Key Achievements
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Led Church Boys United to a Nepal Premier League Championship and an unprecedented seven national knockout tournament victories in a single season.
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Guided the Nepal National Team to a historic 3 - 1 victory over Bangladesh.
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Became the youngest coach to win Nepal’s top-tier league.
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Extensive U.S. experience, including coaching with the Philadelphia Union (Youth) and at the NCAA level with East Stroudsburg University.
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Coached for the Nepal National Women's Youth Teams (U16 & U18), representing the country in the Norway Cup tournaments in 2011 and 2013.
Meet Our Technical Director/
Head Coach
Pradip Humagain
A highly accomplished and globally-educated soccer coach with a FIFA-recognized CONMEBOL Pro License and over 15 years of experience leading national teams, professional clubs, and youth development programs.
As a U.S. citizen and the first Nepali-origin FIFA Pro License holder, I bring a research-based, data-driven approach to tactical intelligence, player development, and team success.
Coaching Experience
Head Coach Church Boys United | 2023 - 2024, Nepal.
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Won the Nepal Premier League Championship.
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Secured all 7 national knockout tournament titles in one season.
Coach Philadelphia Union Youth Team | 2023 - 2024, USA.
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Supported player development and tactical training programs for one of the top youth academies in the U.S.
Head Coach Nepal National Team | 2023, Nepal.
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Coached the national team to a decisive 3 - 1 victory over Bangladesh.
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Implemented modern tactical systems and high-performance standards.
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Coached the Nepal Women's National Youth Teams (U16 & U18), representing the country in the Norway Cup.
Head Coach Bhutanese Football Club USA | 2022 - 2023, USA & Nepal.
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Guided a U.S.-based club to win all five tournaments entered in Nepal.
Coach East Stroudsburg University (NCAA) | 2019 - 2022, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Supported the NCAA program with training, player recruitment, and match analysis.
Coach Keystone Athletic | 2014 - 2023, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Directed youth player development and elite training programs for nine years.
Head Coach Three Star Club | 2013 - 2014, Nepal.
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Became the youngest coach to win Nepal’s top-tier league.
Coach Tribhuvan University Team | 2005 - 2009, Nepal.
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Coached the university team, focusing on player development and competitive match strategies.
Internship Himalayan Sherpa Club | 2009, Nepal Premier League Team.
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Completed a coaching internship, gaining hands-on experience in a top-tier professional club environment.
Education, License & Certifications
CONMEBOL Pro License | FIFA-recognized highest professional coaching license
West Ham United Coaching Diploma | 2018
Graduate Degrees
Physical Education, Health Education, and Sociology
Undergraduate Degree
Health & Education
Specialization in Buildup Play | Oslo, Norway, 2011–2013
Midfield Clinic | Virginia Football Association, 2014
Contact
Euless, Texas, USA
Languages
English, Spanish, Nepali, Hindi