Composed exclusively of high-level professionals providing the best experience on and off the field, Juventus Academy has a team of qualified and experienced coaches, specifically selected for their enthusiasm and qualifications. Our UEFA-licensed coaching team is trained and approved by Juventus, which sends the Area Managerto Abu Dhabi for 30 days to coordinate the training activities.
Avedis Ohanian / AvO - Coach
- Nationality: Lebanese
- Educational status: Masters’s degree in Physical Education
- Football Coaching: UEFA PRO licensed, Graduated in Switzerland, Nyon/Geneva, UEFA Headquarters.
- Training sessions are not copyrighted, success has no secret recipe;
- What matters is the way we rise the challenge, we feel it, we adapt, demand, and how much energy we put into the sessions and keep motivating our players, creating always positive vibes.
- There is no winning methodology, neither trendy formation or playstyle, football requires more than the naked eye can see and much more than the mind can imagine.
- The strength of the team is in each individual member…
- The strength of each member is the team !!
- You cannot expect an A+ performance with a B- mindset…
- My sessions aim to decode 101% of each player’s potential.
David Torres - Coach
I am David Torres, from Colombia, I am a professional in sports science and physical education with an “A” Coaching license from Conmebol FIFA, “A” Football fitness license is the maximum level CONMEBOL FIFA, I have worked as head Football fitness coach for more than 8 years in professional football in Colombia, with more than 8 years experience in football academies in all categories, from U7 to professional players. Also as Head coach in different countries, developing grassroots programs. Happy to share this passion for football with everyone and have fun while we learn more about this beautiful sport
Louis Taffinder - Coach
Hi I am Luis Taffinder from UK.
Football background: Valuable and insightful football experience across England as well as Abu Dhabi. I have been playing football since I was able to kick a ball, always with a natural passion for defending and drive for improving the players around me. Coaching experience across multiple sports but specializing in football coaching; getting the best out of young players by creating fun and motivational sessions.
‘aim for the sky and you’ll hit the ceiling, aim for the ceiling and you’ll stay on the floor.’ – Bill Shankly
Graeme McArthur - Coach
Hi, I’m Graeme. I am 27, from Scotland, and have lived in Abu Dhabi for nearly 4 years now.
I absolutely love football. I started playing when I was 4 years old and coaching when I was 17 and I hope that my football experience will help Juventus Academy produce some amazing players in the future!
Juanjo San Román - Coach
Additional and continuing training:
– More than 15 years dedicated to the training and development of new generations of both male and female football players.
Coach, Director of Academy, and Scouting in professional clubs. At. Madrid Club de Futbol, Real Madrid CF, Ad Alcorcon, Al Nasr SC.
Specialist in High-Performance training.
He highlights his dedication and involvement in offering and providing young people with the necessary tools to achieve elite football.
Sports experiences around the world.
“Helping athletes and the Club achieve their goals is my main task. I try to transmit and infect the players with my passion for this sport and my passion for competing.”
“I believe in discipline and hard work as a tool and path to personal improvement.”