Biography

Sylvanus Alves is a United States Soccer Federation D License coach who holds certifications in HFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and Top Flight Goalkeeping Academy. A native of St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Alves enjoys helping recreational to intermediate level goalkeepers learn the basics. Alves is an extremely passionate with a strong understanding of club soccer, tactice, and the techniques of the game. He has the ability to integrate and organize teams of various age groups, recognize player attributes, and motivate players who aspire one day to play at the competitive level.

Alves played professionally in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and even represented his country at the U-23 level. He has worked with various clubs in the Columbia, MD area and is currently the Head Coach at Long Reach High School where he has been since 2015,

Fun facts about Coach Sylvanus

Favorite professional team: Real Madrid

Favorite professional player: Roberto Carlos

Favorite place to vacation: The Grenadines

Favorite Caribbean food: Pelau

Hobbies away from soccer: 

If you could change one thing about youth soccer: