Director

Football is a language I embraced from a very young age. Growing up in a football-centric family provided a strong foundation for me to pursue my goals, despite facing numerous challenges as an Assyrian in Iraq. These experiences instilled in me a deep appreciation for all aspects of life. Relocating to the United States presented numerous opportunities to both study and play the sport I love. 

My journey led me to the youth national team, eventually allowing me to play in Europe for two seasons and in Australia. I gained invaluable insights from playing under coaches in South America, Europe, and the Middle East, which profoundly shaped my football philosophy. 

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I believe player development is essential for young athletes, with a strong emphasis on the technical aspects of the game and instilling good habits from an early age. It is crucial to provide players the opportunity to express themselves and think creatively, becoming problem solvers during training sessions and matches. As a coach, fostering these qualities is a priority in my teaching approach.

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Languages - English (Fluent) - Assyrian- Neo Aramaic (Fluent) - Arabic (Fluent) - Swedish (Intermediate).​

COACHING EXPERIENCE

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PRFC North Valley Head Coach and Technical Director 2019 - present

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Australian Soccer Academy -  Sydney, Australia October 2018- February 2019

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Arsenal FC Soccer Schools In Australia- Melbourne, Victoria April 2018- October 2018

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FC1 Academy Coaching U13 girls and U13 boys- Glenview, IL July 2017-March 2018 

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Niles West High School Boys Varsity team assistant coach - Skokie, IL June 2014-November 2014​

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Additional Experiences: Numerous training camps in Spain and France with professional academies. 

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Youth:

Iraq National Team U17 – 2006/2008

Chicago Fire Academy – 2009/2010FC Chicago – 2010-2011

North Park University  – 2011/2013

Iraq U20 National team (U20 world cup) - 2013

Professional:

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FC Linkoping City (Sweden) – 2015

Assyriska FF (Sweden) – 2015-2016

Assyriska IF (Sweden)– 2016-2017

Upfield FC (Australia) – 2018