Luis Figueiredo, a 2008 Post University alumnus, begins his eighth season as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer program in 2016. Figueiredo will assist Ted Haley with all aspects of the program.

Since he joined the coaching staff in 2009, he has helped the team to many stints in the NCAA Division II national rankings including its highest ranking at #5 in 201. Under his assistance, the Eagles have advanced to the CACC Championship game for three consecutive seasons from 2012-15 and amassed a 23-game regular season home unbeaten streak. Additionally, the program was regionally ranked for the entire campaign in 2012-14 . Post claimed its fourth consecutive CACC regular season title in 2014.

As a student-athlete Figueiredo was a senior on the Post men’s soccer team that won the CACC title in 2008, and ended the season on a nine-match unbeaten streak. During his collegiate career, the Eagles qualified for the conference tournament in each of his four seasons.

In addition to his role at Post, Figueiredo also holds the position of head coach for the U17 program with CFC Samba, a club program in Newtown, Conn.

A native of Cape Verde Islands in Africa, Figueiredo earned his bachelor’s degree in international business from Post University in 2008. Additionally, he earned his MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Post in May 2011.