Head Coach
Khalid has been a prominent figure in the Wellington futsal scene for over 15 years. He began playing football at the age of 8 and has represented several clubs over his career, most notably Wellington Olympic AFC, and currently plays for Petone FC.
His passion for futsal has grown over many years, including representing New Zealand in the Futsal Whites national team in 2010/11, and serving as a senior player in the Capital Futsal National League Men’s team since 2010. Most recently, Khalid played and coached for Palmerston North Marist, leading them to victory in the 2024 Ford Futsal Super League as player-coach.
His dedication to the game has equipped him with the knowledge, skills, and experience to earn his Level 1 and 2 Futsal Coaching Certificates.
Khalid has extensive experience as a futsal coach, with notable achievements including: * 2016: Winning the Futsal Youth Nationals with his Capital Futsal U14 side. * 2017: Guiding both the Junior and Senior teams of St Patrick’s College (Town) to national success. * 2018: Travelling to Sydney with the select Wellington Hokiois 14s and winning the Australian National Futsal Championships. * 2019: Winning the New Zealand Futsal Secondary School Regionals and Nationals with his Junior team. * 2022: Coaching St Pat’s Junior Premier Futsal team to the College Sport Wellington Regional title. * 2024: Leading St Pat’s Senior A team to become New Zealand Secondary School National Champions, defeating Mt Albert Grammar in the final. * 2024: Named a finalist for “Coach of the Year” at the College Sport Wellington Awards. * 2024: Finalist for “Futsal Coach of the Year” at the Capital Football Awards. * 2024: Serving as player-coach for Palmerston North Marist, winning the Ford Futsal Super League. * 2024: Winning the National Youth Futsal Championship with his Capital Futsal U19 Boys team. * 2025: Finalist for "Futsal Coach of the Year" at the Capital Football Awards.
Khalid continues to compete and coach at a senior level, combining on-court leadership with player development. His ability to bridge playing and coaching has made him a respected figure in the New Zealand futsal community.
Beyond futsal, Khalid also has a strong background in the fitness industry through his work at City Fitness Gym, and has undertaken training toward the National Certificate in Fitness (Level 3 Exercise Consultant).
The Project Futsal Academy was born from Khalid’s passion for the sport and his drive to grow a stronger futsal community in New Zealand, equipping young players with the skills, confidence, and mindset to reach their full potential.