Stars Soccer Academy Coaching Staff
Amer Assem - Grassroots Age-Level Director (ALD)
- Certified Children’s License Soccer Coach & Technical Trainer
- Over 10 years of grassroots & competitive coaching experience in Edmonton
- Led teams to City Finals and Alberta Provincials Championships
- Oversees player development & grassroots programs at Stars Soccer Academy & Viktoria FC
- Project Management Professional (PMP) with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science
- 7 years as a civilian member of Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Coaching Philosophy & Skills:
- Approachable, empathetic, and player-focused coach
- Builds strong rapport with players & parents
- • Believes in family-first values and a positive environment
- Proud father of 4, all active in sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball)
- Active volunteer supporting youth development through sport
- Enjoys soccer, basketball, table tennis, and dodgeball
Matt- Head Coach
- Canada Soccer Association – National “B” License (Trained, 2018)
- Alberta Soccer Association – Provincial “B” License (2016)
- Alberta Soccer Association – Provincial “C” License Certified (2014)
- NCCP – Making Ethical Decisions
- Private 1-on-1 Goalkeeper Training
- Phoenix FC – Goalkeeper Coach / “Shots and Stops” Lead
- Edmonton Strikers – Technical Coach
- Xtreme FC – Technical Lead & Goalkeeper Coach
- St. Nicholas Catholic Jr High School Academy – Technical & Goalkeeper Coach
- BTB Academy (Summer Camp) – Technical & Goalkeeper Coach
- Free Footie – Technical Coach
- Green and Gold Academy – Goalkeeper Coach
- UoA Soccer Summer Camps – U10 Camp Counsellor/Coach
- University of Alberta Golden Bears
- Edmonton Drillers (Canadian Indoor Major Soccer League)
- FC Edmonton – 1-season training stint prior to NASL debut
- Alberta Major Soccer League / EDSA Premier (S.S. Lazio, Green and Gold, Palermo)
- National Training Center – Prairie Region
- Team Alberta (Alberta Soccer Association – U13-U16)
Ahmed Kamel- Head Coach
- CONCACAF- C Diploma Coach
- Former pro soccer player with a lifelong passion, starting at age 5
- Current head coach of an Edmonton Youth Premier Club
- Equipped with top-tier coaching certifications:
- Coaching Soccer in Canada
- Making Headway in Soccer
- Safe Sport Training
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Understanding the Rule of Two
- Learn to Train Coach Workshop
Irnes Omarovic- Head Coach
- Alberta Soccer Association Trained Coach
- Competed at the national level from U12 to U19
- Head Coach of U12 Boys at an Edmonton Club
- Assistant Coach of U15 Girls at an Edmonton Club
- Certifications:
- NCCP Making Headway in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- NCCP Anti-Racism in Coaching
- NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
- NCCP Safe Sport Training
- Coaching Soccer in Canada
- Soccer for Life Coaching
- Soccer for Life U13-U19 (Workshop Completed)
Nader Ibrahim - Head Coach
- CONCACAF- C Diploma Coach
- Current head coach of an Edmonton Youth Premier Club
- Completed NCCP courses:
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Workshop
- Safe Sport Training
- Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Making Headway in Soccer
- Emergency Action Plan
- Understanding the Rule of Two
- Mental Health in Sport
- Creating a Positive Sports Environment
Mohamed Kamel - Academy Technical Advisor
- Holding UEFA Class B certification
- Holder of a European Scouting certification
- Former Professional Soccer player
- Over 18 years of coaching experience in Switzerland
- Holds a Physical Education degree
- Managed various soccer training programs for different age groups in Switzerland
- Developed specialized programs for youth players
