Technical Director
Saad Balhawan
- LFA Instructor
- Lebanon National Team player (2002–2008)
- National teams coach (2009–2019)
- Lebanese League U14 Champion (2017)
- Technical Director — Nejmeh, Akhaa Ahli Aley & Hoops (14 yrs)
Our Coaching Staff
Coached by the best.
Our coaches bring professional playing careers, recognised coaching degrees and a real passion for developing young players — on and off the pitch.
Head Coach
Hamzah Al Masri
Head Coach Spotlight
Leadership built on experience.
A former Lebanon national team player and AFC 'A' licensed coach, Hamzah Al Masri brings over 15 years of elite coaching and technical direction to ICS. He has led programs at other academies, and coached Lebanon's youth national team at the Academies World Cup in Spain.
His philosophy blends modern technical training, long-term player development and a deep respect for team spirit — setting the standard for every age group at the ICS Football Academy.
★AFC 'A' Coaching Licence (2014–2015)
★AFC 'B' & 'C' Coaching Certificates
★Physical & Sports Education — Lebanese University
★Former National Team Player (till 2003)
★Milan & Juventus Training Camps — Italy
★15+ Years Coaching & Technical Direction
Coaching Staff
A team of qualified mentors.
Every coach at ICS is selected for their playing background, their coaching qualifications and — most importantly — their commitment to the players.
Youth & Foundation Coach
Kamal El Hibri
- AFC 'D' Diploma — youngest Lebanese coach certified
- Little Kickers Diploma (Girls 5–8)
- NCSF Certified in Sports Management
- Former pro player — Al Ahed & Sagesse
- BBA (in progress) — ESA University
Youth Development Coach
Khodor Hmedeh
- LFA Youth Level One (2024)
- LFA 'C' Coaching Diploma (2023)
- LFA 'D' Diploma (2022)
- Experience: Stars, FCB, Nejmeh, ASA & Ansar Academies
- Specialist in ages 9–17 development
Technical & Fitness Coach
Mohammad El Masri
- AFC 'B' Coaching Licence
- AFC Football Fitness Level 1 A & 1 B
- Youth Level One & Two
- 10+ years in academy & education
- Former professional player — Al Ansar
Head Coach — Grassroots
Bilal El Masri
- AFC 'B' & 'C' Licences
- Youth Level One & Two
- Fitness Level 1 A & 1 B
- Head Coach — Lebanon NT (2007 age group)
- 20 yrs at ASA Academy · 3 yrs at Al Ansar FC
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Youth Development Coach
Ali Hasan Aboud
- LFA Youth Level One (2025)
- LFA 'C' Coaching Diploma (2024)
- LFA 'D' Diploma (2023)
- Experience: Nejmeh, ASA & Ansar Academies
- Specialist in ages 9–17 development
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