A Venezuelan national team athlete turned youth coach, building the next generation of players in Central Florida.
Carlos Longa is an outstanding Venezuelan athlete with a versatile career in elite competition. He has officially represented the Venezuelan National Team in Beach Soccer, Futsal and Futbol 7.
His most notable impact came as a cornerstone and former captain of Venezuela's Beach Soccer national team, competing in FIFA qualifiers and the South American Beach Soccer Championship in Manta, Ecuador (2011), wearing the number 11 jersey.
In Futsal, he reinforced top Venezuelan clubs such as Caracas FS during the decisive stages of the national league, showing a rare ability to adapt to different playing surfaces.
After his years in elite competition, Carlos moved to the United States and founded his own academy, Longa Academy Soccer Club, in Apopka, Florida. Today he holds U.S. Soccer coaching licenses and international certifications in athletic performance, and he is dedicated to teaching young Latino players the fundamentals of soccer and beach soccer.
Captain and pillar of the national team, with FIFA qualifiers and South American competition. Improvisation, balance and finishing under pressure.
National team and Venezuelan league level. Quick decisions, tight spaces and technique with the ball at the feet.
International experience and U.S. Soccer licensing turned into a clear pathway for players from recreational to competitive.
Featured on Telemundo 31 Orlando: hear from Carlos Longa about the opportunities LONGA Academy creates for young players to learn soccer and futsal in Apopka, Florida.
View on Telemundo 31 → Video not loading? Watch on YouTubeCoach Carlos Longa shares insights on training methodology and the vision behind Longa Academy's unique multi-discipline approach.
Watch on Facebook →An interview with Carlos Longa on why he started the club, how the three-discipline model accelerates development, and what is coming next for the club.
Give your player the same discipline, technique and heart that took Carlos to the national team.