Altitude Soccer Academy (ALTD Soccer) is attracting athletes from around the world. Attendees participate in the academy standard program categories – Full Time (fall, spring, summer semester junior) and Short Time (weekly junior). Club Med Academies is a multi-faceted educational training environment featuring a blended (Sports, Arts and Academics) model for learning focused on skill development,
competitive competence, social and cultural aptitudes. Coaching:
Director Ferdi De Matthaeis. Since 1999, Soccer Hall of Fame Coach, Ferdinando coached 4 teams in Italy, and 12 teams in the U.S. He has coached multiple all-star teams and brings his wealth of knowledge and passion for the sport to Club Med Academies. Before coaching, he achieved honors and awards as a soccer player, with accolades ranging from Top Scorer and MVP as well as the captain of an all-star team. Ferdinando’s love for the game and passion for coaching make him the ideal professional to shape young athletes for success in soccer. Coach Ferdinando knows what it takes to train for a successful soccer career, and he can’t wait to help you improve your game. COACHING LICENSES
– USSF ‘ A ‘ LICENSE’ ( SINCE 1998 renewed on September 2016)
– UEFA “A” LICENSE ( SINCE 1999)
WORK EXPERIENCE
CAMPIONI FOOBALL COMPANY ( Founder and Director) present
AC GLOBAL PLAYER’S AGENCY (MLS, USL ,Serie A REPRESENTATIVE) present
MIAMI UNITED (NPSL-UPSL) Head Coach ( present)
FA EURO ACADEMY DIRECTOR ( SARASOTA) (201
JUVENTUS ACADEMY BOSTON ( Technical consultant) ( present)
CEDAR STARS ACADEMY N.J. HEAD COACH U18 DA, U13 DA ,U15
GENERAL/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR MIAMI FUSION F.C. ( 2014-16)
HEAD COACH MIAMI UNITED. FC ( 2014)
IMG ACADEMY COACHING STAFF ( 2007-14)
SOCCER PLAYING CAREER
– New York COSMOS 1981,82,84 ( North American Soccer League)
– FOGGIA CALCIO 1983 ( Italy Pro Serie B)
– U.S. LUCERA 1978,79,80 ( Semi Pro Serie D)
– N.J. EAGLES 1989 ( American Professional Soccer League)
– BOSTON BOLTS 1990 ( American Professional Soccer League)
– Brooklyn ITALIANS 1986 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)
– U.S. RAGUSA 1987,88 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)
– N.J. ARROWS 1991,92 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)
– N.J. STALLIONS 1993,94 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PLAYER
MEMBER OF ITALIAN NATIONAL SELECT TEAM U-18 (1979- 80)
NASL SOCCERBOWL FINALIST (1981) N.Y COSMOS
NASL INDOOR SOCCER (1982) N.Y. COSMOS
WINNER OF 2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EASTERN US DIVISION (NESSL) J. STALLIONS (1993,94)
CAPITAN OF ALL-STAR TEAM (NESSL) (1988, 89, 91)
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER (NESSL) (1988)
TOP SCORER 1978-79
TEAMS COACHED (USA)
2019-2021 MIAMI UNITED ( NPSL)
2018 FA EURO NY PDL-USL2
2017 MIAMI FUSION NPSL
2016 Cedar Stars Academy U-18DA,U13DA, U15
2015 MIAMI FUSION FC ( NPSL)
2014 MIAMI UNITED (NPSL)
2007-2013 IMG ACADEMIES
1999 NJ STALLIONS (USL)
1996-98 JERSEY RIPTIDE (USL)
1994.N.J: IMPERIALS (USL) Assistant coach
1996 ALL STAR TEAM COACH (USL)
1993 N.J. STALLIONS (NESSL)
1993-95 MONTCLAIR KIMBERLY ACADEMY
TEAM COACHED (ITALY)
2005/06 U.S.LUCERA 3rd DIV
2003/05 SANGIORGIO APRICENA 3rd DIV
2000/03 FOGGIA CALCIO
1999/00 LUCERA CALCIO 3rd DIV
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS COACH:
2016 SOCCER HALL OF FAME (New Jersey State Soccer)
2017 CHAMPION NPSL SUNSHINE CONFERENCE ( MIAMI FUSION FC)
2015 CHAMPION NPSL SUNSHINE CONFERENCE ( MIAMI FUSION FC)
2014 CHAMPION NPSL SUNSHINE CONFERENCE ( MIAMI UNITED FC )
2005-06 WINNER OF “COPPA ITALIA” (US LUCERA CALCIO)
1998 WINNER OF ’MIDATLANTIC’ DIVISION USL (JERSEY RIPTIDE)
1996 COACH OF “ ALL STAR TEAM” (USISL)
1997 CHAMPIONS EASTERN DIVISION (NESSL) (N.J.STALLIONS)
1998 STATE CHAMPIONS OF NEW JERSEY (MKA)
