Karifa Y.

I am a professional soccer player currently competing in the USL championship with Rhode Island FC. Throughout my career, l have developed and trained in professional environments such as CF Montreal and Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS that demand discipline, high technical ability and strong tactical understanding. I enjoy helping young players improve their technical skills, their confidence and their understanding of the game. My coaching focuses on individual development like ball control, passing, defensive positioning and game awerness.

I currently compete in the USL Championship with Rhode Island Fc. I began my development in Montreal, joining the Cf Montreal Academy in 2017. In 2019, I signed my first professional contract as homegrown player and made my MLS debut in 2019. I later gained valuable professional experience in the Canadian Premier League with Cavalry FC, were I made over 50 appearances across two seasons and helped the team reach the playoff while being named Cavalry Fans Player of the Year in 2021. In 2023, I joined the Vancouver Whitecaps organization competing in Major League Soccer and also in CONCACAF Champions League for a year. Then I’m currently gonna start my third year with RIFC, which I played over 70 games and was named the club’s Defender of the Year for two consécutive seasons.

My training sessions are designed using the same principles and habits developed at the professional level. Each session starts with a dynamic warm-up and ball mastery exercices to improve the control and the confidence on the ball. Then I will focus on high level technical development such as the first touch, the passing, the dribbling and position specific mouvements depending on the players need. The main goal is to push players to train with intensity and focus so it can helps them be more confident and enjoy the game.