Coach Profile

Pedro Rita ("Coach Pedro")

WideWorld Sports Center is proud to announce that in an effort to continue to bring the best services and opportunities to our patrons, we have recently added another member to our already impressive staff.

Pedro Rita, has been brought on staff to serve as the new “Director of Soccer Development.” Pedro, or “Coach Pedro” as he is known by all of the parents and kids he has already worked with, is a former professional soccer player in Brazil and holds a USSF “A” coaching license. Pedro holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Education. Pedro has been coaching youth soccer for more than 11 years and prior to becoming the Director of Soccer Development, he was the Head Women’s Soccer Coach for Niagara County Community College. In addition to all of his coaching experience, Pedro brings to this position both his vast knowledge and understanding of the game of soccer, as well as all of his experiences playing at the top level in Brazil, a country known for its soccer prowess.

Prior to settling down in Ann Arbor, Pedro worked various soccer clinics and camps across the United States, including his work with the World Soccer Academy and the Vogelsinger Soccer Academy. As the Director of Soccer Development, it will be Pedro’s responsibility to develop, administer and oversee all of WideWorld’s Instructional Clinics and Camps. This will include the clinics and camps that WideWorld already offers as well as new opportunities that are currently being developed for both youth and adult players to enhance their skills.

Every year, soccer keeps growing both in Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities and with it, comes the growing desire for more instructional opportunities for both youth and adult players. WideWorld management feels by having “Coach Pedro” part of the WideWorld staff, we will be able to continue to provide the best services and opportunities for our patrons and continue to met their growing needs for more soccer instruction.