Mohammed El-Zare

Title

Assistant Coach
Email

melzare@uwf.edu

Mohammed El-Zare was hired as the assistant women’s soccer coach at UWF in February 2026.

COACHING CAREER
Southern Miss – Head Women’s Soccer Coach (2012-2025)

In 2021, led the team to the C-USA Tournament Semi-Finals and a 7-3-1 record, being undefeated at home.
He led the 2021 team to a C-USA West Division Championship.
Senior Ariel Diaz was awarded C-USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2021
In 2018, he led the team to it’s first ever C-USA appearance.
El-Zare led the team to its first winning season since 2003 in his fourth season as head coach.
The 2014 team was recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) as a Team Academic Award winner.

South Alabama – Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach (2002-2011)

Helped the team advance to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in seven consecutive seasons.
Finished as the 2005 runner-up

University of Mobile – Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (2002-2011)

In 2011, led the team to the Southern States Athletic Conference Championship

Director of Coaching for the Mobile Soccer Club
FIU – Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
Director of Coach and Player Development for Cape Coral Soccer Club. (1999-2002)
Saint Thomas University – Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coaches/Head Women’s Coach (1995-1998)

PLAYING CAREER

Spent time with the Florida Stars of the USISL in Miami
Played on Al-Kuroom Vineyard F.C. in Alexandria, Egypt
Played in college at Lincoln Memorial

PERSONAL

Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education from Lincoln Memorial in 1992