KARIM ALIMI

Joined Tonka United: 2024

Full-Time Staff Coach

Born in Tunis, Tunisia and now based in Cottage Grove, Karim Alimi leads Tonka United teams with a modern, high-energy approach grounded in physical education and match analysis. A trilingual coach (Arabic, French, English) with experience across Tunisia, Qatar, and the U.S., Karim combines player-first teaching with structured periodization and scouting methodology. Karim’s background spans first-team fitness roles and academy head-coach posts, including stops at Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Avenir Sportif Mohamadia, Sporting Club Ben Arous, and a multi-year assignment in Qatar before joining Tonka United.

Coaching & Leadership Highlights

• Avenir Sportif Mohamadia (Tunisia) — U17 Head Coach (2021–2023)
• Sports Training Center (Qatar) — U15 Head Coach (2018–2020)
• Sporting Club Ben Arous (Tunisia) — U12 Head Coach (2016–2017)
• Avenir Sportif Mohamadia (Tunisia) — First-Team Fitness Trainer (2015–2016)
• Espérance Sportive de Tunis — U10 Head Coach & U11 Assistant (2014–2015)

Education & Licensure

• B.A., Physical Education — ISSEP Ksair Saiid (Tunisia)
• USSF C License; CAF C License
• Certifications: FCE 5-Day Periodization Mentorship (2025, Barcelona); MBP Scouting & Game Analysis Specialist

Playing Career

• Semi-professional: ASMH (Avenir Sportif Mohamadia), Avenir Sportif Mohamadia

Family: Married to Chelsea; two children, Dahlia and Zaaki; dog named Mouzah. Expecting a third child in January 2026.

Fun Fact: Former Ultra member leader with Club Africain in Tunisia.

Favorite Team: Club Africain (Tunisia); FC Barcelona (Spain)