BK was born in Tehran, Iran, raised in Northern VA, and recently graduated with his Bachelor’s in Learning & Organizational Change and Master’s in Sports Administration from Northwestern University while captaining the Men’s Soccer team, racking up over 5,000 minutes of game time and 27 goal contributions. Throughout his time at Northwestern, he served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, received Academic All-American honors, and was named as a Big Ten Medal of Honor finalist. A former US Youth Soccer National Champion & Golden Ball Winner, and current semiprofessional player here in Chicago, he has always been passionate about using sport as a vehicle for change through his affiliation with Charity Ball and the several youth teams he coaches on top of his Sporting Director duties at Intentional Sports. Fun facts about BK: he grew his first mustache in fourth grade and has yet to meet someone who can beat him at Mario Kart.

email: kimiavi@intentionalsports.org

Gabe Garcia, a Wheeling IL native, has dedicated the past 10 years of his life to the youth soccer space. Currently, he holds his USSF B License and is Head Men’s Soccer Coach at College of Lake County. Gabe is excited to lead soccer operations at Intentional Sports. Fun Fact about Gabe: he is a Chicago Fire Fan and has attended 3 World Cups.

email: garcia@intentionalsports.org

Born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. Earned a Bachelor Degree from Belmont Abbey College in Sport Management. Earned a Master of Business Administration from King University. Four-year collegiate soccer player at Belmont Abbey College, former Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at King University, former Club Head Coach and Director of Grassroots at Tri-Cities United, holds a USSF D License.

email: butorovich@intentionalsports.org