Our Founders

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 Leo, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has a deep passion for supporting underprivileged children in his community. Growing up, he had the opportunity to participate in a community soccer program, which had  a significant impact on his life. This experience instilled in him a sense of gratitude and a realization of the importance of providing  support and opportunities for children in need.
With a strong desire to inspire and empower children to dream big and  work towards their goals, Leo founded the LA Evolution developmental  sports program in Los Angeles, California in 2017. Through this  initiative, he has been able to help countless kids by offering scholarships and organizing free clinics for the local community. Leo's dedication and hard work have led him to establish a non-profit  organization to further assist and uplift the youth.
Outside of his philanthropic endeavors, Leo enjoys spending quality time  with his family. Additionally, Leo is an avid sports enthusiast, both as a player and spectator. He also has a passion for traveling and exploring different cultures. 

Eric Holmes is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but now resides in So-Cal. He ran track, played football, and did crew at the collegiate level. After playing sports at USC, Eric got into coaching and developing kids in soccer. He has worked with kids in after school programs both locally and internationally. He really enjoys his time mentoring kids on mental toughness and also the fundamentals of soccer.
Philanthropy is something very dear to Eric, this is what inspired him to establish a non profit organization with Leo. With over a decade of involvement he has continued to participate in nonprofit work locally, in Africa, and in Brasil. When Eric is not working, he enjoys live music and improving his pizza making skills. Eric also likes to travel and interact with different cultures all throughout our country and the world.