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Chicago Cup Girls U16 Elite Champions

By Glenview Soccer Club, 09/07/17, 4:00PM CDT

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The FC-1 2002 Girls Elite team coached by Tony Youhanna earned their spot in the finals by going undefeated in pool play and placing first in the Girls U16/U17 division of the Chicago Cup Tournament. The team went on to win a thrilling final that was decided by penalty kicks with FC-1 goalie Maggie R. stopping the first two PK's followed by FC-1 converting 4 PK's to seal the victory! Excellent teamwork focused on possession, positioning and playmaking.
 

Personal Bio: 
Tony grew up playing youth soccer in the Chicagoland area. He was introduced to coaching after he tore his ACL playing soccer. During his rehab, he was asked to help out with his Junior High soccer team where he then fell in love with coaching, he has never looked back. Tony enjoys watching premier league soccer on the weekends, working out, and spending time with family. Tony is a prolific coach and has taught players from young children, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college adults.

Tony is the FC-1 and GSC Girls Technical Director developing the curriculum and training instruction for the club. In addition to coaching 3 girls teams at FC-1 and GSC, Tony is a coach at Roosevelt University Women’s Soccer (2013 – Present) in Chicago. Prior to coming to FC-1 in 2016, Tony was the Girls Director of Coaching and U.S Development Academy Head Coach at Chicago Magic from 2009 - 2016.

Though Tony coaches competitive players at a high level, he also helps instill the love of soccer to children at a young age. Tony owns Little Legends Soccer Academy which helps kids develop confidence, discipline, character, skill and team play through instructional youth soccer. LLSA works with kids from ages 24 months - 8 years old and offers clinics year round in Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Deerfield, and Wilmette.

Coaching Experience:

  • McCracken Junior High 1999
  • Lake Forest (2001 – 2005)
  • Chicago Wind (2005 – 2008)
  • Chicago Magic (2009 – 2016)
  • Girls Director of Coaching and U.S Development Academy Head Coach - Boys U14
  • Roosevelt University Women’s Soccer (2013 – Present)


Playing Experience:

  • Niles North High School (4 Years)
  • Chicago Winged bull (National Soccer League)
  • Stars (National Soccer League)

USSF B License