Certifications

Tobias has poured countless hours back into the sport he loves, driven by a deep passion for football and a commitment to excellence. With a strong foundation in management and scouting, he has completed multiple certifications and an extensive list of specialized coursework to ensure he provides clients with the most informed, strategic guidance possible. His dedication to both the technical and human sides of the game makes him a trusted figure in the football community, respected by players and agents across the world.

 

EDUCATION:

Certificate in Management and Scouting 

Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW) | Point Roberts, Washington  

2025

 

Relevant Coursework:

- Club Structure and Soccer Academies

- How Professional Clubs Scout

- Analysis of a Professional Soccer Club

- Constructing Effective and Successful Team Units

- Acquisition, Analysis, and Scouting of Individual Players

- Understanding Game Formation

- Team Evaluation and Assessment of Future Opponents

- Domestic and International Transfers

- Coaching Soccer Like a Pro

- Coaching Habits

- Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer

- Soccer Tactical Strategies

- Guide to Winning Football

- The Mental Game of Soccer

- Coaching Methodology

- The Talent Code

- Understanding Young Players

 

Achievements:

UEFA Level C Coaching Certificate*

ID: 100028150  

Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) | Nyon, Switzerland  

Graduation: 2024

 

SKILLS

- Community Engagement and Development

- Strong Networking Abilities

- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

- Customer Service Excellence

- Organizational and Time Management Skills

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

- UEFA Alumni  

-  Membership No. 3252 | Los Angeles

- Sports Management Worldwide Alumni  

- Union of Canadian Postal Workers  

- Lubavitch of Palm Springs 

- Transfermarkt Germany

 

MENTORS

- Gord Kiljestan, Senior Director of Player Personnel for LA Galaxy  

- Vassili Cremanzidis, Head Sporting Strategist for San Jose Earthquakes  

- Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky  

- Walter Harold Berukoff, Entrepreneurial Success Mentor  

- Bill Laimbeer, Basketball Hall of Fame Member, 2-time NBA Champion  

 

LANGUAGES

- English (Fluent)

- Russian (Fluent)

- Learning Sign Language