Coaching Philosophy

I have always strived to be a better coach, not just for my own growth but also to guide our players in their development and support our coaches in their own journeys. It’s important to me that our coaches are always learning, growing, and refining their skills to provide the best possible environment for our players. I believe it’s crucial to instill the values of the game that I would want for my own children, values that go beyond soccer and positively impact their entire lives. My goal is for players and coaches alike to never settle for the status, whether in practice, competition, or performance. Every day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and, above all, enjoy the beautiful game. 

Current

• 2022-Current: Director of Coaching
• 2014-Current: Arlington Soccer USL Youth Director (Formerly Super Y) 

Professional Education/ Coaching Experience

• Master Coach & Leadership 
• NSCAA Advanced National Diploma 
• National Youth License USSF
• NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
• USC Performance Analysis Diploma 
• Key Elements of Organization, Management and Leadership Special Topics Diploma
• 20 Years of Coaching Boys and Girls: U9 - U19   
• 2015 - 2021 Arlington Youth Director
• 2018-2022 Arlington Soccer U7/U8 Futures Director 
• Senior Instructor for Arlington Soccer Association Camps & Clinics, 2006-Present
• 2020-Current ECNL Head Coach 
• 2019-2020  Head Coach GA Teams
• 2018 - 2019 Head Coach  US Development Academy Teams “DA”
• 2013 - 2014 Associate Director of Coaching
• 2011 - 2013 U9 - U12 Age Group Coordinator
• 2012 - 2015 ODP Coach (Olympic Development Players)
• 2006 - 2010 Head Coach travel teams 

Top Coaching Awards

• 2019 USYS Regionals Coach of the Year
• 2019 USYS National Finalist of the Year 
• 2018 VYSA Coach of the Year 
• 2017 Arlington Soccer George Towner Soccer Service Award
• 2012 Arlington Connect with Kids Champion of the Year 
• 2011 Arlington Travel Coach of the Year

Multiple top tournaments and leagues champions/finalists, including:

• USL National Champions 2023
• USL National Champions 2017
• 12 State Cup Championships (Boys and Girls)
• 6 State Cup Finalists (Boys and Girls
• 3 Region1 Championships and 4 Finalists 
• 1 National League Champion
• Helped Graduate Multiple Players to Play in D1/2/3 college.
• Helped Players Escalate Level for ODP, National Training Center (NTC), and National Team

Playing Experience

• 2002-2005: Enfidha Sport (Tunisia) 
• 1996-1999: Tunisian Junior National Soccer Team, Under 21
• 1995-2001: Sahel (Tunisia) Regional Soccer Team
• 1993-2001: Monastir (Tunisia) Divison 1 Professional Soccer Team

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