Ze Luiz Sobrinho also grew up in Brazil and played professionally as a goalkeeper there for 15 years with such clubs as Gremio Esportivo Maringa and Apucarana Atletico. He played two years in Europe (Portugal). He has a Masters degree in Physical Educatin and coaching experience at the professional level in Brazil's first division. Also NSCAA-licensed, Sobrinho is currently the goalkeeper coach for the Galaxy Alliance Soccer Club and the head coach of two Galaxy Alliance teams.
Sobrinho has 10 years of experience in soccer, including camps by Tony Diccico (Head Coach of the Women's US National Team).