Juan Pirela spent nine years as a professional soccer player in Venezuela. He grew up with a love for the sport, and it was always his dream to play at an elite level. Pirela arrived in Denver five months ago, after deciding with his family to emigrate from Venezuela to the United States. Since then, he's organized three soccer clinics for kids to learn basic drills and techniques, and to help those who want to play again. He coaches along with two other relatives who also played professionally. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/sports/venezuelan-professional-soccer-players-teach-clinic/73-56fe6d8f-1657-4d67-a623-90e7d1ba83b3 ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.