Coach Furtado has a genuine passion for basketball, and developing young people into leaders. He has interviewed some of the most important people in the basketball and youth sports industry through the Bridging Impact Podcast like:

Don Showalter - Director of Development USA Basketball

Tasha Brown - UCLA Women's Assistant Coach

Tyler Leclerc - TJL Training

Dr. Amber Selking - Sports Psychologist Notre Dame

Kirsten Jones - Author and Youth Sports Parent Consultant

Chris Oliver - Basketball Immersion

Mike Nilson - Strength and Conditioning Gonzaga Basketball

And many more.

Coach Furtado is the JV Basketball coach for Pacifica Christian Santa Monica. In his past he was the Venice HS Boys Frosh/Soph Head Coach and JV + Varsity Assistant reaching the LA City Section D1 Finals in his first year on the staff.

Through his guidance and mentorship, he has positively impacted the lives of numerous young athletes, instilling in them the values of teamwork, discipline, and character both on and off the court.