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  • Full name: Peter Kirov
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Born: September 6, 1965, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Height: 6' 0”
  • Weight: 170 kg

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Peter Kirov started playing soccer when he was 4 years old and played for FC Slavia for 12 years, the oldest soccer club in Bulgaria established in 1913. He studied at National Sports Academy, the second largest sports university in Europe, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in coaching football and a Master’s degree in Sports Management. He then became the youngest manager in the history of FC Slavia  and led the team during the UEFA Cup campaign in 1993. After moving to the US, he coached Manchester United Soccer School in Seattle, Washington, for 3 years. He has been the Arsenal Soccer Schools Hawaii, Director of Coaching since 2009. Peter is one of the four coaches with UEFA “A” License and the only coach with FA Academy Managers License in the U.S.

UEFA "A" License holder
FA Academy Managers License holder

Playing career
  • FC “Slavia” Bulgaria (1976-1988)


Coaching Career
  • Arsenal Soccer School Hawaii, Arsenal F.C., Director of Coaching (2009 - Present)
  • Chaminade University, Hawaii, Head Coach (2007-2009)
  • All Nations Cup – All Star Team, Seattle, Head Coach (2006-2007)
  • Manchester United Soccer School, Seattle, Coach (2005 -2007)
  • Bellevue College, Seattle, Head Coach (2004 – 2006)
  • Cross Fire Premiere Head Coach (2000-2003)
  • Cross Fire Premiere Club Director of Coaching (2001-2002)
  • FC “Slavia” Bulgaria, Manager (1991-1994)

FA  Academy manager License,  Fall 2010
FA Psychology   Course,  Spring 2007
UEFA “A” License 2006 
UEFA “B” License 2003


Others

Honolulu Rotary Club Member (2006 - Present)
Bellevue Rotary Club Member (2002-2006)