Badara Dia

Badara Dia is a dedicated soccer coach and educator with extensive experience in both coaching and teaching. Since August 2018, Badara has served as the U17 Boys and U16 Boys Head Soccer Coach for Alexandria Soccer Association. Concurrently, Badara has been part of the teaching staff at Kenmore Middle School within Arlington Public Schools since September 2004. Additionally, Badara is the founder and president of Papa Dia United Soccer Heroes/Papa Dia United Soccer Roots (PUSH) since January 2004, demonstrating a commitment to developing youth soccer talent and fostering community engagement through sports.