MEET THE COACHES
Michele
Forapan
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Michele is Head Coach and Academy Operations Coordinator at Inter Academy New England in Boston, guiding player development, daily operations, and strategic growth. Raised in Italy’s competitive football system, he continued his academic and playing career in the U.S.,graduating from UNOH.
An experienced coach and international sports professional, he leads global events, tournaments, and pathways to college and opportunities.
Gabriele
Brambilla
Co-Founder & Mental Coach
A former youth national basketball player, Coach Brambilla (Gab) believes sport is a powerful tool for personal growth, leadership, and opportunity. After his playing career, he turned his focus to youth soccer and founded Inter Academy New England, creating an environment centered on access, discipline, confidence, and character.
His coaching places a strong emphasis on mindset, emotional intelligence, and self-belief, with the goal of developing not only better athletes, but well-rounded young people and future leaders.
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Head Coach
Francisco
Lima
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Francisco Lima is a former professional footballer who competed at the highest levels across Europe, including Serie A with Lecce, Bologna, and AS Roma, where he won the Italian Super Cup. Now a UEFA A licensed coach, he brings elite-level experience, leadership, and international perspective to THE FORGE, giving players the opportunity to learn directly from someone who has lived the game at the professional level.
Head Coach
Bjarne
Renner
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Bjarne Renner is a German coach and former collegiate player with experience in both European and American football. Developed in Frankfurt’s competitive academy system, he later played NCAA soccer in the United States before moving into coaching and player development.
Goalkeeper Coach
Davide
Bianchessi
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Davide Bianchessi is a former professional goalkeeper and experienced youth coach who has worked within the academy systems of AC Milan, Cremonese, and Sassuolo. Alongside his football background, he holds qualifications in osteopathy and massage therapy, and specializes in individualized postural correction programs designed to support each player’s movement, balance, and overall physical development.