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ROY ABI-ELIAS

ROY ABI-ELIAS

Head Football Coach
London,UK

Summary

A highly qualified and experienced football coach with a proven track record in talent development and team success. Adept at utilizing modern training methods and effective communication to foster a positive and high-performing team environment. Skilled in working with athletes at all levels, from youth to senior professionals, while consistently achieving team objectives under pressure. Known for delivering innovative football curriculums and leading teams to significant achievements across various leagues and tournaments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Technical Director & Head Football Coach

Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Recruited, trained, and developed coaching staff to implement PSG methodology.
  • Created a comprehensive football curriculum for ages 4–17, focused on talent development.
  • Managed 12 coaches and ensured the quality of training delivery.
  • Led teams in international tournaments and collaborated on digital media integration.
  • Provided performance feedback and reports on player development.
  • Organised continual professional development for coaching staff.

Head of Youth Development/U17 & U20 National Team

Lebanon Football Association
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Coached and supported the technical staff for the U17 and U20 national teams, achieving 2nd place in the WAFF U17 Championship (2022) and U20 Championship (2021).
  • Prepared the U14 & U15 teams for the UEFA Development Cup competitions 2021 & 2022.
  • Restructured the youth league formats.
  • Developing a vision and long-term youth development plan.
  • Organising and conducting youth coaching courses.
  • Played a pivotal role in LFA's admission to the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Head Football Coach – U19 Men’s National Team

Lebanon FA
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Reached the quarter finals of the ISF World Schools championships 2019 in Serbia.
  • Achieved 2nd Place in the AFC-U19 Championship 2020 Qualifiers ahead of Syria and Maldives.
  • Selecting and preparing the team for the upcoming Arab Cup and West Asian Championship U19s (WAFF) 2020.
  • Competed in several International friendlies from Asian and European Nations.

Head Football Varsity Coach

Lebanese American University (LAU)
09.2014 - 06.2022

Secured 1st place in the Universities League Championship 2018/19 and several other podium finishes in previous seasons.

Technical Director and Head Football Coach

Beirut Football Academy - BFA
09.2012 - 06.2021
  • Head Coach for the boys U19s, U17s, U15s categories.
  • Developed several players who have gone on to sign for 1st and 2nd division clubs in Lebanon.
  • Lebanese League Championship winners U12 category 2019
  • Reached final 8 stage of the Gothia World Youth Cup A category B12s 2019
  • Runner’s Up (2nd place) in the Dubai Super Cup U13s Category 2018
  • Achieved 3rd place in both the U17s and U15s Lebanese National Championship 2017
  • Won the Lebanese U15s National Championship 2016
  • Won the Manresa International Cup U12s (Barcelona) 2015
  • Reached final 4 of the Lebanese U17s National Championship 2013
  • Reached quarter finals of the Aya Napa International festival U11s 2014

Technical Director and Head Football Coach

Athletico Soccer Club
04.2010 - 08.2011
  • Head Coach for the boys U8-U10, U15s, and U17s categories.
  • Won the Lebanese U15's National Championship in 2010, representing Racing Beirut.
  • Reached 4th place in the Lebanese U17s National Championship, 2010.
  • Achieving a 16-month unbeaten run of 32 games (won 28, drawn 4) in the U15s category.
  • Increased the number of National Youth Team Players from 6 to 19, ranging from U12s to U17s.

U14/U16s Assistant Football Coach

Wycombe Wanderers FC
01.2009 - 04.2010
  • Delivering and assisting in the technical and tactical training of the Youth Teams U14s, U16s, and U18s.
  • Achieved a 17-game unbeaten run for the U16s Category over a period of 7 months.
  • Was instrumental in identifying and developing homegrown talent, which resulted in the sale of 3 players to Liverpool (Jordon Ibe), QPR (Matt Ingram), and Nottingham FC (Matthew Cash).
  • Identifying young, national football talent to build the Wycombe Wanderers FC youth teams.
  • Liaison with scouts, coaches, and youth team directors of other championships.
  • Premiership clubs and organization of youth team matches.

Head Football Coach – AFC Wimbledon Womens U19s

AFC Wimbledon
09.2009 - 04.2010
  • Co-ordination of all activities, processes, and management of the youth team.
  • Developing and monitoring the implementation of the technical syllabus with each age group from U12s to U18s.
  • Maintained Football League Youth development standards for the scheme.
  • Compiled a full fixture list and liaised with other clubs to enhance fixture opportunities.

Fitness and Conditioning / Assistant Coach

Gloria Buzau FC
07.2008 - 01.2009
  • Fitness testing and analysis.
  • Physical preparation for training and competition.
  • Match Analysis providing tactical, technical, and physical feedback to the head coach.
  • Assisted in the technical and tactical training of both reserve and first team.

Head Football Coach

Richmond Upon Thames College (RUTC)
09.2006 - 08.2008
  • Responsible for the daily activities of the 1st team.
  • Participating in the British Colleges league and regional championships.

P/T YMCA - CYQ Professional Courses Teacher

Richmond Upon Thames College (RUTC)
01.2006 - 08.2008
  • Teaching, preparing, and administrative duties for L2 Fitness Instructing and L3 Personal Training.

Exercise Scientist Consultant

West Ham United FC - First Team
07.2008 - 07.2008
  • Functional movement screening of 28 first team and reserve team players.
  • Fitness testing and data collection.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Richmond Upon Thames College - RUTC
09.2000 - 07.2008

Education

Master of Science - MSc Sport And Exercise Science

Roehampton University
UK
04.2001 -

No Degree - City & Guilds Teacher Training: Further Education

Richmond Upon Thames College
UK
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies And Sport And Exercise Science

University of Surrey Roehampton
UK
04.2001 -

Skills

Certification

UEFA 'A' License - England FA

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Childrens Wellbeing in Football - Scottish FA

05-2023

Paris Saint-Germain Technical Directors Seminar 2023 - PSG

05-2023

Technical Director & Head Football Coach

Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy
07.2022 - 07.2024

Head of Youth Development/U17 & U20 National Team

Lebanon Football Association
03.2020 - 06.2022

AFC Elite Youth Conference 2019-2022 - Asian Football Confederation

11-2019

Head Football Coach – U19 Men’s National Team

Lebanon FA
12.2018 - 03.2020

AFC 'C' Futsal Diploma - Lebanon FA

06-2015

Head Football Varsity Coach

Lebanese American University (LAU)
09.2014 - 06.2022

UEFA 'A' License - England FA

06-2013

Technical Director and Head Football Coach

Beirut Football Academy - BFA
09.2012 - 06.2021

Technical Director and Head Football Coach

Athletico Soccer Club
04.2010 - 08.2011

Head Football Coach – AFC Wimbledon Womens U19s

AFC Wimbledon
09.2009 - 04.2010

U14/U16s Assistant Football Coach

Wycombe Wanderers FC
01.2009 - 04.2010

Fitness and Conditioning / Assistant Coach

Gloria Buzau FC
07.2008 - 01.2009

Exercise Scientist Consultant

West Ham United FC - First Team
07.2008 - 07.2008

FA Advanced Fitness Trainers Award - England FA

04-2008

Head Football Coach

Richmond Upon Thames College (RUTC)
09.2006 - 08.2008

P/T YMCA - CYQ Professional Courses Teacher

Richmond Upon Thames College (RUTC)
01.2006 - 08.2008

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - NSCA

05-2004

Master of Science - MSc Sport And Exercise Science

Roehampton University
04.2001 -

No Degree - City & Guilds Teacher Training: Further Education

Richmond Upon Thames College
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies And Sport And Exercise Science

University of Surrey Roehampton
04.2001 -

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Richmond Upon Thames College - RUTC
09.2000 - 07.2008
ROY ABI-ELIASHead Football Coach