I have been coaching soccer since 2007. I love being a coach because I get to play a role in helping my players give their best and seeing them achieve new milestones as a player. With a background in Physical Training, my training philosophy focuses on physical development of players. I incorporate plyometrics in our practices because it helps increase strength and speed, which are vital to advanced play. I focus alot on developing all the muscles of the body, protecting them from injury, and doing intensive practices that combines developing physical fitness and athletic skills, as well as good psychological preparation to increase the athlete's confidence in his/her abilities. Credentials: I have a Master's degree in Training Science. I have training certificates from Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia and Sweden under the supervision of the International federation, and a certificate in training people with special needs. Play Experience: I played Forward. What I enjoy most about the playing the game is playing as a team and improving my skills on the pitch. In addition to soccer, I was a professional sprinter. My events were the 100m & 200m. I competed in the university Olympics, and many international championships, and I still hold some records. Prior to moving to the U.S. I was Physical Education professor and physical trainer in Iraq, Yemen, Jordan & Malaysia.