Personnel

The Academy's training program is independent from the professional division, but it is subordinate to it in the larger structure of the club. Rachid ElBekraoui, the Academy's Director, is in charge of five divisions:

• Administration: the supervision and operation of the Academy.

• Training: all the coaches are professional soccer coaches.

• Education and Welfare: maintains contact with schools and colleges and provides academic supervision and tutoring in the Academy.

• Management: the technical administration of players and games.

• Social: maintains connections with schools and clubs in the U.S., and organizes social events. Conducts practices, soccer days, and coach training sessions.