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Coaching Staff

 

Head Coach Anthony AnzevuiAnthony Anzevui | Head Coach

Anzevui was named the seventh head coach in program history on November 8, 2022 after serving as interim head coach since January 21, 2022. He joined the Sacred Heart men’s soccer staff on Aug. 20, 2014.

During his first season at the helm, Anzevui guided the Pioneers to a 7-9-1 record with 4-3-1 in league play. SHU notched its first non-conference victory since 2019 and the first-ever head coach win for Anzevui against Holy Cross (Sept. 3). The highlight of the regular season was tallying four victories in the last six games of conference play, including an unbeaten streak that stretched to four contests (Oct. 2 – Oct. 23). On Nov. 6, the Pioneers recorded its first-ever Division I postseason victory with a 1-0 win over Saint Francis in the 2022 NEC Tournament First Round.

Anezevui was a decorated student-athlete at Sacred Heart University and a three-time NEC All-Conference defender. He helped SHU to several impressive seasons, including the biggest single-season turnaround in a conference history, leading the Pioneers to the playoffs for the first time ever in Division I in 2005. Anzevui followed that up with another postseason appearance in 2007. Prior to his collegiate career, he spent time in the youth academies of Sunderland A.F.C and York City F.C in England.

Anzevui graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology at Sacred Heart University (2009) and later added a Masters in Corporate Communications and Public Relations (2014). Anzevui played professionally for five years, beginning his career with the Western Massachusetts Pioneers in the USL (2009). He then enjoyed a pre-season training camp with F.C. Sion in the Swiss Super League before signing with F.C. Martigny in the Swiss 1 Liga (2011-2013). He then had a short stint with Aldershot F.C. in League 2 in England (2013).

He is licensed by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the Football Association.

 

Assistant Coach Oscar CurrasOscar Curras | Assistant Coach

Oscar Curras joined the Sacred Heart men’s soccer staff in 2021. The Alcoron, Spain native was a decorated student-athlete at Sacred Heart University. Curras was recognized by NEC with All-Rookie and All-NEC honors. He was named captain after his first season and led the Pioneers to the playoffs in 2016.

Prior to his collegiate career, Curras spent his whole youth career with his hometown club, CD Mostoles, going through the age groups and making his first team debut at the age of 17. Curras was part of the team that was promoted to the 3rd Division in 2014 for the first time in the club’s history.

Curras graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Sports Management at Sacred Heart University (2019). He comes from a soccer family, with his brother, Javier Curras currently playing for Academico Viseu in the Portuguese second division.

 

 

Goalkeeping Coach Paulo DeOliveiraPaulo DeOliveira | Goalkeeping Coach

Paulo De Oliveira returns for his 16th Season with the Pioneer’s men’s program as an assistant and goalkeeper coach.  De Oliveira has worked for both the Men’s and Women’s program primarily as the goalkeeper coach since 2005, before moving entirely to men’s side.  While on the men’s side De Oliveira’s primary role is to work with all facets of the goalkeeping program and assist with team recruiting, video analysis, practice/game day preparation.

Throughout De Oliveira’s coaching career he has helped many goalkeepers reach their full potential and earn many goalkeeping accolades.  This includes All-New England standout Matt Jones, who went on to play professionally in the Portuguese First Division (Primeira Liga) for C.F. Belenenses, before returning and finishing his career at the Philadelphia Union in the MLS.

Originally from Bridgeport Connecticut, De Oliveira attended Bridgeport Central High School where he helped the school end it’s 10-year State tournament drought.  He was a two-time All-State and All-Conference selection while attending Bridgeport Central.  De Oliveira went on to enjoy a standout playing career at 6-time National Champion powerhouse Southern Connecticut State University. During his collegiate career the Owls won four regular-season championships and had four NCAA tournament appearances while in goal.  He then finished his career at SCSU being selected to the Northeast-10 All-Conference team.

De Oliveira has played internationally in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Portugal.  During his international experience he had a short stint for Professional side G.D. Chaves in the Portuguese Second Division (Segunda Liga), before he returned to the U.S to finish his B.S. Degree in Physical Education & Health at SCSU.  He was also a member of the Connecticut squad that won the National Championship in the U.S. Open Amateur Soccer Cup.

De Oliveira continued his studies and finished his Master's in Education at Sacred Heart and currently teaches in Trumbull.  He continues to work as a goalkeeper coach for several camps and programs throughout Connecticut.

De Oliveira resides in his home town Bridgeport with his wife, Susan.