FOUNDER
Coach Shawn Alvari
Shawn Alvari returned to the States in November 2016 from playing abroad in the Persian Gulf Pro league which is the highest tier of professional soccer in Iran. He had stints with teams such as Saipa FC, Foolad FC and Naft Tehran FC, where he played with players with both International and Domestic experiences. He also played under world renowned coaches with World Cup, European and Asian competition experiences.
Prior to going to play soccer abroad in Iran, Alvari played professionally in the States, where he had stints with teams such as Hollywood United Hitman and Los Angeles Blues which is known now as the Orange County SC which competes in the USL. Alvari also played collegiately with Hope International University which competes in the NAIA.
Alvari started as an assistant coach for the CSUDH women’s soccer program which competes in the NCAA and a head coach for the VCHS boy’s soccer program which competes in the CIFSS. He also worked as an adjunct professor and assistant coach for the women’s soccer team at Fullerton College.
Alvari speaks Farsi and English fluently and also holds duel Citizenship in both Iran and the U.S.
Shawn Alvari resides in Mission Viejo, CA.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION - USSF B License | EDUCATION - Hope International University - Bachelors in Business/ Sports Management
Ohio University - Master of Science in Recreation and Sports Science