From Potential To Performance
You Don’t Need
Permission To Be A Leader
From her childhood village in Brazil to International arenas, Ivi consistently breaks new ground. Across roles, levels and systems within the game, she questions how environments shape people, learning and performance.
Player To Coach To Pioneer
Known for her warmth and curiosity, Ivi’s big picture thinking serves up tangible, meaningful insight and actionable guidance. Most recently she co-authored Staying In Play And Stepping Into Play, a FIFA decision aid for football participation after childbirth (BJSM 2026). A specialist in leadership development and education for coaches and athletes, in 2025 Ivi founded Casagrande Academy as a Coach Incubator Programme.
You’re In Good Hands
FIFA + UEFA
Technical Expert + Women’s Reproductive Health
3 National Teams
Ireland, US Youth, Brazil
21+ Years In Football
Former player, now coach
Pioneer
Female-centric, whole-systems practice
Global
Grassroots to International footbal
Educator
Building CIC Casagrande Academy
The path was never linear
No straight lines and plenty of curveballs throughout Ivi’s journey.
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No noise. No pressure.