Sam Makki is a soccer coach at Waza FC, a soccer club based in Michigan, USA¹. He has over 21 years of coaching experience and has coached various club and high school teams in the United States¹. Makki played professional soccer for almost 12 years in Europe and Asia, and was part of the Lebanese National Team in 1993-1994¹. He has also been awarded international coaching qualifications such as the SFA Youth License, SFA “C” License, UEFA “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