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

Rico Barassi-         Delta College Head Men's Soccer Coach 

Drago Dumbovich- SVSU Head Soccer Coach

Nathan Kronewetter-Former Alma College Head Men's Soccer Coach

High School & Other Coaches

Toni Etienne           Vardar North

Kyle Jean-             Freeland Boy'sVarsity 

Liviu Gligor-           Vardar North

Stan Krajkowski-   Heritage High School Boys' Varsity

Raji Mondol-          Vardar North

Scott Montgomery   Coordinator for BASA Majors & Former Garber Boys' Varsity

Art Moody              Flint Powers Boys' & Girls' Varsity

Josh Pfeil-               Youth Coordinator for Kingdom Reserve

Jeff Richards-          Dow High Boy's Varsity 

Nigel Roberts-         Vardar North

Kavoos Siavoshnia- Flushing Boy's Varsity

Paul Stenglein-         Frankenmuth Girl's Varsity

Adrian Thomas        Vardar  North

Steve Walker-          Vardar North

In addition, other local soccer coaches will be involved.