Enrique Paez
Perseverance to believe that obstacles are opportunities
Growth mindset for new experiences and learning
Love for others, myself and the sport
Experience
Football and High Performance Specialist
Be Your Best. Oslo, Norway
August 2017 – Present
Director of Personal and Cognitive Development Program/Coach Developer
F.C. Malaga City. Málaga, Spain
November 2023 – Present
First team Coach/ Coach Developer
Ready Football. Oslo, Norway
February 2022 – November 2023
First Team Assistant Coach/Second Team Head Coach
Skeid Football. Oslo, Norway
November 2020 – February 2022
*Promotion to 2nd Division (OBOS Liga)
U-16 Head Coach/Director of Personal and Cognitive Development Program
Vålerenga I.F. Oslo, Norway
May 2017 – November 2020
*National Cup Champions 2019
First Team Assistant Coach/Coach Developer
CD. Torrox. Malaga, Spain
August 2014 – May 2017
*First team promotion 2017
Playing Experience
Club Deportivo Torrox
CD. Torrox. Malaga, Spain
August 2014 – May 2016
Proyecto Tecamachalco
Mexico City, Mexico
January – December 2011
University of Akron
Akron, USA
August 2007 – December 2010
IMG Academies
Bradenton, USA
August 2003 – June 2006
Education
ACADEMIC
Masters in Sports Science – Coaching
University of Akron, USA
December 2012
Bachelors in Psychology
University of Akron, USA
December 2010
FOOTBALL
UEFA A License
Norge Fotballforbund (NFF)
December 2022
Certificate in Psychology for High Performance Sports
F.C Barcelona University
February 2020
Youth Award Module 2
England FA
March 2017
USSF B
United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
August 2015
Some kind words…
“Enrique stands out with curiosity, ambition and passion for football psychology. He is a highly driven, competent, and sociable young football professional, and I give him my warmest recommendations.”
Geir Jordet – Professor at Norges Idrettshøgskole
“Enrique’s motivation, talent and drive became evident from the moment he began working for Vålerenga. His ability to bring out the best in his players and colleagues stands out on and off the pitch.”
Thomas Hasselgren – Swedish Football Federation
“I had the privilege to play alongside Enrique and witness his natural ability to lead. He played the beautiful game the right way and any player learning from Enrique is in the best of hands.”
Anthony Ampaipitakwong – Former Captain at True Bangkok United, Thailand
“Enrique has deep football knowledge, professionalism and a natural ability to engage an audience.”
Odd Skarheim – Founder & Chairman of Be Your Best