Maroun KHOURY (EL)

Instructor

01/421 000 ext 6625 maroun.khoury@usj.edu.lb

I am a passionate sports professional with a lifelong love for athletics. I studied at Collège Mariste Champville, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), and Poitiers University in France. From an early age, I was deeply involved in football, captaining the teams of Collège Mariste Champville and Saint Joseph University while also playing for several clubs in Lebanon.My sports career began after I completed my degree in Physical Therapy at USJ. I had the opportunity to work with the Lebanese Men's National Football Team, traveling across Asia with them for six years. Eager to expand my knowledge, I pursued a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy for Physical Activities and Sports at USJ. Out of curiosity, I started coaching in schools and universities, which led me to formally study coaching and earn Asian Football Confederation (AFC) coaching certifications.In 2006, I was appointed Sports Coordinator at USJ, gaining valuable experience in sports management. In 2011, I traveled to Europe to earn a Master’s degree from the International Olympic Committee’s MEMOS program. Over the years, I continued to develop my coaching expertise, obtaining futsal and soccer coaching certifications in the USA. In 2021, I was appointed Athletics Director at USJ.For the past 15 years, I have been teaching physical activities and sports at USJ, as well as sports management at the university’s business school. Since 2012, I have been coaching USJ’s football and futsal teams. In 2018, I took on the role of Head Coach of the Lebanese National Futsal Team, one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.With my background in coaching, education, and sports management, I am committed to contributing to the growth of sports in Lebanon and beyond.