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A Knack for Realizing Potential | Marcelo Santos brings history of player development to Revs II ranks

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – As New England Revolution Technical Director Curt Onalfo set out to build the USL League One side’s first-ever coaching staff, he left no stone unturned in his search for experienced coaches with proven track records of developing young talent into elite players. In constructing the all-important bridge between the club’s Academy ranks and the MLS level, Onalfo looked outside of the organization to fill several key positions, including Head Coach Clint Peay.

However, Onalfo and Peay did not have to look far to find a top assistant coach with the pedigree they were looking for.