Sam Makki

Sam Makki

Coach

Sam Makki is a soccer coach at Waza FC, a soccer club based in Michigan, USA1He has over 21 years of coaching experience and has coached various club and high school teams in the United States1Makki played professional soccer for almost 12 years in Europe and Asia, and was part of the Lebanese National Team in 1993-19941He has also been awarded international coaching qualifications such as the SFA Youth LicenseSFA “C” LicenseUEFA “B” International License, and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma1.


Professional Playing Experience:

  • 12 Years Europe/Asia
  • 1986-1992: Irish Army, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon
  • 1992-1997: Division I Al-Tadamon Football Club
  • 1993-1994: Drafted for the Lebanese National Team
  • 1997-1999: East Fife Football Club, Scottish Division II

Coaching Experience:

  • 21+ years Club Coach, 3 Years Professional Coach
  • 1997-1999: U21 East Fife
  • 1997-1999: U18 Dundee United
  • 5 were drafted for the Scottish National Team
  • 1999-Present: Club Coaching All Levels
  • 2006-2008: Harrison High School Girls Varsity, Trainer

International Coaching Qualifications:

  • March 1998: SFA (Scottish Football Association) Youth License
  • May 1998: SFA “C” License
  • July 1998: UEFA “B” International License
  • Jan 07: NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Assoc. of America)
  • Advanced National Diploma
  • Aug 2003: NSCAA Youth National Diploma