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Igor Holanda – Coach & Former Player

Born and raised in Brazil, Igor Holanda began playing soccer at the age of 11. At just 12 years old, he left home to pursue his dream of becoming a professional player. Throughout his youth career, he played for several clubs in Brazil, with his most significant development taking place at Fluminense FC, where he competed from 2015 to 2018.

In 2019, Igor moved to the United States to continue both his academic and athletic journey. He spent two years competing at Cloud County Community College (NJCAA) while earning a degree in Sport Management. In 2021, he relocated to California, where he continued his playing career with Forza Soccer Academy in the SoCal Premier League.

Passionate about the game beyond the field, Igor dedicated himself to studying soccer from a tactical perspective. He earned a certification in Performance Analysis and Player Scouting through Futebol Interativo (FI), further developing his understanding of the game and player development.

As a coach at BR Elite Soccer, Igor believes that soccer is about much more than winning games. His goal is to help young athletes grow both as players and as individuals by teaching discipline, confidence, teamwork, and a genuine love for the sport. On the field, he emphasizes detailed technical instruction, ensuring every player understands not only how to perform each movement correctly, but also enjoys the learning process.

Igor is proud to be part of the BR Elite Soccer family and looks forward to helping every player reach their full potential while continuing to grow alongside the club.

Rafael – Coach 

I am Coach Rafael. Originally from Brazil.
Came to the US in 2016 to study business and play soccer in Kansas NJCAA D1, I graduated at cloud county in 2018 and got a few titles during that time.

2x Conference champion (2016 and 2017)
1x District champion in 2016
1x Region champion in 2016
Played national tournament in 2016
All conference player in 2016.

After graduating at cloud in 2018, I transfer to Newman university from NCAA D2, in Wichita, Kansas. Where I played 2 more years (2018/2019) and got my bachelor’s degree in business management.

In 2021, after Covid, I moved to California. Where Coach Danny was living at.
He started the @br_elite_training program and years later he invited me as a coach and I am so proud to be part of this team developing kids.

Daniel Alkmim Coach at Br Elite Soccer

Daniel Alkmim – Founder
BR Elite Soccer Club was founded by Daniel Alkmim, a former elite player with solid experience in both futsal and field soccer. Born and raised in Brazil, Daniel honed his skills at the renowned Zico Academy, where he trained under mentors from the Brazilian National Team and Zico himself — one of the greatest legends in the history of Brazilian football.

After standing out in Brazil, Daniel continued his career in the United States, competing at the collegiate level in NCAA Division I and Division II. His playing style blended the creativity and flair of Brazilian football with the physical preparation and tactical structure of American college competition. Unfortunately, his professional aspirations were cut short by injuries, but his passion for the sport only grew stronger.

Daniel transitioned into a coaching career with the mission of passing on his high-level knowledge to the next generation. Through BR Elite Soccer Training, he built a reputation for technical excellence, game intelligence, and a unique player-centered approach. Now, with the creation of BR Elite development academy, his goal is to provide athletes with both top-tier training and the help them bring it to the competitive platform of the SOCAL Soccer League.