Meet Dori Peres, whose journey from player to coach has spanned continents and lead generations of athletes. Having played in Brazil with the renowned São Paulo F.C. and in the Canadian 1st Division with the Windsor Stars, as well as memorable stints with The Cleveland Cobras and Kansas City, Dori brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the soccer school community.

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Playing Career:

• São Paulo F.C. (Brazil)

• Windsor Stars, Canadian 1st Division

• The Cleveland Cobras

• Kansas City

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Coaching Experience (Youth Level):

• Cobras Soccer Club

• Cleveland United S.C.

• Concordia S.C.

• Excalibur S.C.

• Santos S.C.

• Westside Stars S.C.

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Coaching Experience (High School - Collegiate Level):

• Hawken High College Level (Assistant Coach)

• Lakeland College (Assistant Coach)

• Avon Lake High School (Assistant Coach)

Tani Lopez brings a wealth of experience to her role as Marketing and Operations Director, drawing from her background as a former soccer player at Avon Lake High School, Cleveland United Premier Soccer Club, Division 2 athlete at Ashland University, and member of The Ohio State University Women's Soccer Club Team. In addition to her passion for soccer, Tani is the proud owner of Post With Purpose, a marketing agency where she has helped small businesses to Fortune 500 companies for over 8 years. Her global perspective, having lived in Miami, New York, South Africa, Spain, and Portugal, enriches her strategic approach to marketing and operations.