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Oumou Toure

Position: G2017, G2012 Orange, Head Coach, Program Coordinator – Recreation League
Oumou toure

Bio

Birthplace

Bamako, Mali

Education

Concordia College NY, Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations

Coaching credentials

USSF D License

Coaching history

DUSC 11 years
Gotham Girls U8
Coaches Across America
City Soccer in Community

Coaching philosophy

I believe that the best way to learn the game is to play the game, and my role is to develop players to their highest potential. I want to provide a fun, safe and healthy environment where I can train, inspire, and guide a player. After all ,the best way for kids to learn is by having fun.

Awards/recognitions

All Region at Borough Manhattan Community College

Non-soccer passion/hobby

Going to music festivals, dancing, traveling and strength training

Favorite club

Real Madrid

Favorite book

A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin

Favorite movie

The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit by Peter Jackson

Favorite song

“Change” by Tupac and “Sun & Moon” by AB

A good coach is one who helps his players maximize or discover their potential. That is his principal function.

— Marcelo Bielsa, Argentina and Chile coach