For over 20 years Eddie Lima has given back to the game as a coach, educator, and Technical Director. He has been a dedicated coach in the Olympic Development Program and has served as a US Soccer National Coaching License Instructor. While Lima served as a Technical Director, he oversaw a 25% growth in player and team participation and received national recognition for his innovative programming.

On and off the field, Lima has had an illustrious career winning championships as a player and coach in Brazil and in the United States. In 2014, he was awarded an NSCAA National Award for the Best Development Program from Recreational to Travel Program at the club level. He coaches the U13 and U14 Blue Metros for DC Soccer Club and serves as the Director of Travel and Coaching Education.