Samba Soccer TrainingBuilding Champions
The Samba Philosophy
We believe the best players are made where skill meets joy.
What is Samba?
In the world of soccer, ‘Samba Football’ refers to Brazil’s unique, rhythmic style. Players prioritize control and creativity over physicality — dancing around their opposition with the fluidity and grace reminiscent of their national dance, the Samba.
Why Samba?
“Growing up in the United States as a Footballer (or, as most know it, a Soccer player), many aspects of the Samba style are either overlooked or not prioritized. My father is South American, from Colombia, and taught me how to embrace this creative style of football. From there I admired South American greats including Ronaldinho, Kaká, Robinho, Ronaldo Nazário, James Rodríguez, and more. With Samba Soccer Training, I’m eager to instill these qualities into the U.S. culture of soccer, which I feel it is desperately lacking.”
Meet the Coaches
Experienced players and mentors dedicated to developing every athlete who steps on the field.
Christopher Solari
Born and raised in Sarasota, FL — a four-year varsity letterman at Riverview High School with professional experience in Spain, Croatia, Switzerland, and the USA, including semi-pro play in the UPSL, USL2, and NPSL.
Dani Freire
Born in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in Sarasota. A Riverview High School IB graduate with MLS Next youth experience and NCAA DII soccer at Eckerd College and Flagler College, plus semi-pro play in USL2.
Aleksandar Kozlov
A Moscow native with semi-professional experience in Austria and a coaching background spanning academy early-development and youth competitive programs.
Use Your Scholarship for Athletics
Step Up For Students is a Florida nonprofit that helps families access state-funded education scholarships — including the Personalized Education Program (PEP) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship. Through these programs, families can direct funds toward approved providers for educational and enrichment services.
Because Samba Soccer Training is an approved Step Up vendor, qualifying families can put their scholarship dollars to work funding their child's athletic development — from after-school soccer to private and group training. It’s a great fit for private-school and homeschool families. If your student is eligible, your Samba program could be covered by the state.
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We’re always looking for passionate coaches to join the Samba team. If you love the game and developing young players, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in TouchLocations
After-school programs at 7 schools, plus training at parks and fields around the area.
Now at Turf City SRQ
We’ve partnered with Turf City SRQ, a brand-new, state-of-the-art indoor facility — giving our players a premier, climate-controlled home for training, futsal, and camps all year round.
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Questions, coaching interest, or bringing Samba to your school — drop us a note.
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