Manuel De Jesus Arias, also known as "Profe Manny" to the local world of soccer, started his professional career in his native country of El Salvador. He began playing pro-soccer at a very young age in the first division in El Salvador and finished playing semi-pro here in the US following his retirement from the professional circuit.
"Profe" had the opportunity to played among world class players national and international, because of his experienced he posses a much higher understanding and passion for the game. After his retirement "Profe" continued to pursue his dream, he helped establish local soccer youth clubs, such as Chivas USA, Atlas FC Academy, Estudiantez Tecos De Guadalajara, Barcelona FC and presently Estudantez AZ Clube Do Futebol.
Manny has also coached pro teams such as USL W-League Women Team Arizona Heat Wave, USL-Pro Team Arizona Saguaros, and many more including local high school and colleges teams.
In addition to his career "Profe" holds many professional coach licenses and certificates approved by FIFA and USSF.
A and B International Licenses A, B and C USSF Licenses National Youth License Goal Keeper License Levels 1 and 2 (NSCAA)
"Profe Manny" repertoire also includes trips to Barcelona, Spain. He is a fan of their style of playing and strongly follows their philosophy & methodology of the game. Having spend quality time and trained by the Barcelona coaching staff, makes him highly qualify to bring soccer to a higher level. In addition to everything that he has accomplished, he has brought to the US a few international games as a promoter. For example the mega match between Real Madrid vs Club America of Mexico at Candle Sticks Park in San Francisco , California in 2010.