Eduardo Lima ("Eddie Lima") was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Eduardo moved to the United States to attend George Mason University in 1996, and graduated in May 2001 with a BS degree in General Business.
In addition to playing soccer for George Mason University, Eduardo has traveled around the world playing soccer for the University National Team and his Club Teams from Brazil.
In the Spring of 2006, Eduardo Lima was inducted into Men's Soccer "Hall of Fame" by George Mason Univeristy.
Eduardo Lima was selected by directors, coaches and former players at George Mason University an award in his name, which will forever be named after him... "Eduardo Lima Offensive Player of the Year Award".
The award in his name will be given to member of the current squad at offensive position in the end of every year.
* Teba Mcknight, was selected "Eduardo Lima Offensive Player of the Year": 2006
* Chris Carroll, was selected "Eduardo Lima Offensive Player of the Year": 2007
* Chris Chaves, was selected "Eduardo Lima Offensive Player of the Year": 2008
* Ryan Gracia, was selected "Eduardo Lima Offensive Player of the Year": 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• James Madison HS - Varsity Head coach: 01/2004 - 06/2006.
• Brazilian Touch Soccer Academy (BTSA) - Director/Owner: 01/2007 - 03/2010.
• George Mason University (GMU) - Volunteer Assistant Coach: 2007 - present
• International Touch Soccer Academy (ITSA) - Director/Owner: 03/10 - Present.
• Olympic Development Program (ODP)-Coach for the N. District and State Level Program: 07/03 - Present
• Olympic Development Program (ODP)-Assist in player selection: District, State, Region and National Pool.
• Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) - Director of training/coaching for the U10 Academy: 06/2009 - present.
• Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) - Director of training/coaching for the U9 Academy: 06/2010 - present.
• Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) - Director of training/coaching for the U8 Academy: 06/2010 - present.
• Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) - Director of training for the Footskills Academy: 01/2009 - present.
• Loudoun Youth Soccer (LYSA) - Director of training for the Footskills Academy: 09/2009 - 06/2010.
• Coach/ Train travel teams: 01/2000 - present.
LICENSES:
• National Youth License, 2010
• ABTF Coaching License (CBF and UEFA-approved Brazilian National "A" Coaching License), 2004
• USSF “B” Coaching License, 2009
• NSCAA “State Goalkeeping Course”,2005
• NSCAA “Regional Goalkeeping Course, 2005
• SPFSAD (Sao Paulo Football Syndication Advance Diploma), 2004
• FCPS/NFCEP – American Sport Coaching Education Program, 2006
• Positive Coaching Alliance - Double - Goal Coach Workshop, 2006
EDUCATION:
• George Mason University (GMU), Bachelor of Science, Business Administration: 8/1996 - 5/2000
• Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Sao Paulo City,
International Business 2/1995 - 7/1996
SOCCER CAREER:
• Member of the Brazilian Students National Team U12: 1985
• Member of Pueri Domus Futsal Soccer Team, Sao Paulo, Brazil: 1990 - 1991
• Member of Select Inter Clubs Team in Sao Paulo, Brazil: 1986, 1988, 1990 -1993
• Member of Sao Paulo Youth Professional Soccer Club, Brazil: 1988 -1994
• Member of Londrina Professional Soccer Club, Brazil: 1994-1995
• Member of the Sao Paulo University State Team, Brazil: 1995
• Member for Pinherios Sport Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil: 1985 -1996
• Member of the Brazilian University National Team: 1995 -1996
• Member of the Virginia State Team: USA: 1996 -1998
• Member and captain of the George Mason University Soccer Team, USA: 1996 – 2001
• Trained with D.C. United, USA, summer: 2000
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Player):
• Champion of Sao Paulo's City Clubs Tournament for Pinherios F. Club: 1984, 1986, 1998, 1989, 1993.
• Top scorer of Sao Paulo's City Clubs Tournament: 1984-1986, 1988, 1990,1993
• Students World Champion U12 in Denmark, (top scorer of the tournament w/ 27 goals in 19 games):1985
• Stated Champion for Sao Paulo F. Club: 1988-1994
• Juniors Cup National Champion for Londrina F. Club: 1995
• Londrina F. Club - Final Four of “Copa Sao Paulo” (Sao Paulo Youth National Cup): 1995
• Played against Germany, Holland, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Japan, Denmark,.. National and/or Club Teams
• Brazilian University National Champion, (tournament MVP and top scorer): 1995
• World University Games – Top ten: 1995
• Soccer America - All America Freshman Team of the year: 1996
• Freshman Second highest points in George Mason Soccer History: 1996
• Athletic Director's Honor Roll: 1999
• Captain of George Mason Soccer Team: 1999-2000.
• Top scorer in goals, assists, and points in George Mason Soccer History : 1996 - 2000
• All CAA First Team Honors: 1997, 1998, 2000
• All Virginia first team honors: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
• All-South Atlantic Region first team honors: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
• All- CAA Player of the week: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
• All-America Team of the week: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
• Offensive MVP of all George Mason Tournaments: 1996-1998, 2000
• First George Mason player to have more than 30 goals and 20 assist in a carrier: 1996 - 2000
• University National All-Starts game: 1998 - 2000
• All-America Candidate: 2000
• George Mason “Athlete of the Year” Candidate: 2000
• Played 73 games for George Mason University and scored 48 goals, 23 assists, and 251 shoots.
• Nominated a award in his name at GMU "Eduardo Lima Offensive Award": 2006
• George Mason Soccer "Hall of Fame": 2006
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Coach):
• State ODP – 95’s Boys – Regional Champion - 2010
• State ODP - 93's Boys - National Finalist – Final Four - 2009
• State ODP - 93's Boys - Regional Champion – 2009
• SAC United Premier Boys - Columbus Day Tournament - Champion – 2006
• NCSL Champion - 2004 and 2005
• The Virginian - Champion - 2004 and 2005
• James Madison High School - District Finalist - -2004
• Dulles National Soccer Tournament - Champion - 2003
COACHED BY:
Gordon Bradley
* Head coach of New York Cosmos: 1972-1977.
* Head coach of George Mason Univerity: 1985 -2000.
* US Soccer Hall of Hame 1996 & GMU Hall of Fame 2006.
Tele Santana
* Head coach of Brazilian National Team in the World Cup: 1982, 1986
* Head coach of top professional soccer teams in Brazil (Sao Paulo F.C, Corintians F.C, and Flamengo)
* World Team Champion: 1992 and 1993 (Sao Paulo F.C.)
Emerson Leao - "Leao"
* Head coach of Brazilian National Team: 2000.
* Head coach of top professional soccer teams in Brazil and Japan (Sao Paulo F.C.): 2004.
* Brazilian National Champion (Santos F.C): 2002.
Murici Ramalho
* Head Coach of top soccer teams in Brazil (SaoPaulo F.C, and Internacional F.C): 1998 - 2004.
* Sao Paulo Youth Professional National Cup Champion (SaoPaulo F.C): 1995.
* National Champion (Sao Paulo F.C): 2006, 2007, and 2008.
