Zico Nunes is an accomplished coach and former player with extensive experience across youth development, academy leadership, collegiate, and international soccer. His background as both a player and coach across the United States, Europe, and South Africa provides him with a broad understanding of player development and the demands of the game at different levels.

Nunes holds a UEFA A Coaching License through the English FA, a United Soccer Coaches Premier License, an FA International License, and a KNVB International License, reflecting an extensive coaching education shaped by multiple international development systems and methodologies.

As a coach, Nunes has held academy leadership positions with TSF Academy, Arsenal Soccer School, and STA, where he developed players and created high-level training environments. He also works in the collegiate game as a Men's Assistant Coach at Essex County College, providing valuable experience in preparing players for the demands of college soccer and beyond.

As a player, Nunes represented the South African U17 National Team before continuing his career in the United States on a four-year soccer scholarship at Pfeiffer University. During his collegiate career, he earned Conference Player of the Week, All-Conference First Team, and All-South Team recognition. He later continued his playing career at the semi-professional level in Portugal, further developing his understanding of the European game.

At US National Soccer School, Nunes brings a wealth of international playing, coaching, and academy leadership experience to the program. His approach emphasizes technical quality, tactical understanding, game intelligence, and professional standards, helping players develop the qualities required to progress toward the collegiate and professional levels.

Passionate about long-term player development, Nunes is committed to creating a challenging, competitive, and supportive environment that allows student-athletes to maximize their potential both on and off the field.

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