Our approach

Our trainers teach the revered Brazilian approach to soccer. In Brazil, a person who plays soccer with skill and expertise is considered an artist.

We teach our players that achieving happiness and cultivating advanced soccer skills go hand in hand.

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Contact Us

Brazilian Art Soccer
PO Box 1722
Merrimack NH 03054
info@basoccertraining.com

Meet our Trainers

We are proud to have some of the finest trainers as our own:

Bruno Victal, President & Founder of Brazilian Art Soccer
Native to Brazil, Bruno Victal was a professional soccer player brought to this area by the NH Phantoms in 2001. Bruno was recognized as the best college player in Brazil in 1999 and represented his country in the World University Games in Spain, where he was the lead scorer of the Brazilian Team and was named MVP. Because of his success, Bruno was called up again by the national team in 2000 to play in France.

Currently, Bruno is one of the most sought after coaches in Southern New Hampshire, having worked with Hollis Atlantic and Nashua World Cup, as well as with Phantoms Super Y teams. His passionate about soccer and he enjoys relaying his skill and expertise to his students. Recently, one of his long-term students was chosen to the United States U15 Super Y Girls team.

Christian Nees, Trainer
Growing up in Brazil with the world's most robust soccer culture, Christian learned and excelled at all three of the major versions of Brazilian football. He was with Desportiva for a number of years, played along side Bruno Victal, and grew professionally with Rio de Janeiro.

Christian played football (soccer) for a decade with Italo Brazileiro, while also living a morning ritual of Beach Soccer. As part of the Brazilian 4-3-3 system, Christian excels at attacking right forward strategies. Christian continues his love of the beautiful game, having rejoined his old teammate to bring the Brazilian approach to soccer development here in the United States.

Joel Ogbunamiri , Trainer

Former member of the Nigerian National Team, Joel Ogbunamiri came to NH to play with the New Hampshire Phantoms USL Team. He was captain of the Phantoms Team and was chosen twice as the defensive USL Player of the Year. His other achievements include four time USL All Star and two time team member of the All Tournament USL First Team. He was formerly the head coach for both Londonderry High School and the Hollis/Brookline boys team. Currently, he is the lead instructor at Brewster Academy.

Manny Brito, Trainer
Born in Cape Verde, Manny played a year in Italy before coming to the U.S. to attend St. Lawrence University (B.S. & M.S.) where he was a four-year All-State and a two-year All-American. Manny still holds the record for the most goals and assists in the University's history. After playing a year in Portugal, Manny returned to the U.S. and played professionally with the Boston Bull Dogs, the Rhode Island Stingrays, and the NH Phantoms.

Manny is a Language teacher and Varsity Soccer Coach at the New Hampton School.

Val Teixeira , Trainer
With a soccer history of over 23 years, Val has built a reputation for himself as both a skilled  player and a head coach. Val started playing in Portugal for Benfica, one of the best European Soccer teams. Since coming to the US, Val has played with the RI Stingrays and then the NH Phantoms. Val played in an exhibition game with the New England Revolution against the US National Team.

Alfredo Esteves
Born in Portugal, where he grew up playing soccer, Alfredo learned from great coaches in Portugal and in Italy. He has played professionally in Portugal, Italy and the United States. Alfredo enjoys the opportunity to share his passion with young players.

Jamie Williams, Trainer
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