Our Staff
Directors Zaki Hamzaoui and John Davison and their team of dedicated sports education professionals are trained and experienced in dealing with the unique needs of youths and providing the highest quality instruction possible. The GIYS curriculum emphasizes enjoyment and individual improvement. A full range of winter and summer camps, team clinics, and domestic and international travel make GIYS a program unlike any other.
Coach Zaki Hamzaoui
- Head Coach and Director, Georgetown International Youth Soccer, Inc., 1999–present
- Conducted clinics and camps in Europe, 1994–present
- Director, Elite Programs, St. Alban’s School, Washington, DC, 1995–1999
- Head Coach, Elite Programs, St. Alban’s School, Washington, DC, 1990–1995
- Head Coach, Stone Ridge School, Bethesda, MD, 1998–1999
- Head Coach, Olney Tigers, NCSL, Division 1 winners, 1996
- Head Coach, Washington Soccer Club, Cherry Blossom Tournament winners, 1993
- Head Coach, Washington Stars, NCSL, Division 1 winners, 1993
- Director and Coordinator of Soccer Tours Abroad, 1992–present
- Assistant Coach, The University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, 1992–1998
- The University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, 1988–1991
- Has coached and clinics, camps and workshops for players and coaches in europe, asia, south america, and the US; and is currently in Europe on a coaching tour
Coach John Davison
Founder and Co-director of Georgetown International Youth Soccer, John has over 20 years of soccer coaching experience. He has his USSF C and B license - NSCAA Advanced National diploma. John played soccer for the University of North Carolina and than moved over to professional coaching. John was the former Varsity soccer coach at St. Alban’s School. He is USSSB and NSCAA Advanced National Licensed. In addition, he is a published author of Little Paul the Soccer Ball, the first in a series of children’s soccer book published by Soccer One.
Joseph Ogunsanya
- United States Soccer Federation B-NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- Varsity Coach, Bowie High School, Bowie, MD, 1999–present
- Coach; St. Alban’s School, Washington, DC, 1994–1996
- Coach; St. Alban’s School Summer Soccer program, 1992–1997
- Varsity soccer team, The University of District of Columbia, Washington, DC, 1988–1991
- MA and PhD Candidate, Counseling
- Guidance Counselor, Bowie High School, 1998–present
Charles Hatch
- Varsity Soccer Coach, St. Alban’s School, Washington, DC, 1986–1989
- Coach; St. Alban’s School Summer Soccer programs, 1976–1999
- BA, American University
- Science Teacher, St. Alban’s School, 1986–present
- US Presidential Science Teacher Award
