OUR TEAM
Gaid Mohamed
Club manager and licensed coach
Phone
612-298-9903
Bio:
Coach Gaid is an experienced and passionate soccer coach dedicated to developing players’ skills, confidence, and love for the game. With a strong background in [youth/competitive/high school] coaching, he focuses on teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship while helping athletes reach their full potential.
Coaching Certifications & Training:
USSF License / Grassroots Certification / First Aid & CPR.
Coaching Philosophy:
“Soccer is more than just a game — it’s a tool to teach discipline, teamwork, and resilience. My goal is to help players improve every day while instilling a lifelong love for the sport.”
Abdulfatah Kasim
Phone
612-245-6711
Bio:
Abdulfatah Kasim is the Head Coach and a former soccer player on different teams overseas , where he competed at a high level before transitioning into coaching. With years of experience developing players across youth, competitive, and high school programs, Coach Abdulfatah brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for nurturing talent. He focuses on building technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and mental resilience, while emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Committed to creating a positive and motivating environment, he inspires players to reach their full potential both on and off the field and instills a lifelong love for the game.
Mohamed Qaid
Phone
612-800-4145
Bio:
Coach Mohamed is a former Minnesota United Youth player and Minnesota Thunder Academy standout who brings his playing experience into coaching. With a strong background in competitive soccer, he is passionate about developing players’ technical skills, confidence, and love for the game while instilling teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Amjad Mohamed
Phone
763-222-3720
Bio:
Coach Amjad Mohamed is a former Minnesota Thunder Academy and St. Croix ECNL player, and a current Columbia Heights High School standout. With years of experience at competitive levels, he uses his passion for soccer to inspire the next generation of players. Coach Amjad is committed to developing athletes not only on the field—by teaching technical skills, tactical awareness, and teamwork—but also off the field, by instilling discipline, confidence, and leadership.
Mahad Qaid
Bio:
Coach Mahad Qaid is a former Minnesota Thunder Academy and St. Croix ECNL player, and currently represents Columbia Heights High School. He brings his competitive playing background and love for the game into coaching, focusing on developing players’ skills, discipline, and confidence while inspiring them to grow as leaders on and off the field
Mahdi Farah
Bio:
Coach Mahdi Farah serves as an assistant coach, bringing dedication, energy, and a strong passion for player development. He supports the team by fostering discipline, teamwork, and a positive environment where athletes can grow both on and off the field.
Farhiya Abdisalan
Bio:
Farhiya Abdisalan is a dedicated Community Connector who works to build strong relationships between families, players, and the academy. She plays a vital role in creating an inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring that every player and family feels welcome, valued, and connected both on and off the field.
