"The coach is able to take a player somewhere they cannot get to by themselves." 

      Bill Beswick, Former Sports Psychologist Manchester United.

Alliance FC coaches always get the most out of their players and help them reach their potential.   We recognize that parents are a critical component in player development.  With this in mind, we aim to communicate effectively with parents and players.  Our coaches have an unmatched enthusiasm and understanding of the game.

Our staff is among the best in West Michigan.  Below you will find short backgrounds on some of our staff coaches.

Abrahm Shearer (Executive Director)

NSCAA Advanced National Diploma (Pass with Distinction)

Seventeen (17) years of club soccer coaching experience

Alliance FC Director since 2002

Seven year Aquinas College Head Coach  (School Record for Winning % and Most Wins)

Three state championships with EGR High Girls

MHSAA State Coach of the Year

2000 NAIA National Finalist for Coach of the Year

Ryan Fitzsimmons (Coaching Director U5-U12)

NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

Ten (10) years of coaching experience

Alliance FC Coach since 2002

Former Aquinas College Men's Captain and All-Conference

Former NPSL Grand Rapids Alliance Captain

 

Zsolt Bertalan (Coaching Director U13-U18)

USSF National 'C' License

Four (4) years high school and two years college experience

Over thirteen (13) years of coaching experience

Alliance FC Coach since 2004

Hamdi Rammal (Staff Coach)

USSF Coaching License

Over Twelve (12) years club coaching experience

2007 MSYSA Girls Coach of the Year

Alliance FC Coach since 2004

Hamdi Rammal pictured above with US National Team Member Demarcus Beasley and Detroit Ignition pro Jamar Beasley.