About Us
Meet Your Soccer Coaches
Starting XI helps players build technique, confidence, and better decisions. Meet the people behind your training.
OWNER AND HEAD COACH
Meet Thiago Dos Santos
Thiago grew up in Brazil, where he played professionally before moving to the United States in 2015. He played at Oklahoma Baptist University and in NCAA Division I at Oral Roberts University. He started Starting XI to give young players training that builds technique, confidence and decision-making.
Train with Thiago
THIAGO DOS SANTOS
Experience Behind the Coaching
- Played professionally in Brazil
- Oklahoma Baptist University soccer
- NCAA Division I soccer, Oral Roberts University
- Master's in Sport Psychology (in progress)
- ISSA: personal training, strength and conditioning, youth development (in progress)
- 10+ years coaching
STARTING XI COACH
Meet Coach Nate
Nate coaches alongside Thiago at Starting XI Soccer Training.
Train with Nate
READY TO TRAIN?
Your First Session Is on Us
Join us at 7220 E 151st St S, Bixby, OK 74012 for a free first session. Send your preferred days and times, and our team will arrange your visit.
