COACH ADEEL
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Halton Hawks FC - October 2024- Present
U15 & U12 Head Coach
Background
His first coaching role was with La Liga Academy as an Assistant Coach, where he learned under the guidance of experienced, qualified coaches. In 2019, Adeel moved to Canada and became a Head Coach with Erin Mills SC, a role he held for approximately three years.
He later joined Toronto United as both a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach for the U16 High-Performance boys.
His coaching journey then led him to Milton Magic, where he spent a year as the Head Coach for the U13 boys.
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
Grassroots Diploma
Soccer For Life
Learn to Train
Pla
Playing History
Adeel began playing football later than the average player, starting at the age of 12 on the streets with his friends. He quickly developed a deep passion for the game and adapted remarkably well. He often reflects on those early days, playing in the scorching streets of Dubai—where his football journey truly began.
For Adeel, playing football was more than just a game; it was an education in both sport and life. His father, when not working, would coach the entire neighborhood, welcoming anyone who shared a love for the game.
As Adeel’s skills improved, his father took him to try-outs at various local Arab clubs in Dubai. However, as a foreigner, breaking into these clubs proved to be a significant challenge.
Despite this, he remained confident in his talent. At the age of 16, he was finally scouted by Gareth Hamilton, the Head Coach at Arsenal Academy. Having never been part of an academy before, Adeel had only known the streets as his training ground—his escape. Nevertheless, he made an immediate impression and was placed in the development team as a center forward.