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PREMIER KEEPERS
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AMIR KAZIM
Founder & Coach
Starting out as a defender, Coach Amir shifted to goalkeeping at age 12 and wanted nothing more than to make a game defining save. As a youth player, he built a passion for the position while playing travel soccer in Amman, Jordan, prior to migrating to the United States and playing for Falls Church High School. Amir graduated with a B.A. in Government & International Politics, and an MBA from George Mason University. Additionally, he holds a United Soccer Coaches ‘Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma’, and a USSF National ‘D’ Coaching License. He's fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Owner & Coach @ Premier Keepers LLC, Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland and District of Columbia
Creating, tailoring and implementing individualized 1:1 training programs for goalkeepers of ages ranging between 8 and 18 years old, with a focus on providing holistic training based on the keeper’s defined goals. I ensure training is encompassing of the mental, physical, technical and tactical aspects of the position, while offering a safe, enjoyable and rewarding environment for the keepers to thrive in. Programs include film/game review to allow the keeper to grow through reflection and introspection.
January 2021 - Present
Goalkeeper Trainer @ Gunston Soccer Club - Alexandria, VA
Working with new and experienced goalkeepers - ranging from 8-14 year olds - focusing on the fundamentals of the position, including proper footwork, handling, positioning and distribution. Utilizing this approach will help the keepers build a strong technical foundation along with lasting confidence to continue to grow as goalkeepers in the short and long term.
October 2020 - Present
Goalkeeper Coach & Trainer @ Virginia Valor - Centreville, VA
February - June 2021
Goalkeeper Trainer @ National Center of Excellence (NCE) - Fairfax, VA
May 2019 - March 2020
Goalkeeper Coach & Trainer @ FPYC Soccer - Fairfax, VA
March 2018 - March 2020
SEBASTIAN UMEREZ
Coach
Coach Sebastian has loved being under the three posts from the young age of 6 when he started playing with his elementary school team in Argentina. He went on to win three state championships with George Mason High School (now Meridian High School.) Additionally, he holds United Soccer Coaches ‘Goalkeeping Levels 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas’, and he's fluent in English and in Spanish.​ As president of the Official River Plate Fan Club in Washington DC, Coach Sebastian has organized and competed in the yearly tournaments between River Plate Fan Clubs all across the USA. Even playing with former stars of River Plate/Argentina National Team: Ariel “El Burrito” Ortega.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Coach @ Premier Keepers LLC, Fairfax, VA
August 2022 - Present
Creating and assisting in goalkeeper training programs for goalkeepers of ages ranging between 8 and 18 years old with a focus on providing holistic training based on the keeper’s defined goals. I ensure training is encompassing of the mental, physical, technical and tactical aspects of the position, while offering a safe, enjoyable and rewarding environment for the keepers to thrive in.
Coach @ Falls Church Soccer Club - Falls Church, VA
Coached local children in soccer, organizing games, working with parents, scheduling games and training exercises, building confidence, stamina and sportsmanship.
2012
JAKE LANGLEY
Coach
Coach Jake currently plays for the George Mason University men's soccer team. Prior to joining Mason, he played collegiately for West Chester University, and semi-professionally for Real Central New Jersey. While in High School, he played for FC Europa under Paulo Ferreira. Additionally, he holds a United Soccer Coaches ‘Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma’.
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Jake is finishing his Master's degree at GMU in International Security. When he's not on the field, he enjoys fishing, surfing and photography.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Coach @ Premier Keepers LLC, Fairfax, VA
October 2022 - Present
Creating and assisting in goalkeeper training programs for goalkeepers of ages ranging between 8 and 18 years old with a focus on providing holistic training based on the keeper’s defined goals. I ensure training is encompassing of the mental, physical, technical and tactical aspects of the position, while offering a safe, enjoyable and rewarding environment for the keepers to thrive in.
Coach @ The Player Project, Philadelphia, PA
2021 - Present
Designed and ran group and individual sessions for goalkeepers and field players
Worked on soccer outreach projects in low income areas of Philadelphia
Coach @ Philadelphia Union Youth, Philadelphia, PA
2020 - 2022
Worked camps at the recreational level as well as coaching goalkeepers in the PPP (Pro Player Pathway) program to prepare goalkeepers for academy trials
Identified goalkeepers to bring in to PPP program
Designed drills and sessions to focus on teaching and perfecting technique