Professional Football Coaches in Dubai

Meet the qualified professional football coaches at Star Football Academy. Our experienced team delivers structured, age-appropriate training for players ages 3–21 across Dubai and Sharjah. Each coach adapts sessions to the player’s ability, development goals and position while building technical skill, fitness, confidence and teamwork.

Meet Our Professional Football Coaches

Star Football Academy is led by qualified, experienced coaches who adapt every session to each player’s age, ability, position and development goals. Our professional football coaches support players ages 3–21 with clear instruction, positive feedback and structured progression.

Anees Makrous — Founder and Football Coach

Anees Makrous is an experienced Physical Education teacher with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. He has helped develop and deliver PE programmes in international schools across the UAE. He has also served as Inter-School Sports Coordinator and Chairman of the Emirates International Schools Sports Association, organising sporting activities for international schools in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.

Anees holds an English FA Level 3 coaching qualification (UEFA B), as well as English FA Levels 1 and 2. He has worked with English FA coaches and has developed football coaching programmes for the American University of Sharjah university team and its youth wellness programme.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Education, 2001–2005
English FA Level 3 Coaching Qualification (UEFA B)
English FA Level 2 Coaching Qualification (UEFA C)
English FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification
English FA Soccer Parenting Certificate
English FA Child Protection Certificate
LMA School of Football Management: Creating a Culture of Excellence

Abdul Kader Allie — Head Coach and Manager

Abdul Kader Allie has coached young football players in the UAE since 2009. He holds English FA Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and has worked as a head coach at football academies across the country.

Abdul has trained and recruited coaches, launched player-development programmes and introduced modern coaching methods for children and young adults ages 3–21. As Head Coach and Manager at Star Football Academy, he helps maintain consistent coaching standards across our sessions.

How Our Coaches Help Players Improve

Sessions combine technical practice, movement, fitness, decision-making and small-sided game situations. Coaches set realistic goals, explain each activity in simple language and adjust the level of challenge as the player progresses. This approach helps beginners build strong foundations while giving experienced players focused opportunities to improve.