Heat Sports Agency

Name: Rafael Luiz (Choco)

NationalityMauá (SP) – Brazil

Position: Coach

Passport: Brazilian

Age: 43 

Current Team: AD Santo André



Languages

Spanish (basic) 

English (basic)


Skills

Planning and execution of technical and tactical basketball training programs

Development of individual and team scouting reports
Organization and implementation of clinics, training camps, and lectures focused on basketball techniques and tactics.


Academic Background
Bachelors Degree in Physical Education FEFISA (Feb/2000 – Dec/2004)

 Level 1 Coach Certification – ENTB (Mar/2011)


Professional Experience
A.D. Santo Andre – Head Coach of the Womens Senior Team (2021 – 2025)


Participated in 4 editions of the LBF (Brazilian Women’s Basketball League) and 3 editions of the Sao Paulo State Championsh- 


2025

LBF: 6 wins and 14 losses. Team consisted mainly of youth athletes with solid performances.

2024
LBF: 14 wins and 6 losses (4th place). Eliminated in the quarterfinals (2-1).
State Championship: Top seed in the regular season. Runner-up after beating Sesi Araraquara in the semifinals.

2023

LBF: 8 wins and 6 losses (4th place). Lost 2-1 in the semifinals to Sesi Araraquara.
State Championship: Runner-up. Defeated Campinas in the semifinals and played a tight final against Sesi.

2022
LBF: 13 wins and 5 losses (3rd place). Semifinalist against Sampaio Basquete.
State Championship: 11 wins and 3 losses. Runner-up to Sesi Araraquara.


2020-2021
A.D. Santo Andre – Assistant Coach (Jan/2020 – Dec/2021)
Served as assistant coach for the senior womens basketball team.


YEAR
TEAM
EVENT
EXPERIENCE
2025
A.D. SANTO ANDRÉ
LBF
HEAD COACH
2024
A.D. SANTO ANDRÉ
LBF
HEAD COACH
2023
A.D. SANTO ANDRÉ
LBF
HEAD COACH
2022
A.D. SANTO ANDRÉ
LBF
HEAD COACH
2020-2021
A.D. SANTO ANDRÉ
LBF
ASSISTANT COACH