Nadir Moumen

Technical Director

Nadir is one of the most decorated team coaches in the area, working with dozens of teams in 15 years and winning the top division of almost every league offered in the area including ECNL, CCL, WAGS, NCSL, VPL, and EDP. In recognition of his success, Nadir was selected by the United Soccer Coaches as the National Youth Soccer Coach of the Year in 2018.

Nadir is the Technical Director of DMV FC, heading the club’s formation in 2021. He currently holds a USSF “B” License as well as an NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma.

CONTACT

Email: nadirmoumen@dmvfc.org
Phone: 703-403-0545

Coaching Experience

Nadir has a proven track record of success with team development. Since starting Total Futbol in 2005 as its Executive Director, he has worked with over 100 teams over the past 20+ years, including many of the top teams in the Washington, DC, area. Clubs he has been part of include:

  • DMV FC – 2021 to Present
  • McLean Youth Soccer/VA Union – 2011 to Present
  • Howard University – 2012 to Present
  • Montgomery Soccer Inc – 2015 to 2023
  • Herndon Youth Soccer – 2011 to 2021
  • Vienna Youth Soccer – 2010 to 2017
  • Chantilly Youth Association – 2005 to 2010
  • Great Falls Soccer Association – 2005 to 2008
  • Harrisonburg Soccer Association – 2000 to 2003

Nadir’s teams have won the top division of almost every league offered in the area including ECNL, CCL, WAGS, NCSL, VPL, and EDP. He’s also been extremely successful in USYS competitions having been a USYS National Finalist (2016), Region 1 Champion (2016), Region 1 Finalist (2015), Region 1 Semi-Finalist (2011), eight VA State Cup Championships (2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023), one MD State Cup Championship (2021), and had 21 State Cup Final Four appearances in two states with seven different teams.

Within the ECNL, he has coached three of the best teams in the country which included a perfect season (36-0-0) with a National Championship in 2017-18, the number one ranked team in the nation that went undefeated in 35 games in 2019-20 (COVID-shortened year), and ECNL National Semi-Finalists in 2015.

In recognition of his success, Nadir was selected by the United Soccer Coaches as the National Youth Soccer Coach of the Year in 2018.

Outside of the youth game, he is also an assistant coach for Howard University. He helped the Lady Bison win multiple conference titles and make appearances in the NCAA tournament in which they have lifelong memories playing the likes of UNC and UVA. This includes a regular-season SWAC conference championship and tournament final appearance in 2019.

Nadir’s players have garnered accolades as well, with many selected for elite ID programs including ODP, ECNL PDP/CSPs, US Soccer National Training Centers, and ECNL National Training camps. Some of these players have been selected for Youth National teams representing the United States, Iceland, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago — as well as one player that played for the senior Jamaica National team in the 2019 World Cup. Some players also continued their careers professionally in Europe.

Nadir’s players have also won accolades for high school soccer, including three Washington Post All-Met Players of the Year, more than 65 All-Met 1st Team, 2nd Team and Honorable Mention awards, and four Gatorade VA State Players of the Year.

He has sent more than 250 players and counting to play NCAA soccer at top institutions. ​

Teams Coached by Nadir Moumen – USYS Finishes, 2006-2022

  • 2006: U12 VA State Semi-Finalists (CYA Firecats 94)
  • 2007: U13 VA State Finalists (CYA Firecats 94)
  • 2008: U14 VA State Semi-Finalists (CYA Firecats 94)
  • 2009: U15 VA State Champions (CYA Firecats 94)
  • 2010: U16 VA State Champions (CYA Firecats 94)
  • 2011: U17 VA State Finalists and Region I Semi-Finalists (HYS Firecats 94); U14 VA State Semi-Finalists (CYA Chaos 96)
  • 2013: U18 VA State Semi-Finalists (HYS Firecats 94); U16 VA State Champions (MCLN 96 Green); U14 VA State Semi-Finalists (VYS Thunder Black 98)
  • 2014: U17 VA State Semi-Finalists (MCLN 96 Green); U15 VA State Semi-Finalists (VYS Thunder Black 98)
  • 2015: U18 VA State Champions and Region I Finalists (MCLN 96 Green)
  • 2016: U19 VA State Champions, Region I Champions, and National Finalists (McLean 96 Green); U17 VA State Semi-Finalists (VYS Thunder Black 98)
  • 2017: U18 VA State Semi-Finalists (VYS Thunder Black)
  • 2019: U17 VA State Semi-Finalists (HYS Hurricanes Black)
  • 2021: U16 MD State Champions (MSI 05 White Warriors)
  • 2021: U16 VA State Champions (DMV FC 06 Blue)
  • 2022: U17 VA State Champions (DMV FC 06 Blue)
  • 2023: U19 VA State Champions (DMV FC 05/06 Blue)

Teams Coached by Nadir Moumen – League Finishes, 2012-2023

Elite Club National League (ECNL)

  • 2012: U15 Top Eight B Flight National Championships
  • 2013: U16 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 6th Seed in U16 Champions League National Playoffs
  • 2014: U17 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 2nd Seed in U17 Champions League National Playoffs
  • 2015: U18 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 2nd Seed in U18 Champions League National Playoffs; U18 National Semi-Finalists
  • 2017: U17 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 7th Seed in U17 Champions League National Playoffs
  • 2018: U18 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 2nd Seed in U18/19 Champions League National Playoffs; U18 National Champions; U16 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 2nd Seed in U16 Champions League National Playoffs
  • 2019: U17 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 4th Seed in U17 Champions League National Playoffs
  • 2020: U18 Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions; 1st Seed in U18/19 Champions League National Playoffs

Club Champions League (CCL)

  • 2018: U16 Champions (Herndon Hurricanes Black)
  • 2021: U15 Champions (Herndon Lightning Black)

Elite Development Program (EDP)

  • 2019: U14 South Atlantic Premier I Division Champions (MSI 05 White Warriors)
  • 2021: U16 South Atlantic Premier I Division Champions (MSI 05 White Warriors)
  • 2023: U17 South Atlantic Premier I Division Champions (DMV FC 06G Blue)

National Premier League (NPL)

  • 2017: U19 Champions (Vienna Thunder Black)

WAGS/NCSL

  • 2010: U13 Division I Champions (CYA Firecats)

Playing Experience

Nadir grew up playing competitive soccer in Northern Virginia with various top level teams (BRYC, VISTA, FPYC, Alexandria, and SYC). He went on to play club soccer at James Madison University where they won back to back Club National Championships.