PROFESSIONAL
S.L. Benfica - Futsal
Lisbon, Portugal
Played professional futsal for one of Europe's most decorated clubs, winning a National Championship in 2019.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
COACH ELISA OLIVEIRA
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH - MARAVILHA SOCCER SCHOOL
Elisa Oliveira is a highly skilled and passionate soccer coach with experience at both the professional and collegiate levels — and the founder of Maravilha Soccer School.
She began her professional career playing futsal with S.L. Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal, where she won a National Championship in 2019. She later competed in Liga BPI with C.F. Benfica from 2019 to 2020, continuing to strengthen her technical foundation and understanding of the game.
Following her professional career in Portugal, Elisa returned to Canada to continue both her education and playing career at Humber College.
She graduated from Humber’s Sports Management program in 2023 and is currently completing her Bachelor of Commerce – Management Studies while competing for the Humber Hawks Women's Soccer Team.
As a Humber Hawk, she contributed to championship-winning teams and earned OCAA Provincial Gold medals in both Indoor and Outdoor Soccer during the 2022–2023 season.
Elisa’s coaching journey began through volunteer coaching roles in 2016, where she developed an early passion for player development and youth training. In 2021, she began coaching competitive rep teams, continuing to build her experience within high-performance youth environments.
She is also a C Licence Certified Coach and brings together her professional playing background, collegiate experience, and coaching knowledge to create a positive environment where players can grow with confidence.
Today, through Maravilha Soccer School, Coach Elisa is dedicated to helping young athletes develop their skills in a fun, supportive, and professional setting.
Career Highlights
A career built on the world's biggest stages.
PROFESSIONAL
C.F. Benfica - Liga BPI
Lisbon, Portugal
Competed in Portugal's top women's football league, sharpening tactical understanding and big-match composure.
COLLEGIATE
Humber Hawks Women's Soccer
Toronto, Canada
OCAA Provincial Champion (Outdoor 2022 & Indoor 2023) while completing a B.Comm in Management Studies.
Philosophy
Fun, supportive, professional.
Maravilha trains players the way Elisa was developed in Portugal - with high repetition, real attention, and a deep respect for the game. Every session is built to grow technique and confidence at the same time.
Whether your child is picking up a ball for the first time or pushing toward competitive play, they'll be coached by someone who has lived the game at the highest level - and who knows every player by name.