WE BRING HOPE WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST
Scotty Lee
Founder
Scott Lee founded Spirit of Soccer (SOS) in Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1996. He holds both UEFA and USSF A licenses and has instructed on UEFA, AFC and FIFA coaching courses worldwide.
Scotty has overseen the training of more than 2,000 coach educators in 15 conflict and post-conflict countries. His SOS programmes have reached over a million players attracting investment of over $20,000,000 from international partners including FIFA, AFC, UEFA, US State Department, Arsenal FC, FCO and Sir Bobby Charlton.
Despite all these achievements and goals, Scotty remains a diehard supporter of Spurs.
Mohammad Al Naqib - Iraq
Connector
Mohammed brings over 22 years of Explosive Remnants of War Awareness (ERWA) and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) in Kurdistan and Iraq to Spirit Of Soccer.
Core to Mohammed’s belief is that of commitment: Commitment to the benefit of the vulnerable: commitment to those who most need EORE awareness, and commitment to raising the standard of football and the skills of our players and coaches.
Mohammed’s most endearing quality is that of his baffling devotion for Man U.
Claudia Bernal - Colombia
Leader
Claudia leads Spirit of Soccer Colombia SAS, managing the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) program in Cauca, Meta, and Norte de Santander. With over a decade of psychosocial care experience, she joined Spirit of Soccer in 2015 and has been key to enhancing methodologies, managing operations, and collaborating with other EORE operators to expand the program’s reach in mine-affected communities.
For eight years, Claudia has focused on Comprehensive Action Against Antipersonnel Mines in Colombia, leading rehabilitation efforts for children and adults impacted by landmines. Passionate about the transformative power of sport, she is dedicated to promoting safety, resilience, and education, working to build a safer, more hopeful future for vulnerable communities.
Oleksandra Vladimirova (Sashi) - Ukraine
Inspirer
Oleksandra Vladimirova, known as Sashi, is the Project Manager for Spirit of Soccer (SOS) in Ukraine. Though she discovered football as an adult, it quickly became her passion. Her first game experience was electrifying, with the energy of the fans leaving a lasting impression.
A proud supporter of the Ukrainian National Team, Sashi’s favorite football memory is volunteering at a championship final. Despite heavy rain, the joy on the field confirmed her love for the sport. “That’s when I knew football would be a big part of my life,” she says.
At SOS, Sashi champions football as a tool to inspire and empower. She believes mentorship is crucial for growth, especially for young players. For her, SOS is about “saving children’s lives” and delivering hope, using football to foster connection and resilience.
Chhiv Lim - Cambodia
Survivor
Mr. Lim has been active in the Mine Action and EORE sector for over 25 years, setting up the SOS program back in 2010. He also holds a senior position within the Cambodian Mine Action Association (CMAA).
As a child-survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, Lim now oversees operations in those mined provinces in which he grew up – offering life saving education to children living in high-risk mined areas.
Mr. Lim follows ‘The Gunners’ blindly – a life sentence for this life-long Gooner.
Pee Chounramany - Lao P.D.R
Protector
Pee background is that of Child Protection, overseeing anti-human trafficking programs along with driving initiatives to tackle sexual abuse and raise mental health awareness.
As country manager, Pee has been the driving force of S.O.S in Laos since 2010. A staunch advocate of gender equality, Pee continues to champion Women’s Football Development in Lao P.D.R
Above all, Pee is a dedicated, and therefore mostly depressed, follower of Liverpool FC.
Oleg Molceanov - Ukraine
Strategist
Oleg brings decades of coaching experience to the team in our new EORE – C license programme.
A former tank commander – what Oleg doesn’t know about strategy isn’t worth knowing.
He as coached, refereed and instructed – from grass roots to national squads – providing insight and expertise on the UEFA CORE panel. He is also a UEFA match delegate.
Accolades aside – Oleg is still under the delusion that Man U. is a team worth following.
Ben Brett - General Secretary
Supporter
Ben joined the team in 2020, he has a military engineering background so is well versed in anything to do with explosive remnants of war.
He is passionate about the beautiful game and has played at a very good level in his youth and during his time in the military. He now holds an AFC D coaching Licence.
Ben is the back bone of the organization and the point of contact for all team members to fully support them in achieving their mission.
Ben is a die hard Arsenal Fan and has been supporting them from Asia for the past 20+ years.