Originally from Santiago, Chile, Neira oversees the goalkeepers for SIMA. Neira graduated from Midway University (KY) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Sports Management.
As a goalkeeper before coming to the United States, Neira played at the youth level with Audax Italiano (Chile) for six years and played for the U-17 and U-19 National team of Chile. He was also on loan to Magallanes in the second division where he had his first appearance with the first team for Copa Chile, as well as the regular second division league as a backup goalkeeper. Then he was recruited to play collegiately in the United States. In his four seasons he achieved All-Conference First and Second team, All-Region Athlete, Daktronic Athlete of the Year, All-American Student-Athlete and Outstanding Student in Sports Management at Midway University.
Before joining Montverde Academy, Neira was a Goalkeeper Assistant Coach at his alma mater, Midway University, and helped with goalkeeper camps at Centre College.
