Licence(s): USSF D. United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma.
Dr. Haroot Hakopian, Haroot (better known as “H” to all of his players) is currently the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for the Summer and Special Programs at Georgetown University. His career spans over thirty years, including teaching and leadership positions in Montgomery County Public Schools(MCPS). He served on the Board of Directors of United Soccer Coaches for six years, influencing national soccer policy and organizational direction. His work as Director of Girls’ Soccer for Montgomery County Public Schools emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive and equitable environments. He has coached Girls’ High School soccer for over 30 years and is the head coach at Churchill HS. He previously coached the Bethesda Soccer Club U18 and U23 ECNL teams. He has been with Potomac Soccer Club for 4 years and currently coaches the 2011 GA Aspire team. In addition to his Doctorate in Leadership & Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University, he holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Development & Instruction from Scranton University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in Adolescent Psychology from the University of Maryland. Before pursuing his secondary and higher education careers, he served in the US Army for 6 years and in the Maryland National Guard for 2 years.He has presented research on leadership and national soccer conventions and published articles in soccer journals regarding leadership practices and individual performance building through positive self-talk.