Coach Silvino Perez

Head Coach-2014 Boys

Born in Mexico City in 1986, Coach Silvino Perez has lived a life shaped by his deep love for the game. Inspired as a young goalkeeper by legends like Jorge Campos, Óscar "Conejo" Pérez, Oliver Kahn, Dida, Iker Casillas, Gianluigi Buffon, and Comizzo, Silvino fell in love with the art of goalkeeping early on. He began playing organized soccer at age 8 with Club Acatlán Brazil in the Pumas leagues and later represented Club Cruz Azul’s U11 team until 2000.

At age 12, Coach Perez moved to the United States, where he continued his development in Georgia’s youth leagues - most notably with Lazio, a club that played at what is now Allen Creek (LSA). After a brief time in Florida, he returned to Georgia and played high school and Sunday league soccer through 2005.

Driven by his dream of going further, Coach Perez returned to Mexico City in 2005 to pursue a semi-professional career. He rejoined his former coach from his youth days and earned a place on a Division 2 first team. During his two years there, he competed in numerous tournaments and won several championships. The lessons from that experience - especially his coach’s enduring advice to “follow the process, be creative, and most importantly, be free” - continue to inspire his coaching today.

After returning to the U.S. in 2008, life led Silvino in a new direction. He began building a family with his wife, Latosha, and they now have three children, all of whom are talented soccer players competing at high levels - including his youngest now with Lake Country United FC.

Coach Perez began coaching the LCUFC 2014 Boys in 2023. His passion for the game and energetic, player-centered style make him a favorite among young players. In addition to his work at LCUFC, he has been the head coach of Commerce High School’s Varsity Boys Soccer team for over six years. He holds a U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching License and a Georgia High School Association Soccer Coaching Certification. Always looking to grow, Coach Perez is actively pursuing higher-level credentials to expand opportunities for himself and the players he mentors.

Coach Silvino believes in building not just great players, but confident individuals who feel free to express themselves on and off the pitch.