Carlo De Peña

Referee Coordinator and Educator

Carlo is from Mexico and moved to Atlanta, GA., when he was 11 years old. He attended Georgia Southern University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish with a minor in Exercise Science and Coaching behavior. During his years at Georgia Southern University, Carlo played Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee for the university. He has 13 years of teaching experience at the middle school and high school levels. Carlo's passion for soccer has kept him teaching and involved in the game.

Carlo is a United States Soccer Federation “C” licensed coach, holds a “USSF” Referee license and has been the Head Coach of the Manual High School boy’s soccer team.

Favorite Quote:

“You never lose. You either win or learn.” – Nelson Mandela