Juninho Da Silva
Founder & Technical Director
With a lifelong passion for soccer, Juninho brings much experience as a professional player and coach. Holding a Technical Director Diploma from Canada Soccer and coaching licenses from CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), CONMEBOL/FIFA, Puerto Rico, and the USA, Juninho has worked with clubs in Brazil, the USA, and Canada. At J11 Brazilian Football Academy, his mission is to develop young athletes by combining technical excellence with a strong foundation in teamwork, discipline, and passion for the game in the real Brazilian training methodology.
Martin Gonzales
Coordinator & GK Coach
Martin Gonzales began his journey as a goalkeeper at the age of 13 in his home country, Peru. At 19, he joined Club Sport Unión Huaral, a team in the Peruvian Professional League. With over a decade of experience as a goalkeeper coach, Coach Martin has worked with several academies in Ottawa, including Come Play Soccer, FTA Functional Training Academy, Gloucester Hornets SC, Mundial FC, and The 1 Legend Goalkeeper Training. He is also the founder of his own academy, MGKEEPERS1. Martin holds the Ontario Soccer Association Goalkeeper Coach Certificate.