Leo Barbosa is an assistant men’s soccer coach at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, a position he has held since the start of the 2023-24 academic school year.

A native of Brazil, where he played for multiple clubs equivalent to the American "MLS Next" level — including Monte Castelo, FC, Venda Nova and America MG.

Barbosa came to the United States in 2010 to attend Missouri Valley College. Upon graduation, he spent three seasons as a member of the Missouri Valley College coaching staff. During his tenure at Missouri Valley College, he helped the team achieve one conference championship as well as three berths into the NAIA National Tournament. 

Barbosa has served as a club coach for multiple Minnesota-based clubs, including Minnesota Rush and Salvo Soccer Club. Additionally, he was the Director of Coaching for the Kasson-Mantorville Soccer Club from 2016-18, while also serving as the Head Coach of Kasson-Mantorville's High School Team.

Barbosa also serves as the Technical Director for Minnesota Rush, based out of Rochester, Minn., and serves as the goalkeeping coach for Med City FC, helping them earn an NPSL North Conference Championship in 2022. 

Barbosa holds a USSF B License, Premier Diploma from USC, a United Futsal National Diploma and an Advanced National Goalkeeping license.