Founder & philosophy
Hidaa Ghaddar. A coach. A builder. A believer.
Founder of Breakthrough Football Academy. Trained across three continents. Bringing world-class methodology to African talent.
Founder
Hidaa Ghaddar
Biography
An international coach with an African mission.
Hidaa Ghaddar is the founder and driving force of Breakthrough Football Academy. Her career sits at the intersection of elite sport, education and psychology — a rare combination that shapes the academy's entire approach to player development.
After completing a Bachelor's in Physical Education followed by Master's degrees in Sports Sciences and Psychology, Hidaa pursued an internship in London — working alongside Olympic athletes and elite professionals. She brought that exposure home to build an academy that treats young African footballers with the same seriousness as world-class adult performers.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education
- Master's Degree in Sports Sciences
- Master's Degree in Psychology
Certifications
- Coerver Coaching
- Coaching C License
- Futsal Level 1
- Futsal Level 2
- Certified Personal Trainer
International experience
Internship in London working with Olympic athletes and elite professionals — combining sports science, performance psychology and high-performance coaching environments.
The Hidaa Ghaddar coaching philosophy
Talent is everywhere. Discipline is everything.
"We don't just build footballers. We build young men and women who can carry themselves through any room, any country, any pressure."
01
Discipline
The non-negotiable foundation of every great player.
02
Leadership
Players who lead themselves first, then their teammates.
03
Character
Integrity on and off the pitch — at home, in school, in life.
04
Mental Development
Emotional control, focus and resilience under pressure.
05
Physical Excellence
Strength, mobility and athleticism as a competitive edge.