Our Staff
Coach Clark Binning - Academy Director
Clark is from Highland Village, TX. Through a passion for children and education, Clark has gained over 10 years of experience as a counselor, teacher, and coach. Dedicated to passing on his love for the game, Clark founded Southern Soccer to provide more opportunities for kids to learn and play!
Playing Career
Mesquite Outlaws
Dallas Sidekicks
West Texas A&M University
Richland College
Edward S. Marcus Highschool
Email: clark@southernsoccertx.com
Coach Taoufik Attahar - Director of Skills Training
Coach Taoufik or "Coach T" was born in Morocco. He spent his soccer career in France before moving to the United States. For the past 10 years, Coach T has coached at several different levels. "Soccer is a great platform to teach kids about competition and how to bring that into their lives!" Coach T enjoys traveling and spending time with his family in his free time.
Email: a_taoufik@southernsoccertx.com
Steve Heller - Director of Preschools
Coach Steve is from Garland, TX and attended Naaman Forest High School. Steve played soccer competitively throughout his youth in the Coca-Cola Classic League. Steve has been a coach for the past 10 years and is a fan favorite of both the kids and parents alike! His favorite saying is, "Every child matters!" Steve still plays soccer in the top division of NTPSA and enjoys playing golf and spending quality time with his daughter in his free time.
Email: steve@southernsoccertx.com