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.
MR Ahmed Rahma Al Masaood
Owner
One of the most admired names in the UAE’s business world, Ahmed Rahma Al Masaood comes from a long line of visionaries. Often speaking on the subject of the UAE economy to the international media, he is driven to contribute to the nation’s future and is motivated by the forward-thinking insight of the country’s founding rulers. Inspired to play a pivotal role in the country’s success, including making it the reigning global business hub for years to come, Ahmed is recognized as one of the youngest and most progressive leaders in the country. He is currently spearheading an impressive number of well-established companies, including Al Masaood Oil & Gas, imparting his unique entrepreneurial perspective, charismatic leadership skills, unmatched vigor, in-depth economic knowledge, and his philosophy of ‘giving back to the community.’
Mr. Salah Adib, CEO
CEO
Salah believes the secret to a company’s success is to “keep it simple”. Hire the younger generations and invest in them as they are the ones that hold fresh ideas and think outside the box. Motivate your team by going beyond formalities with ‘personal leadership’; show them that you really care by understanding what’s important to them. We are all working to generate income for our families and to achieve our life’s dreams.
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.
Louis Taffinder
Coach
- English
- 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
David Torres
Coach
I am David Torres, from Colombia, I am professional in sports science and physical education with “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
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!