Mo Idris serves as the Red Director of Coaching for U13-U19 Girls at Richmond United, joining the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club in August 2022. He brings a dynamic background in both soccer and futsal, with a strong emphasis on technical development, player progression, and high-performance training environments.
Mo has coached U13, U14, and U16 Girls teams within the ECNL RL and NPL platforms at Richmond United, while also spending five years coaching with FutsalRVA. During his time in futsal, he led teams to nine regional championships and two US Youth Futsal National Championships (2011 Girls, 2024 & 2025), contributing to the club’s recognition as one of the top futsal programs in the country.
In addition to team coaching, Mo has extensive experience as a technical trainer and mentor with OwnTouch Soccer Academy, where he worked with 40-50 players per week through private and group training. His work has included designing and delivering sessions for VCU Men’s Soccer, ECNL Girls, and ECNL Boys players, as well as supporting athletes in the college recruitment process and U.S. Youth National Team identification pathways.
Mo’s coaching journey also includes roles with FCBEscola Academy, Sports Center of Richmond, and community involvement with the Richmond Autism Integration Network, where he helped introduce soccer to children with autism. He has further expanded his knowledge through collaboration with the FC Barcelona Youth Futsal Academy in Spain.
He holds a USSF B License, in addition to earning an FA Talent Identification Certificate and a USYF Level 3 Futsal Diploma. Mo attended Virginia Commonwealth University and is fluent in English and Arabic, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish.
Originally born in Khartoum, Sudan, and raised in Henrico, Virginia, Mo brings a deep passion for the game. He is a supporter of FC Barcelona and is committed to developing players both on and off the field.
