February 25, 2010, Virginia Beach, Virginia - The Hampton Roads Piranhas are pleased to announce the selection of Cesar Rizzo as the assistant coach of the W-League Piranhas for the 2010 season. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native holds coaching credentials that include ’A’ Brazilian Soccer license, International Soccer Course, NSCAA National Youth Diploma, Tactical Soccer Diploma with the 1994 and 2006 Brazilian National Team Soccer Coach Prof. Carlos Alberto Parreira. In addition, he earned dual major Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Sports Training.
The Piranhas’ new coach voiced his pleasure on his new position, ’I am very excited to have this new challenge in my career. I hope to assist Wendy with the team needs and take it to the next level. It is a great pleasure to be part of this traditional team from the W-League’
Rizzo’s love of ’the game’ began at age 5 playing at local youth clubs as a goalkeeper. At 13, he joined his home city’s U15 team, winning the U17 Sao Paul State Championship in 1985. He has played and coached at many levels in Brazil, from youth to professional. He is frequently asked to recruit players for Sao Paulo clubs and has developed many players. Since 2001 he has also worked in the United States as Associate Director at Eurotech Soccer, teaching the Brazilian style of soccer to U.S. players and coaches.
’We welcome Cesar to the coaching staff of the Piranhas,’ said Piranhas’ President Marcie Laumann. ’His international experience combined with his passion for the game should prove to be a true asset for our franchise.’
Rizzo currently serves as Director of Coaching for the Old Dominion Soccer Club and he is the new Boys and Girls Head Soccer Coach for Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School. He and his wife Cibele and son Lucas live in Virginia Beach.
