About US
Pure Futbol Soccer Academy's goal is to provide South Florida with a proper venue for players to experience soccer training at a Professional Level. Pure Futbol Soccer Academy understands that in travel soccer, as well as in recreational leagues, players individual skills and technique might not develop as quickly as desired due to a team format environment; where a coach must train the whole team rather than the individual. This is where Pure Futbol Soccer Academy strives to excel, working alongside teams in order to solely help the players individual development, in providing additional training with the ultimate goal in advancing the player skillfully, physically and mentally.
Rafael Ferreiro (Co-Founder/President)
Rafael Ferreiro is one of Pure Futbol LLC's founders and
acting President. As a Native South Floridian Rafael began
his playing career in local recreational leagues until the
age of 12 when he joined Plantation U-12 soccer traveling
team in order to achieve a higher level of competition and exposure. His
traveling team career led him to such clubs as Parkland U-14,
Sunrise U-15, Coral Springs U-16, Lighthouse Point F. C. U-17
& U-18 (*Always playing 2 age groups up). At the same
time, Rafael also played in a semi-amateur league with Uruguay
Broward F. C. in South Florida's Premiere Men's League, the
"Gold Coast League" where many ex-professional and
college players competed. This gave Rafael valuable experience that
would later benefit him in his career as a Professional Soccer
Player. Many of Rafael's awards and achievements came during
his High School and College career.
Rafael attended Cardinal
Gibbons High School where he played 4 years on the Varsity
Boys team.
During his time at Cardinal Gibbons he helped win 3 District
Titles, 2 regional Titles and 1 State Runners up trophy. Some
of Rafael's honors at Cardinal Gibbons included being picked
Rookie of the Year (Freshman Year), Offensive Player of the
Year (Sophomore & Junior Year) and Most Valuable Player
(Senior Year). Rafael was also Chosen 3 years in a row on
both the All-Broward 1st Team and Florida's 1st All-State
Team culminating in being voted Broward County's "The
Heralds: 4a-5a-6a Player of the Year" in 1998. Also during these
years Rafael was part of the USA ODP Program (Olympic Development
Program) where he formed part of the Florida State team U-14,
U-15, U-16 & U-17 as well as being picked for the USA
Youth National Team Pool U-16 & U-18.
Rafael attended college his freshman year at FIU (Florida International University) where he scored 2 goals and 8 assists (team high for the year). After his freshman year he then transferred to NSU (Nova South Eastern University) where once again he found success in helping win 2 regional titles that clinched a birth in the National Tournament two years in a row. For his efforts he was picked as a an Honorable-Mention All-American in 2000 & 2001. Rafael was also Picked as for the Florida Sun-Conference All-Region team in 1999, 2000 and 2001 as well as being voted Nova Southeastern Men's Soccer Co-MVP. At NSU Rafael received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and International Business.
After a successful career in college Rafael pointed his aim across the Atlantic to Spain, where his father was born and where he vacationed every summer since the age of six, always joining in on summer leagues and pre-season camps with notable teams such as Deportivo (Infantiles), Celta de Vigo (B-Team) and Santiago de Compostela's (Cadetes, Juveniles & B-Team). Rafael was also chosen by a Real Madrid Scout to complete a 2-Week trial with Real Madrid's Cadetes (U-16). After the 2-weeks Rafael had a good showing, but because he did not poses European citizenship he was not allowed to stay. This was later rectified when he turned 21 and obtained his European Passport, he then joined Racing de Ferrol (Spain 2nd. Division) where he played for 6 months and was then sent on loan to 3rd. division club Naron F. C. where they were proclaimed division champs. After Spain Rafael then had a short stint in Uruguay with 1st. division club Sportivo Cerrito that ended when a players strike arose.
Rafael is the
current Head Coach for Boys Varsity Soccer Team at Cardinal Gibbons High
School. He also holds a USSF "A" License, NSCAA Premier Diploma "A" and UEFA"C"/English FA Level 2 Coaching Badge.
*Rafael Ferreiro's Resume/Curriculum Vitae is below for further Information
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
Name: Rafael Ferreiro
Date of Birth: 10/22/1979 Age: 31
Passport(s): USA & EU (Spain) Address: 2500 NE 48th Lane, Suite #608
Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33308 USA
Phone Number: + 001 954 873 0557 Fax: + 001 954 922 9977
E-mail: rafael@purefutbol.com or Web Page: www.purefutbol.com
raffupperv12@yahoo.com
Languages: Fluent in English/Spanish Marital Status: Married
Coaching Certification & Licenses
NSCAA
(National Soccer Coaches Association of America):
- National Premier Diploma "A" (Distinguished Pass)
- National Advanced Diploma "B" (Distinguished Pass)
- National Diploma "C" (Distinguished Pass)
UEFA
(Union of European Football Association): 
-
UEFA “C” License/English FA Level 2 Coaching Badge
[Location: Bolton, England]
USSF (United States Soccer Federation):
-
USSF “A” Licensed
- USSF "B" Licensed
Coaching Experience
HEAD COACH
- Pure Futbol Soccer Academy 2004-Present (Director of Coaching)
- Cardinal Gibbons High School 2006-Present
- 2010 District 4a 2nd Place Runners up, Regional Semifinals
- 2009 District 4a Champions, Regional Finals 2nd Place Runners Up
- 2008 District 4a Champions, Regional Quarterfinals
- 2007 District 4a 2nd Place Runners up, Regional Quarterfinals
- Ft. Lauderdale Select 2008-2009 (Clubs Director of Coaching)
- 2008 Plantation Thanksgiving Tournament Champions (U-10 Girls)
- Delray Soccer Club 2005 (Assistant Coach)
- 2006 Super Y-League 1st Place Champions Southeast Region
OTHER
- Pure Futbol Soccer Academy (Co-Founder/Head Trainer)
- Official Id2 Scout (Boys & Girls Born ’96)
- Active Member of USSF, NSCAA, UEFA/English FA, & FHSAA
- Certified CPR & AED (First Aid Certificate)
Playing Career
PROFESSIONAL
- Club Sportivo Cerrito (2004) [AUF, Uruguay’s 1st Division]
- Racing Club de Ferrol, S.A.D. (2002-2004) [La Liga, Spain’s 2nd Division]
COLLEGE/AMATURE/YOUTH
- Nova Southeastern University (1999-2001) [USA, NAIA College Soccer]
- Florida International University (1998-1999) [USA, DII College Soccer]
- USA U-17 National Pool Team (1997) [USA Youth National Pool]
- USA U-15 National Team (1995) [USA Youth National Team]
- Soccer Mania FC [Men’s PDL League, USA 3rd Division]
- Lighthouse Point FC [Youth Soccer]
- Plantation Eagles [Youth Soccer]
- Ft. Lauderdale United [Youth Soccer]
- Cardinal Gibbons High School [High School Soccer]
AWARDS
Nova Southeastern University
- 2-Time, NAIA All-American Honorable Mention
- 2-Time, Sun-Belt 1st Team All-Conference
- 2-Time, Southern All-Region Team
- NSU Team MVP 2002
* 3 Year Career 48 Goals & 39 Assists
Cardinal Gibbons High School
- Miami Herald “Broward County Player of the Year” (4A-5A-6A)
- 3-Time Broward County 1st Team Miami Herald & Sun-Sentinel
- 2-Time Team MVP CGHS
- 2-Time League & 4-Time Team Leading Scorer
* Cardinal Gibbons Career Record = 101 Goals & 78 Assists
Lighthouse Point FC
-League Leading Scorer (54 Goals)
Plantation Eagles
-League Leading Scorer & Assists (26 Goals & 32 Assists)
Ft. Lauderdale United
-League Leading Scorer & Assists & League MVP (44 Goals & 21 Assists)
Education
UNIVERSITY
- Business Administration Bachelors Degree [Nova Southeastern University]
- International Business Bachelors Minor Degree [Nova Southeastern University]
HIGH SCHOOL
- High School Diploma [Cardinal Gibbons High School]
PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY
- Grade/Middle School Diploma [St. Clements]
