Southeastern Community College Men's Soccer

Bio Matteus Valone joins the coaching staff after a successful collegiate playing career at Olivet Nazarene University, where he competed as a defender during the 2025 season. A native of Sinop, Brazil, Valone brings valuable experience from both the collegiate and professional levels, providing him with a strong understanding of the demands of high-level soccer. During his time at Olivet Nazarene, Valone helped the Tigers capture both the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) regular-season championship and tournament championship in 2025. The team finished the regular season with a 10-0 conference record and earned the top seed in the CCAC Tournament before winning the conference tournament title. (Olivet Nazarene University) As a defender, Valone developed a strong understanding of defensive organization, tactical discipline, communication, and leadership. Before his collegiate career, Valone gained valuable experience competing at a high level in Brazil. His playing background, combined with his experience in collegiate soccer, has given him a strong understanding of the technical, tactical, physical, and mental demands of the game. As an assistant coach at Southeastern, Valone will be involved in player development, recruiting, training sessions, match preparation, and the continued development of the Blackhawks soccer program. He brings a player-centered approach to coaching and is passionate about helping student-athletes develop both on and off the field.