Meet Our Team

Glenview AYSO partners with P2 Soccer Training (p2.soccer), an organization committed to the highest quality of training for young soccer players. Their coaches come from across the globe and share a common passion for soccer. These professional trainers play multiple roles, including:

• Delivering free weekly skills clinics to all Glenview AYSO players.
• Assisting volunteer coaches at all levels including U14.
• Co-coaching with the EXTRA team coaches during team practices.

	David Barlow Director of Coaching Hometown: Middlesbrough, England Favorite soccer player: Juninho Favorite soccer team: Middlesbrough About me: David started his coaching career with Redcar FC in the Northeast of England where he volunteered with their U10 and U11 Boy’s teams. David developed a passion for helping young players and found himself moving to the States in 2015. He has since worked with a variety of programs in 6 states and currently calls Chicago his home where be works with Glenview AYSO Extra and Glenbrook Strikers. David is currently studying at the UNiversity of SOuth Wales to complete his undergraduate degree in Football Coaching and Development. David is also in the process of acquiring is UEFA B License to add to his C License.
	Zach M Hometown: Stoke-On-Trent, UK Favorite soccer player: Kevin De Bruyne Favorite soccer team:  Birmingham City About: Zach has a plethora of playing and coaching experience in the UK and the USA. Having played in the academy system in the UK for Port Vale and Stoke City, he came across to the USA to play at Trinity University. Zach has coached a variety of camps and clinics as well as 1:1 training for young players and is excited to share his experience with more players in the area.
	Dontao L Hometown: Midlothian, IL Favorite soccer player: Chicharito Favorite soccer team:  Manchester United About:  Dona is currently studying Exercise Science at St Xavier University where he is also a player. Dona has played his whole life for some of the big clubs in the area, like Magic and Raiders. He's passionate about teaching and is looking forward to continuing his coaching education and growth.
	Tanaii H Hometown: Laquey, Missouri Favorite soccer player: David Villa, Abby Wambach Favorite soccer team:  USWNT About:  Coach Tanaii is full of energy and passion when she's talking about the game she loves. Tanaii is still playing and enjoying the game with IWSL and Womens Sports Chicago. Not only a soccer-fan, coach T has a Masters in Social Work.
	Arim Y Hometown: Nohadra, Iraq Favorite soccer player: Lionel Messi Favorite soccer team:  Barcelona About:  Arim has been playing soccer for as long as he can remember, and coaching since 2006. When he moved to the USA, soccer became a way he could connect with his new community. Arim is passionate about helping young players and teaching them the basics in a safe environment. Arim has coaches a variety of players in IL - and currently holds a USSF D license.