The Path that got me to where I am today
Where It All Began (Dubai)
Taking the Leap to the U.S. 🇺🇸 (IMG Academy)
Taking the Leap to the U.S. 🇺🇸 (IMG Academy)
I grew up in Dubai, starting my journey at DESS before moving to DESC, where I played on the school’s sports teams.
From a young age, I was passionate about all sports — football, golf, athletics, and more. Over time, I realized my top two were football and golf.
But to go further, I knew I had to choose one dream to chase — and I chose fo
I grew up in Dubai, starting my journey at DESS before moving to DESC, where I played on the school’s sports teams.
From a young age, I was passionate about all sports — football, golf, athletics, and more. Over time, I realized my top two were football and golf.
But to go further, I knew I had to choose one dream to chase — and I chose football.
From there, I joined a football academy while competing for school teams and started shaping my path to the next level.
Taking the Leap to the U.S. 🇺🇸 (IMG Academy)
Taking the Leap to the U.S. 🇺🇸 (IMG Academy)
Taking the Leap to the U.S. 🇺🇸 (IMG Academy)
Initially, I planned to attend Shattuck St. Mary’s, but a few months before leaving, I made a last-minute decision to change paths and accept an opportunity at IMG Academy in Florida one of the best sports academies in the world.
I spent two incredible years there, surrounded by top-level athletes and elite coaching.
It was at IMG that I
Initially, I planned to attend Shattuck St. Mary’s, but a few months before leaving, I made a last-minute decision to change paths and accept an opportunity at IMG Academy in Florida one of the best sports academies in the world.
I spent two incredible years there, surrounded by top-level athletes and elite coaching.
It was at IMG that I realized performance isn’t just what happens on the field — it’s nutrition, mindset, recovery, strength training, and discipline.
IMG prepared me for college football and gave me a deeper understanding of what it truly takes to perform at the highest level.
College Football & Growth (Columbus State University)
College Football & Growth (Columbus State University)
College Football & Growth (Columbus State University)
From IMG, I transitioned to Columbus State University (CSU), where I played for five years, taking advantage of an extra year granted due to COVID.
While competing at CSU, I:
- Completed both my Bachelor’s in International Business and my Master’s in Business Administration
- Achieved two NCAA Final Four appearances
- Grew not only as an athlete bu
From IMG, I transitioned to Columbus State University (CSU), where I played for five years, taking advantage of an extra year granted due to COVID.
While competing at CSU, I:
- Completed both my Bachelor’s in International Business and my Master’s in Business Administration
- Achieved two NCAA Final Four appearances
- Grew not only as an athlete but also as a leader and mentor
This period shaped my work ethic, mindset, and love for coaching others, which eventually inspired the creation of PerFORmance.
UAE National Team & Going Pro (UAE → Netherlands)
College Football & Growth (Columbus State University)
College Football & Growth (Columbus State University)
Toward the end of my college career, I had the honor of being called up to represent the UAE Women’s National Team.
I made my debut in an international friendly, where I scored a goal, assisted two more, and played my first full 90 minutes.
Shortly after, I signed my first professional contract in the Eredivisie the top women’s league in
Toward the end of my college career, I had the honor of being called up to represent the UAE Women’s National Team.
I made my debut in an international friendly, where I scored a goal, assisted two more, and played my first full 90 minutes.
Shortly after, I signed my first professional contract in the Eredivisie the top women’s league in the Netherlands fulfilling a dream I’d had since I was a kid in Dubai.