Soccer Elite Academy Youth Coaching Staff
Ahmad Majed
Elite Soccer Academy Edmonton Division Head Coach
- National Youth License
- National B License
- Provincial C License
- Real Madrid Coach Training (In Spain)
- Developing Athletic Abilities pre-workshop session
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
- Making Head Way in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Played for Lebanon Youth National Team
- Played Major League for Ital/Canadian
- Head Coach of Impact United PDP 2007 boys team
- 2022 U13 Tier 1 Indoor Provincial Champions
- 2020 U13 Tier 1 Indoor Provincial Champions
- 2019 U13 Tier 1 Outdoor Provincial Champions
- 2020 U11 Tier 1 Indoor City Champions
- 2019 U11 Tier 1 Outdoor City Champions
- Currently still playing Major League for Real Santiago FC
- Lead EDSA in the respective division in scoring for 5 seasons in row.
- Head Coach from 2012-2019 Xtreme FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2016-2019 Xtreme FC 2009 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2018-2019 Horsehill Community 2014 Boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2014 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2013 boys
- Co-Head Coach for Superior Squad International for the 2007
Nawid Alami
Elite Soccer Academy South Edmonton Division Head Coach
- C-License
- South Side Director
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
- Making Head Way in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Playing Soccer from the age of 3
- EMSA Coaching Course Level 1/Level 2
- NSU FC U13 Head Coach
- NSU FC U9 Head Coach
Paul Daly
Calgary Head Coach
Professional Qualifications
- Coaching Certifications: UEFA B License, Scottish FA C License, Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate, Children’s Coaching Certificate, Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football, Coaching in the Game, Coaching Footballers 13+, Development Activities Certificate
- Referee Certifications: Scottish Introductory Referee Course
- Specialized Training: Football Psychology, Mental Health in Scottish Football, Physical Preparation (Adults & Children)
- *Additional Certifications: Valid Disclosure Scotland PVG (Adults & Children)
Experience
Lead Coach
- Lawless Premier Coaching, Hamilton, United Kingdom
- April 2022–December 2024
- * Coached children aged 4–14 in mixed-gender groups, enhancing both foundational skills and elite techniques.
- * Delivered 1-2, 2-1, 3-1, and larger group coaching sessions tailored to varying skill levels, including high-performance players.
- * Focused on individual ball control and game strategy development, ensuring readiness for competitive matches.
- * Designed creative drills to challenge players and push them towards premier performance standards.
Jesse Reimer
Calgary Sporting Director
Elite Soccer Academy Calgary Division Head Coach
Jesse brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. His exceptional track record in player development and dedication to nurturing talent make him an ideal fit for the Academy.
Jesse is enthusiastic about contributing to the advancement of global player development through our Elite Academy centers in Calgary. He envisions a collaborative approach that involves deploying skilled coaches and partnering with member associations to establish elite pathways for our players. His thorough research supports the immense potential for our Academy to realize its vision, and he is excited about the unique opportunities that lie ahead.
We are incredibly excited to have Jesse on board. His commitment to our Academy and enthusiasm for our mission will undoubtedly inspire both our players and coaches. Together, we are poised to elevate our program and make a lasting impact in our community.
Ahmad Majed
Calgary Executive Director
- National Youth License
- National B License
- Provincial C License
- Real Madrid Coach Training (In Spain)
- Developing Athletic Abilities pre-workshop session
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
- Making Head Way in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Played for Lebanon Youth National Team
- Played Major League for Ital/Canadian
- Head Coach of Impact United PDP 2007 boys team
- 2022 U13 Tier 1 Indoor Provincial Champions
- 2020 U13 Tier 1 Indoor Provincial Champions
- 2019 U13 Tier 1 Outdoor Provincial Champions
- 2020 U11 Tier 1 Indoor City Champions
- 2019 U11 Tier 1 Outdoor City Champions
- Currently still playing Major League for Real Santiago FC
- Lead EDSA in the respective division in scoring for 5 seasons in row.
- Head Coach from 2012-2019 Xtreme FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2016-2019 Xtreme FC 2009 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2018-2019 Horsehill Community 2014 Boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2014 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2013 boys
- Co-Head Coach for Superior Squad International for the 2007
Vlad Nykolyshyn
Soccer Elite Academy Edmonton U5, U7, U9, U11 Coach
- C-License
- Elite Prospect Director
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
- Making Head Way in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Playing Soccer from the age of 3
- EMSA Coaching Course Level 1/Level 2
- NSU FC U13 Assistant Coach
- NSU FC U9 Head Coach
Mark Fairweather
Bio Coming Soon
Neeraj Nerlekar
Tatjana Yurich
- UEFA B License Coach
- Played Soccer since the Age of 2 Years Old.
- Growing up in Edmonton,
- U17 she played for FC Zurich Women's, winning a Cup Title and twice the Swiss National Championship.
- Played in the UEFA Women's Cup as well as The Women's Championship League
- Coached with the U15 FC Zurich Girls team for two years
- Coached the U17 and U18 FC Zurich Boys team for a year
- Played for South West United in her Youth Years
- Won Bronze at U14 Canadian nationals.
- U18 year, She played with The Rangers was Silver Medalist at Nationals.
Alexey Kononchenko
Goal Keeper Coach
Bio Coming Soon
LukeJahjefendic
ELITE KEEPER COACH
BIO COMING SOON
Christopher William
Bio Coming Soon
Soccer Elite Academy First Team coaching staff
Anataliy
Elite First Team Assistant Coach
- National B License
- Provincial B License
- Provincial C License
- Real Madrid Coach Training (In Spain)
- Vancouver Whitecaps Assistant Coach
- Head Coach for Scottish United
Alexey Kononchenko
Goal Keeper Coach
Bio Coming Soon
Superior squad coaching staff
Ahmad Majed
- B License
- C License
- Real Madrid Coach Training (Spain)
- Developing Athletic Abilities pre-workshop session
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
- Making Head Way in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Played for N.A.I.T. (Captain of the Team)
- Played for Youth National Team in Lebanon
- Played Major League for Ital/Canadian
- Currently still playing Major League for Real Santiago FC
- Lead EDSA in the respective division in scoring for 5 seasons in row.
- Head Coach from 2012-2019 Xtreme FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2016-2019 Xtreme FC 2009 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2018-Current Horsehill Community 2014 Boys
- Co-Head Coach for Superior Squad International for the 2007
Superior Squad International Football coaches
Peter Khalife
Superior Squad International Coach
- Khalife has a UEFA B Licence.
- Superior Squad International Football Academy Director
- Superior Squad International Football Academy Coach
- Superior Squad Scouting Management
- Played for Lebanese Premier League club Racing Beirut during the 2014–15 season.[3][5] On 7 October 2015, he moved to Sagesse.[6]
- While playing for Racing Beirut in 2014–15,
- Khalife coached their reserve side.
- In 2015, he founded a youth academy in Lebanon: Superior Squad International Academy.
- He is the International Coach of Superior Squad,
- Elite Soccer Academy's youth division.
- He led Superior Squad in the 2019 Omonia Cup in Cyprus, winning the tournament undefeated.
- Khalife works as a scout and agent for Cypriot club AC Omonia.
- He founded the Superior Squad Sports Management agency in 2019, based in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Nigeria, and the United States.
- It is Lebanon's largest football agency, representing over 200 youth players worldwide.
Ahmad Majed
Superior Squad international Coach
- B License
- C License
- Real Madrid Coach Training (Spain)
- Developing Athletic Abilities pre-workshop session
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
- Making Head Way in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Played for N.A.I.T. (Captain of the Team)
- Played for Youth National Team in Lebanon
- Played Major League for Ital/Canadian
- 2019 Outdoor Provincial Champ
- 2020 Indoor Provincial Champ
- Multiple City Champs
- Currently still playing Major League for Real Santiago FC
- Lead EDSA in the respective division in scoring for 5 seasons in row.
- Head Coach from 2012-2019 Xtreme FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2016-2019 Xtreme FC 2009 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
- Head Coach from 2018-Current Horsehill Community 2014 Boys
- Co-Head Coach for Superior Squad International for the 2007