Afshin Shafie was born in Iran, but grew up in Buffalo, New York. Afshin went to Sweet Home Senior High School, and played collegiate soccer at Buffalo State College.

Afshin’s favorite part of coaching is watching kids become obsessed with soccer. Afshin has a USSF E Coaching License. His favorite team is Manchester United, and his all time favorite player is Zico. 

Afshin has spent most of his life in California. He loves playing music as much as he loves soccer, and used to play bass in a rock band.