Reza Saffarian with Kasey Keller in Lilleshall, England. Keller is the Goalkeeper for the U.S. National Team

Mid-Michgian Soccer Academy was established in 2002 by Reza Saffarian, Director of Training for the Saginaw Township Soccer Association and Director of Coaching with Vardar North.      Reza currently holds the International Premier Coaching License obtained in Lilleshall, England in 2004 through National Soccer Coaching Association of America (NSCAA) and a B license through the United State Soccer Federation (USSF). Our Mission     At Mid-Michigan Soccer Academy we teach all players the fundamentals and tactical decision making skills that are appropriate for their age and skill levels. Our instructors will challenge players to do their best and always have fun while they learn.  We will instruct the very basics of soccer to the beginner, as well as the advanced techniques and tactics to the top talent players. College Coaches Drago Dumbovich- SVSU Head Womens Soccer Coach Nathan Kronewetter-Former Alma College Head Men's Soccer Coach Cale Wasserman- SVSU Head Mens Soccer Coach High School & Other Coaches Rico Barassi-         Freeland Girls Varsity & Former Delta College Mens Liviu Gligor-           Vardar North & Former John Glenn Boys Varsity Kyle Jean-             Freeland Boy'sVarsity  Stan Krajkowski-   Former Heritage High School Boys Varsity Raji Mondol-          Former Nouvel Catholic Central Girls Soccer Scott Montgomery   Coordinator for BASA Majors & Former Garber Boys Varsity Josh Pfeil-               Director of Coaching for FC Elite in Kalamazoo Jeff Richards-          Dow High Boys Varsity  Nigel Roberts-         Vardar North Kavoos Siavoshnia- Flushing Boys Varsity Paul Stenglein-         Frankenmuth Girls Varsity Adrian Thomas        Vardar  North Jesse Wilson            Clio High School Boys Varsity In addition, goal keeper training by Adrian Thomas & speed & agility training by Jason Nolan.