Director of Coaching

KEVIN MERKAJ

He currently hold a UEFA A License from the UEFA Coaching Convention. He has 5 years coaching experience in Europe at ages U11, U15, U17 and has been coaching in Arizona for 4 years. He played in Europe for 13 years in his his youth career and had to stop playing due to an injury. He also represented Albania National team at U15, U17 and U19 group age.

Kevin has worked with some of the top clubs and academies in Europe like Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF as coach and camp director.

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Who We Are

Helping footballers become the best they can be

Experience Unparalleled Football Training in Arizona. Our exceptional coaching methodology, unwavering passion, and commitment to best practices create an optimal environment for children to learn and grow. With our extensive network, we offer unique opportunities for players to connect with professional academies and local grassroots clubs in Europe. Our weekly training sessions align with school term time, ensuring consistent development and progress.

Club Affiliation: Arizona Soccer Association

What we do

We don’t only strive to bring UEFA A License training to the East Valley, we also build strong connections with elite European clubs.

The Valencia CF Academy, in collaboration with the club Scottsdale City.

Scottsdale City FC’s European Strategic Partnerships Director, Enton Spahiu, had the opportunity to meet with Joan Laporte of Barcelona.

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We are a Football Education Development Programme that aims to develop the footballing and academic skills of talented young players, providing opportunities for progression into semi-professional and professional systems whilst obtaining the knowledge and qualifications necessary to further strengthen their backbone for success.