PERICLES SILVA

Meet Coach Pericles Silva! The 2026-2027 season marks Coach Pericles’ first season at Loudoun Elite.

Coach Pericles brings a lifelong passion for volleyball and a well-rounded approach to athlete development. Born and raised in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Pericles grew up playing every sport he could find time for — until volleyball won his heart for good. Playing as both a libero and a setter, he helped lead his teams to multiple state championships with the Frangosul and Sogipa Clubs, two of Brazil’s storied volleyball programs.

His love of sport and health led him to pursue advanced studies in human performance, earning a Master’s in Physical Education and a Bachelor’s in Sports Nutrition. Off the court, Pericles serves as operations manger, dietitian, and executive chef at GreenFare Cafe, where he teaches Whole Food Plant-Based nutrition and lifestyle classes — bringing the same dedication to health, wellness, and peak physical conditioning off the court that he brings to coaching on it.

Coach Pericles specializes in meeting each athlete where they are, then coaching them toward peak performance. His objective in every practice is to elevate every player physically, mentally, and technically, building well-rounded athletes who excel in all aspects of the game.

Credentials

– Professional Volleyball Player (Frangosul & Sogipa Clubs, Brazil)
– Multiple-time State Champion (RS, Brazil)
– MS in Physical Education
– BS in Sports Nutrition
– Operations Manager, Dietitian, and Executive Chef at GreenFare Cafe (Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle & Nutrition Specialist)

Education

– MS in Physical Education
– BS in Sports Nutrition

Playing Experience

* Frangosul Volleyball Club (Brazil): Libero & Setter — Multiple-Time State Champion
* Sogipa Volleyball Club (Brazil): Libero & Setter — Multiple-Time State Champion

AT LOUDOUN ELITE

– 2026-27: Boys Indoor Head Coach, Boys Training Series Head Coach