’s skill level and the type of training or area of focus needed.
Lessons with Coach Da Silva are booked one session at a time.
Private Lessons with our other Coaches are booked as a package of four, one-hour sessions.
For questions please contact info@bravesc.com or call (352) 561-8239.
COST:
Youth Private Lessons with Coach Da Silva:
- $100 for 1 – 1 hour session.
Youth Private Lessons:
- $240 for 4 – 1 hour sessions.
Youth Private Lessons(Non-Club Member)
- $70 for 1 – 1 hour session.
Coaches for Private Lessons:
Anderson Da Silva
Coaching Career: 18 years (USL League Two, UPSL, Youth)
Licenses: US Soccer A-Senior License, UEFA B License, US Soccer A-Youth
Anderson has been coaching since 2006. He is currently the Head Coach of Brave’s USL2 and U19 Elite as well as The Villages Charter High School’s Varsity team. He has coached several players that have gone on to play professionally including US Men’s National Team’s goalkeeper Matt Turner and Phoenix Rising’s (USL Championship) Gabriel Torrez.

Sergio Santos -Goalkeeper Coach
Coaching Career: 8 years (USL League Two, UPSL, Youth)
Licenses: US Soccer D License
Sergio has worked with Brave SC since the program’s beginnings and works with goalkeepers at every level within the club, including professional players such as Jackson Lee and Paulo Pita.

Yago Lopes
Coaching Career: 3 years (USL League Two, UPSL, Youth)
Licenses: CBF C License (Brazil), US Soccer Grassroots certification
Yago got his start with Brave SC as a player with the Buffalo’s first team. He is the club’s all-time leader in appearances with the USL League Two side and transitioned to coaching in 2021. He’s currently the head coach of Brave SC’s 2012 Elite and UPSL squads and an assistant with first team.

Micah Fockler
Coaching Career: 4 years (Youth)
Licenses: US Soccer Grassroots certification
Micah played for Brave SC as a youth player before becoming a coach. After playing with Brave SC’s youth teams, he is now the coach of the club’s 2010 and 2014 elite teams and has appeared as a player with the UPSL and USL League Two teams.
