Blerim Iljazi is a highly experienced soccer coach with over 25 years in youth and professional coaching. Holding a UEFA A License and a degree in Sports Science, he has successfully developed players at both domestic and international levels.

As the founder of Ottawa Eagles Soccer Academy (2024) and a former Kosova U15 National Team Coach, Iljazi has a strong track record of nurturing talent, implementing structured development programs, and leading teams to championships.

His coaching philosophy emphasizes player-centered development, tactical flexibility, continuous learning, and fostering a positive, disciplined, and respectful team culture. His expertise makes him a key asset in shaping the future of soccer talent.

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HIS COACHING JOURNEY INCLUDES:

FOUNDER OF OTTAWA EAGLES SOCCER ACADEMY 2024

OTFC- STAFF COACH- OPDL U14 BOYS 2023

KINGSTON UNITED SC- OPDL CLUB HEAD COACH 2020-2022

WINNIPEG PHOENIX FC – TECHNICAL DIRECTOR MB, 2014-2019

MSA – VANCOUVER WHITECAPS PRE-PROSPECTS COACH 2016-2018

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG SOCCER WESTMAN MAN’S ASSISTANT COACH 2013

GRANITE UNITED SOCCER CLUB 2011-2013, 2019

KOSOVA FOOTBALL FEDERATION U15 NATIONAL COACH 2009-2011

KF KEK-U OBILIQ – KOSOVA, CLUB HEAD COACH 2003-2011

KF BASHKIMI KUMANOVE - NORTH MACEDONIA 2001-2003

KF 2 KORRIKU PRISHTINE – KOSOVA 1999-2001

KF FORTUNA 1997-1999