Quick Facts
Biography
Gilberto “Giba” Damiano Maciel, Jr. is a Brazilian football manager who was in charge of the US Virgin Islands team from November 2019 to March 2024.
In January 2024 Giba Damiano was hired as Assistant Coach for the NWSL team - Houston Dash. Because of family Priorities, Giba left the job in September 2024.
He moved his coaching education journey to Scotland, 2018 to 2022 where he got his UEFA Pro license.
Coaching career
Cardiff City
From 2012 to 2014, Damiano held a coaching role at Cardiff City.
US Virgin Islands
Giba was hired in 2018 as assistant coach of the U.S. Virgin Islands men's senior national team ahead of World Cup qualifiers, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the CONCACAF Nations League.
In October 2019, Damiano was appointed manager of the US Virgin Islands and their under-23 side. In 2019 he was appointed as the U.S. Virgin Islands head coach and the general manager of the national team.
Houston Dash
Giba was appointed Assistant Coach for the NWSL team Houston dash in January 2024.