Thadeu Goncalves played professional soccer in Brazil for 5 years. He holds a Brazilian National Coaching License, the USSF "A" License & graduated from Boston University with a Masters Degree in Education. Thadeu is currently the Coaching Director of the BRUSA International Soccer Institute. This book details the progressions of technical skill development & examines the tactical principles of Brazilian Soccer through the development of patterns while emphasizing the philosophy & methodology behind the coaching which has brought such creativity & passion to so many great players & teams from Brazil. 287 pages.