Arian H.

Worked in the private training industry in 2021-22, coaching players from the age 6-17 in the Washington DC metropolitan area. As a collegiate soccer player at the University of Indianapolis, volunteered in a multitude of college prospect camps. Developed invaluable experience running high level sessions, optimizing player-coach communication skills, and inheriting player evaluation skills. Currently plan to further continue my coaching career as an assistant at NPSL club AFC Ohio. During the summer of 2024, I leveraged my overseas playing experience to send perspective athletes overseas for professional trials in Portugal. Acted as a liaison with trialists, developing agendas and acted as project manager.

I am fortunate enough to have experienced the sport at a high-level, which allows me to share my experiences to better prepare players I interact with. I spent two years playing collegiately at university of Indianapolis, a program with loads of accolades coming off back to back final fours as I entered my freshman year. During my time at uINDY, I was a part of teams which earned back to back bids to the NCAA tournament alongside a GLVC tournament championship run in 2023. Additionally, I have experience within the professional soccer world. I spent time with professional Portuguese club União Desportiva de Santarém, where I was able to experience the game from a lens I dreamed of from a young age. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the future generations of the game, and it is my passion in assisting players with their aspirations to play soccer at the highest level possible.

I am a firm believer in mastering the ball, as it’s far easier to develop a players physical profile as they age. Players who develop a unique sense for the game tactically and technically will have more potential to pursue the sport at a high level. I have a plethora of drills that allow me to best serve players with this methodology and develop their instincts as a player. I also understand players know themselves best. I structure my sessions based upon the position, strengths, and weaknesses of a player to assure they develop as fast as possible. I always get a pulse check with my players before and after sessions to assure they are getting the highest quality of training. Finally and most importantly, I try to spread my joy for the game through my coaching. From first hand experience I know players who fall in love with the process of development often see more success, so I do everything in my power to make trainings as enjoyable as possible.