Mr. Maroun KHOURY (EL)

Sports Office
USJ Business School
Institute of Physiotherapy

Directeur du service de sport
Instructor

(+961) 1 421 000 ext maroun.khoury@usj.edu.lb

I am a passionate sports professional with a lifelong love for athletics. I studied at Collège Mariste Champville, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), and Poitiers University in France. From an early age, I was deeply involved in football, captaining the teams of Collège Mariste Champville and Saint Joseph University while also playing for several clubs in Lebanon. My sports career began after I completed my degree in Physical Therapy at USJ. I had the opportunity to work with the Lebanese Men's National Football Team, traveling across Asia with them for six years. Eager to expand my knowledge, I pursued a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy for Physical Activities and Sports at USJ. Out of curiosity, I started coaching in schools and universities, which led me to formally study coaching and earn Asian Football Confederation (AFC) coaching certifications. In 2006, I was appointed Sports Coordinator at USJ, gaining valuable experience in sports management. In 2011, I traveled to Europe to earn a Master’s degree from the International Olympic Committee’s MEMOS program. Over the years, I continued to develop my coaching expertise, obtaining futsal and soccer coaching certifications in the USA. In 2021, I was appointed Athletics Director at USJ. For the past 15 years, I have been teaching physical activities and sports at USJ, as well as sports management at the university’s business school. Since 2012, I have been coaching USJ’s football and futsal teams. In 2018, I took on the role of Head Coach of the Lebanese National Futsal Team, one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. With my background in coaching, education, and sports management, I am committed to contributing to the growth of sports in Lebanon and beyond.

Highest degree : Executive Master in Sports Organization Management - Université de Poitiers [France]