DJ Pereira
DJ Pereira
Durval (DJ) Pereira serves as one of the Coaching Directors for the Vale West branch, joining the organization in 2024. A highly decorated tactician and former elite-level player, DJ brings a sophisticated, international perspective to Vale. His coaching philosophy is rooted in the “MBP Methodology,” a high-performance system he mastered in Barcelona, Spain. This methodology focuses on scouting, tactical implementation, and comprehensive coaching education to ensure players develop a superior understanding of the game.
With experience spanning NCAA Division I and II coaching, as well as the MLS NEXT circuit, DJ is a specialist in navigating the highest levels of the American player pathway. His background in European high-performance schools allows him to implement world-class training standards for athletes at Vale West.
Professional Leadership & Coaching
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Vale Sports Club | West Coaching Director & Head Coach | Current
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Beachside SC | MLS NEXT Coach
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Cheshire Soccer Club / CSC United | Staff Coach & Leadership
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Quinnipiac University | Assistant Coach, NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer
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University of New Haven | Assistant Coach, NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer
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Catalunya, Spain | Professional Study and Club Residency (MBP School of Coaches)
Licensing & Education
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USSF “A” License | U.S. Soccer Federation
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Master’s in High-Performance Soccer & Scouting | MBP School of Coaches (Barcelona, Spain)
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Advanced Director of Coaching Diploma | United Soccer Coaches (USC)
