MEET OUR COACHES
Daghan "Dagi" Kesim
Technical Director/Coach
✅Background Check
✅US Club Soccer Safe Sport Certification
Meet Dagi, the President, founder, and Jedi Master at our soccer haven, Gala FC! Coach Dagi oversees all age groups with a magic touch that turns players into soccer knights. With a coaching career spanning many undefeated seasons, he's a true soccer maestro. This year, while continuing to train the club’s semi-pro men’s team, Director Dagi is also taking the entire high school academy program under his wing, guiding the next generation of players through one of the most important stages of their development.
A die-hard fan of Galatasaray and the iconic number 10, Dagi draws inspiration from soccer maestros Zidane and Hagi, and dreams of witnessing a World Cup final live.
As the founder of Gala FC, soccer isn't just a game for him; it's life. His heart beats in rhythm with every successful pass and every exhilarating goal.
Dagi faces challenging weather with a warrior's spirit. “I'll only see tough people like me out there,” he tells himself, conquering rain or shine. His favorite cleats, Copa and Predator, mirror his style – a blend of classic finesse and predatory instinct.
Living with honor is Dagi's life motto, a philosophy that transcends the soccer field. For him, dedication, determination, ambition, and coachability are the key traits of a successful player.
So, if you spot a Jedi Master on the sidelines, it's probably Dagi—inspiring, passionate, and committed to making soccer a way of life for everyone at the club.



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