Fernando Lisboa joined the Cru in July 2023.
Lisboa came to UMHB after spending two years as a graduate assistant at Dallas Baptist University (NCAA Division I), where he helped the Patriots to the first winning season in program history. During his time at DBU, Lisboa coached 12 all-conference selections, two all-tournament honorees and two all-region athletes. The Patriots also advanced to the conference tournament for the first time in program history. Lisboa was an integral part of the goalkeeper and defensive training systems, helping the team set a school mark for fewest goals allowed in a season.
Prior to his time at DBU, Lisboa worked as a private soccer coach at Golden Touch (Raleigh, NC) and sports management intern at soccer.com. Lisboa holds a USSF D License and has a Goalkeeper Level 1 Diploma from United Soccer Coaches.
Lisboa played collegiate soccer at Hastings College, leading his team to a national finalist finish in 2019. He earned NAIA All-American honors and was named Great Plains Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Lisboa was also a first team all-conference selection and a first team all-region selection.
Lisboa is a native of Piracicaba, Brazil. He graduated from Hastings College in 2020 with a degree in Sports and Recreational Management. Lisboa also holds a master’s of science in Kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University.
Coach Lisboa's Accolades (2023-present)
ASC Regular Season Championships: 2023
All-ASC Athletes Coached: 8
