Fernando is new to both Wave and the Sunshine Coast region. The Brazilian-born hailing from Western Australia is extremely passionate about grassroots development and is the Director and Head Coach of Real Brazil Futsal Academy, based on the Sunshine Coast.
Fernando played football professionally in Brazil and once his career came to an end he decided to coach his passion which is futsal.

 

In the 2025/26 season, Fernando will lead our 10 Boys, 11 Boys & 12 Boys into the Metro South League, FQ State Titles, Junior Academy League 1 and the 2026 Gold Coast International Cup. 
 

Coaching Accolades:

• Champions - National Futsal Championships (Qld 14 Boys)

• Champions - FQ Academy League (Wave 12 Boys)

• Quarter Finalists - Gold Coast International Cup 2023 (Wave 11 Boys)

• Champions - Futsal Oz Cup (15 Boys)

• Runners Up - Sydney Futsal Cup (10 Boys)