Coach Omar Abukar
Co-Founder and Director of Operations
Omar Abukar, a highly respected coach and mentor based in Prince George's County, has dedicated his career to developing elite soccer players in the Washington DC metropolitan area and beyond.
Omar has played a pivotal role in fostering a pathway for top youth players to advance their careers from high school to college, national teams, and professional clubs worldwide.
Educational Background
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USSF B - Ongoing
UEFA B - Diploma
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Football Systems Dissertation course from the University of Guadalajara
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FA Level 1 Coaching
FA Level 2 Coaching
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Bowie State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Psychology
Coaching Experiences
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Director of Operations (2020-Present)
Head Coach of TKFC 2010 Elite (2020-Present)
Assistant Coach of TKFC 2007 Elite (2023-Present)
Assistant Coach of TKFC 2014 Elite (2021-Present)
Head Coach of TKFC Men's UPSL (2023-Present)
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Omar has worked as a consultant/scout for MLS teams, including:
DC United
NY Red Bulls
Columbus Crew
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Assistant Soccer Coach (2018-2023)
NJCAA National Tournament Appearances (5)
NJCAA National Runner-up (2 times)
Region Champions (6 times)
Mid-Atlantic District Champions (2 times)
Maryland Juco Champions (5 times)
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Director (2016-2020)
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Head Coach (2011-2016)
Led the Panthers to three regional championship appearances and a state semifinal
PG County Gazette Coach of the Year in 2013
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Head Coach (2011-2019)
Achieved numerous tournament victories and championships.
Coach Omar Abukar has provided elite in-season, offseason, and developmental training to many athletes in the DMV area. His player-centric approach has helped transform local players into highly successful athletes who have represented MLS/MLS Next academies, top universities, MLS teams, and European clubs.
These players include:
Donovan Pines (Barnsley)
Moses Nyeman (Minnesota United)
Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg & US Men's National Team)
Griffin Yow (KVC Westerlo)
Jacob Greene (Columbus Crew II)
Oniel Fisher (Seattle Sounders, DC United, LA Galaxy, Minnesota United & Jamaica National Team)
Tulu (Memphis901FC)