Marcelo "Celo" Fontana has an extensive background in working and developing players at all levels. After an impressive playing career, Celo transitioned from player to coach, taking on positions as Director of Coaching for the Milwaukee Wave academy, Milwaukee Kickers’ Junior Academy Director, and Assistant Director of Coaching and Director of the Junior Academy for Mequon Soccer Club in Wisconsin. He also served as Head Coach of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Omaha Vipers. A former professional player, Marcelo began his professional career at 19 in his homeland Argentina before moving to the United States to play for a number of professional soccer teams including the Seattle SeaDogs, Florida ThunderCats, Wichita Wings and Milwaukee Wave in a playing career that lasted 23 years.