Head Coach of 07/08B Summit
I have achieved more than 180 wins, with boys and girls in all age brackets over the years and have led various clubs around the South Suburban area to numerous accomplishments, including three State Cup championships, three trips to the Regional, Nationals, and one National Final finish.Colleges Attended:
Metropolitan State University, B.A. in Education, Grad 1997
- Played Metro State soccer team for four years where he earned the prestigious All-American title two of the four years he attended.
Playing History:
- Syrian National Team, Damascus, Syria 1989-90
- Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ 1992
- Metro State College Of Denver 1993-97
- USISL Semi-Pro Soccer 1998-99
- St, Pauli, Pro Soccer Team, Hamburg, Germany 1999-2001
Coaching History:
- Assistant Coach, Women Program, Metro State College 1997-99
- Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach, Grand View High School 1999-2005
- Head Soccer Coach, Colorado United boys and girls age 15-18 1999
- Head Soccer Coach, Overland High School 2005-11
- Head Boys Soccer Coach Cherokee Trail High School 2013-14
- Head Soccer Coach and Real Soccer Club Colorado 2015-18
- Head Coach Colorado Elevation FC 2018-present
Awards:
- High school coach of the year twice
- CSA Coach-of-the-Year in the State of Colorado in 2007 & 2018
Fun Facts:
- Favorite International Soccer Club
Arsenal - Favorite International Soccer Coach
Pep Guardiola
- How or Who Got You Started Up in Soccer
My passion for futbol started on the streets of Damascus where my expertise, knowledge of the game and coaching skills grew to become valuable assets to the growth and sport of American youth soccer today.