David Nakhid International Football Academy
"Learning Is Winning"
Academy Manager
Abdalla Harb is an avid football fan and a former player. Mr. Harb has played football leisurely in city leagues, "A" division, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. Mr. Harb is a professional computer engineering executive by training with over 21 years of experience holding progressively high leadership positions and serving as the Vice President of Engineering at several high technology organizations in the U.S.A.
Mr. Harb is responsible for all organizational and multi-media activities at the David Nakhid International Football Academy.
Meet the Coaches
Our crew of professionals include the following coaches:
Mr. Nabih Jurdi, Coach and a former player. Mr. Jurdi played for the Safa, Al Mabarrah, Shabab, and Olympic clubs. He played several positions including right midfield and defense. He is a 3-time Al Manar festival winner.
Coach Nabih is one of the most ambitious and hard working Coaches in Lebanon. He has a distinctive style of coaching that is enhanced by a strong on-field presence. The sky is the limit for this Coach as he continues to further his already impressive coaching credentials. Responsible for all teams with emphasis on the Under 16's.
2010-2012 - Assistant Coach of the Lebanese
National Under 19
2008-2009 - Successfully completed AFC license "C"
2009-2010 - Successfully completed AFC license "B"
2012 - Successfully
completed AFC license "A"
Mr. Adnan Itani, who brings a wealth of experience to our blossoming Academy. He is without a doubt the top Goalkeeping Coach in Lebanon having coached several of the major first division teams and several National teams as well. Coach Adnan brings a subtler and more intellectual approach to the specialized practice of coaching goalkeepers, which is in line with the DNA's philosophy of intelligent football.
Coach Adnan's more cerebral approach will take our young and promising goalkeepers to a higher level where not only the physical approach to the game is highlighted but the mental as well. DNA has already seen the difference in the early games played and we are looking forward to this extra dimension within DNA's coaching arsenal.
Mr. Sayyid Abdel-Hamid is our U8's and U9's instructor. Young and vibrant, he is still a high-level player who can appeal to this particular age group with his practical on-field skills and abundance of energy. We have seen the progress of this age group, not only with high-scoring wins but with their application of DNA's footballing philosophy. This should be an exciting year for both Coach Sayyid and his stalwarts!!!!
Mr. Khalil Hammoudi, Coach and a former player of the Nejmeh, Al Mabarrah, and the Lebanese National team. He was an excellent midfield player who has turned to the Coaching since the end of his playing career, and is an outstanding communicator with the kids because of his easy and soft spoken style.
Coach Khalil continues to grow in stature as a Coach, with his cool demeanor and analytical mind. He will now go on to complete his "B" license in the near future.
2011-2012 - Assistant Coach Racing Club Beirut
(First Division)
2012 - Successfully
completed AFC license "C"
Ms. Karen Haddad is a National team player for Lebanon's senior women's team. A very skilful and intelligent defender, she works with our U10's and under age groups. Coach Karen also heads our girls football team, and we look forward to the steady improvement of our girls throughout this new season!!!!
Coach's Assistant Ziad, Coach Ziad is assisting coach Peter and has the potential of being a top professional coach in the future. Our Academy will surely provide him with the experience necessary to achieve his coaching goals starting with earning his coaching license.
Abdalla Harb, Academy Manager
