"The coach is able to take a player somewhere they cannot get to by themselves." 

Bill Beswick, Former Sports Psychologist Manchester United.

Alliance FC coaches get the most out of their players and help them reach their potential.   recognize that parents are a critical component in player development.  With this in mind, we aim to communicate effectively with parents and players.  Our coaches have an unmatched enthusiasm and understanding of the game.

Our staff is among the best in West Michigan.  Below you will find short backgrounds on our staff coaches.

Abrahm Shearer (Director of Coaching since 2002)

NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

16 years of club soccer coaching experience.

Alliance FC Director of Coaches

Seven year Aquinas College Head Coach  (School Record for Winning % and Most Wins).

Three state championships with EGR High Girls

2000 NAIA National Finalist for Coach of the Year

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Zsolt Bertalan (Boys Technical Director, Coach since 2004)

USSF National 'C' License.

Four years high school and two years college experience.

Over ten years of coaching experience.

Ryan Fitzsimmons (Girls Technical Director, Coach since 2002)

NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.

Five years of coaching experience.

Former Aquinas College Men's Captain and All-Conference

Carlos Martinez (Coach since 2005)

Current Grand Rapids Alliance and Aquinas College Forward.

2005 Grand Rapids Alliance Men's Leading Scorer

2007 Academic All-Conference (Aquinas College)

Three years of coaching experience.

Hamdi Rammal (Coach since 2004)

USSF Coaching License

Over 11 years club coaching experience.

2007 MSYSA Girls Coach of the Year

Hamdi Rammal pictured above with US National Team Member Demarcus Beasley and Detroit Ignition pro Jamar Beasley.