Coach Jonas - Owner and Director
Jonas Colaco Venancio is originally from the south of Portugal. He graduated from Piaget University with a Bachelor of Science - In Physical Therapy. Jonas is fluent in multiple languages —English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and his native tongue of Portuguese. He recently married and relocated to Atlanta from Germany.
Since the age of 7, Jonas played soccer with various National Portuguese Soccer Academies and tournaments, including the prestigious “Lopes da Silva” U-15 Tournament for region districts selection.
After a knee injury at 16 years old, Jonas transitioned from Soccer to a full-time Futsal career. He continued as a member of the Portuguese Futsal Federation Academy until he became a professional Futsal player, at age 21, for the Portuguese Futsal Federation.
Jonas took his passion and love for Soccer and Futsal and gave back to the community. He served as a coach at the same academy where he attended as a young player. He coached Futsal and Soccer on Portuguese U-11, U-14, and U-18 teams for several years while continuing to play.
As a member of the Portuguese Futsal Federation of People with Diabetes, Jonas played in consecutive International competitions, from 2014-2016, in Hungary, Bosnia, and Romania. He then transitioned to the German Professional Futsal league, Futsal-Regionalliga.
Jonas returned to the soccer pitch when he joined the semi-professional soccer team in Germany's Second League 2019-2020.
Jonas's career on and off the pitch has molded the man he is today and he is excited to bring the experience, passion, drive, motivation, and most importantly, energy to this project.
FUTSAL CAREER
• Hessen Region Team (Germany)
• América Latina (Germany)
• SV Darmstadt 98 (Germany)
• América Latina (Germany)
• DiabPT United- Portuguese National team for persons with Diabetes (Portugal)
• Casa do Benfica de Castro Verde (Portugal)
FOOTBALL/ SOCCER CAREER
• Blau Geld Friedberg (Germany)
• São Marcos Futebol Clube (Portugal)
• Clube Desportivo de Almodovar (Portugal)
• Associacão Juventude Do Rosário (Portugal)
• Vitória de Setubal Futebol Clube (Portugal)
• Associacão de Futebol de Beja (Portugal)
• Mina de São Domingos Futebol Clube (Portugal)
• Clube de Futebol Guadiana (Portugal)
• Mina de São Domingos Futebol Clube (Portugal)
• Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Portugal)
• Clube de Futebol Guadiana (Portugal)
Coach Jacob - Assistent Director
Jacob Kelley is a rising coach from the Metro-Atlanta area, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Sports Administration at Georgia State University. Raised in Snellville, Georgia, Jacob spent his youth career competing with GSA/Steamers, where his passion for player development and the long-term growth of the game truly began.
Transitioning from player to coach, Jacob has committed himself to helping shape the next generation of athletes. He currently coaches with JV10 Academy, bringing energy, detail, and a strong developmental mindset to every session. In addition to his work with JV10, he also coaches at Inter Atlanta FC in Decatur, expanding his experience across multiple competitive environments.
After completing his degree, Jacob plans to continue his path in youth coaching and club leadership, focusing on coaching, program direction, and expanding high-quality player development opportunities. His long-term vision includes helping JV10 Academy grow its impact not only throughout Georgia and the United States, but also internationally—reaching more players and raising the standard of futsal and soccer development everywhere he goes.
Coach John Queiroz - Technical Director
Futsal Specialist • Multi-Sport Developer • Former Professional Athlete
Born in Goiás, Brazil, John grew up immersed in Brazilian football culture. He played competitive soccer throughout his childhood and became a five-time Goiás State Champion as a futsal goalkeeper before moving to the United States at age 12, where he continued competing through high school.
A lifelong athlete and competitor, he has a diverse sporting background. He is a retired professional MMA fighter, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a Georgia State Champion wrestler in freestyle, folkstyle, and Greco-Roman. This multi-disciplinary experience has shaped his unique approach to training, mindset, and player development.
He began coaching at just 16 years old and has since worked across multiple sports, focusing on athletic development, strategic thinking, and mental strength. His coaching philosophy centers on teaching the futsal mind—helping players improve movement off the ball, build real futsal IQ, make faster decisions, and understand the strategy behind the game.
Beyond technical development, he is deeply committed to helping young players build strong mindsets, confidence, discipline, and character—on and off the court. His mission is to develop better players, and more importantly, better human beings.
Coach Chris Gasquez
Coach Chris grew up in the Metro-Atlanta soccer community, starting the game at just three years old. As a youth player, he competed with Roswell Santos, Concorde Fire, and later represented Roswell High School on the varsity team.
He graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2017 with a B.B.A. in International Business and spent the following three years working in higher education before transitioning fully into coaching.
Chris began his coaching career in 2020 under the guidance of Boris Fridman at Rush Union, then expanded his experience with roles at AFC Lightning, Inter Atlanta (two seasons), and TOCA Football.
His futsal journey started in 2021 with Atlanta Futsal, where he met Coach Jonas. Under Jonas’s mentorship, Chris developed a deep understanding and love for the game of futsal, adapting his strong soccer foundation to embrace the speed, intelligence, and creativity of the sport.
Blending his passion for education, soccer, and futsal, Chris brings enthusiasm, positivity, empathy, and professionalism to every session. He is committed to teaching with clarity, patience, and high standards—helping players grow both technically and personally.
He is currently focused on private individual and small-group trainings, as well as supporting the continued growth of the JV10 Futsal program throughout the Atlanta area.
TESHIA MILLER
BOXING, STRENGTH TRAINING
Coach Murilo Szekir
Coach Murilo brings over 40 years of experience in Brazilian futsal as both a player and a coach. Raised in the birthplace of modern futsal, he developed a deep passion for the game that has shaped his life and coaching style.
He holds two professional diplomas from the FC Barcelona Coaches Academy, where he studied methodology, player development, and modern training concepts used by some of the world’s top futsal programs. His coaching approach blends authentic Brazilian creativity with the structured, intelligent positional play taught in Europe.
Now coaching at Roswell Santos, Coach Murilo focuses on:
Strong technical development
Fast decision-making
Creativity and confidence on the ball
Teaching the “why” behind the game, not just the “how”
Throughout his career, he has helped develop players of all ages while promoting discipline, teamwork, and respect. His mission is simple: to grow the game, build better players, and share the passion of Brazilian futsal with the next generation.
Coach Matthew J. Beckham
Matthew Beckham is one of the most experienced and innovative skill-acquisition specialists in American youth soccer and school-based athletic development. His approach blends cutting-edge motor learning science with practical on-field application, producing technically elite, two-footed, cognitively sharp footballers prepared for long-term success.
A committed advocate for evidence-based training, Matthew’s methodologies integrate ecological dynamics, non-linear pedagogy, perception-action coupling, and the latest research in neuroplasticity, contextual interference, and myelination windows. His players develop adaptable skill sets and high-performance habits that translate immediately to real game environments.
Currently based in Buford, Georgia, Matthew serves as the Pre-Academy Director & Head Coach at ALL-IN Soccer Club, overseeing the entire U5–U9 curriculum and coaching staff while directly leading U8 and U14 teams. Before joining ALL-IN, he founded and directed Beckham’s Academy — a series of innovative residency and private-school programs that combined elite skill-acquisition training with academic development for 1st–8th grade athletes.
Across nearly two decades, Matthew has held leadership and coaching roles at every level of youth sport and education, including:
• Athletic Director at multiple K–8 and K–12 schools in Florida and Georgia
• Head coach for championship middle-school soccer (57–3 and 53–0 records), football (from 3–11 to 11–3 and the school’s first playoff berth), and nationally ranked track programs
• MLS Next Academy coach (2012–2015 birth years) at Jacksonville FC
• District-Level Physical Education Program Designer for Broward County Public Schools (178 schools; $3M federal grant)
• Strength & Conditioning and Recruiting staff member for the University of Toledo Football Program
Matthew holds a Master’s in Educational Administration & Supervision and dual-state teaching certification (GA & FL) in Physical Education, Health, Elementary Education, and Educational Leadership. Across 18+ years, he has built a reputation for translating research into repeatable, high-intensity, variable training environments that accelerate player development in ways traditional “play more games” models cannot.
His athletes don’t just succeed in youth competition — they enter professional academies, ODP, USYNT camps, and top high-school programs with thousands of purposeful, well-designed repetitions already embedded. The result: ambidextrous technique, superior game intelligence, and the confidence to thrive at the next level.
Off the field, Matthew is a husband, father, and lifelong student of the game who believes the 8–14 age window is the most valuable real estate in player development.
Georgia & Florida Professional Educator │ NASE Certified Speed Specialist │ USSF “F” License │
US Track & Field Level 1 & Technical Certified
Coach Alex Prato
The peak of Alex’s playing career came when he competed with the first team in the Second Division of the Venezuelan Professional Soccer League. Prior to that, he spent two seasons playing in the prestigious Venezuelan U-20 Golden Series with Universidad Central de Venezuela FC (UCV FC). During his professional years, he also began coaching youth players in Venezuela, laying the foundation for his long-term passion in player development.
After retiring from professional soccer to complete his accounting degree, Alex began working for Ernst & Young Venezuela, continuing to balance his love for the game by playing amateur futsal on the side. In 2016, he migrated to the United States, where he continued to pursue opportunities in both soccer and coaching.
In 2018, Alex joined TYSA, where he began coaching youth soccer and further expanding his experience within the American player-development system. His background as a professional athlete, combined with his academic and coaching experience, allows him to bring discipline, structure, and a deep understanding of the game to every session.
Coach Eric McDonald
Eric McDonald, originally from the Washington, D.C. area, has been coaching for more than a decade. He grew up playing for Reston FC, where the influence of Soccer the Brazilian Way futsal programs shaped his technical foundation, creativity, and long-term passion for the game.
Eric continued his development at Hampden-Sydney College, gaining valuable experience as both a player and a coach. His time in the collegiate environment deepened his understanding of player development, leadership, and high-performance culture.
He currently coaches girls’ High School Select teams at Inter Atlanta FC and has worked with players of all ages across Academy and Select levels. In the spring, Eric served as an assistant boys’ varsity coach at Drew Charter High School, contributing to the program’s historic run to its first-ever GHSA 2A State Championship.
Eric brings a player-centered coaching approach that emphasizes technical quality, confidence, intelligent decision-making, and mental resilience—on and off the field. His goal is to help every athlete grow not only as a player, but as a person.
Coach Jelani James-Smith
Jelani James-smith is a dedicated youth athlete and emerging futsal coach whose experience spans high-level regional and international competition. Jelani began his soccer career at a local club in Peachtree City, Georgia, where he spent five years developing foundational skills, discipline, and leadership. He currently plays for the Atlanta United u15’s Academy, one of the top youth development programs in the United States.
Jelani’s futsal journey began at age 10, and he spent the next four years competing at an elite level. His commitment to growth and performance led him to travel extensively for competition—regionally throughout the United States and internationally to Spain, Paraguay, and England. These experiences exposed him to diverse playing styles, advanced tactical environments, and some of the highest levels of youth futsal.
Alongside his playing career, Jelani discovered an early passion for coaching. At age 12, he began mentoring the 2015 and 2016 age groups while earning his USYF LEVEL 1 and 2 certification. He continued his development by attending coaching courses delivered by his mentor, further expanding his understanding of player development and methodology.
Jelani soon transitioned into an assistant coach role for the 2013 and 2014 age groups, where he quickly proved his ability to connect with younger players and support their technical and tactical growth. At age 13, he stepped into a head coach role for the 2013 age group, demonstrating maturity, leadership, and a strong commitment to cultivating a positive, competitive, and educational training environment.
Today, Jelani continues to advance both his playing and coaching careers, aiming to inspire the next generation of players through dedication, professionalism, and a deep passion for the game.