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TIFA ⚒️ WHUF 

We are a registered not-for-profit corporation in Ontario, Canada, under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery as
Not-For-Profit Incorporation
"TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY INC."
Head Office: 5200 Yonge St., Suite 200, North York M2N 5P6, ON, Canada

We are an Official Partner of professional organizations worldwide
West Ham United Foundation (WHUF) 🇨🇦⚒️🇬🇧
We are proud to announce that Toronto International Football Academy is now an official international partner of the West Ham United Foundation – one of the most respected development institutions in English football.
This partnership marks a major milestone in our academy’s journey, directly connecting TIFA with the British football system through one of the Premier League’s most historic clubs.
​We are dedicated to creating global opportunities for youth through football. We reinvest all resources into player development, training programs, international pathways, and scholarships to support those who need it most.
- Technical Development Support
- British Football Pathway
- Player Exposure & Identification

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OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM

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Masoud Movaghatian

CEO & Founder

Masoud is a FIFA-Licensed Football Agent with over 25 years of experience across professional football management and player development.

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Bryan Glover

Senior Manager, West Ham United

Bryan has over 15 years oversees experience all football provisions across East London, Essex and internationally. He is a Lead Team Manager in the Academy.

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Sam Taylor

Senior Program Manager, West Ham United Foundation

Sam has managed international coaching programs in the UK and abroad. Sam has led post 16 football and education program in the Academy.

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Mani Sharifi

Vice President & Co-founder

With over 10 years of experience in professional football management, Mani oversees scholarship programs, supporting talented players through structured development and pathway opportunities.

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Why TIFA

​At Toronto International Football Academy (TIFA), our goal is to create the best environment for young players to develop, compete, and succeed. Through our official partnership with the West Ham United Foundation (WHUF), our players benefit from international pathways, professional coaching standards, and unique opportunities beyond local soccer.
Our Core Programs

  • Team Hammers (Ages 7–16):
    3 training sessions per week plus match day competition.

  • Optional Personal Development Training (“Soccer Tech”):
    Individual skills, performance tracking, and position-specific coaching.

  • Player Pathway Support:
    Guidance for players aiming to move from youth soccer into higher levels—college, semi-professional, or professional.

Benefits of the WHUF Partnership

  • Coaching Excellence:
    Access to WHUF’s coaching methodology, ensuring our training is aligned with an English Premier League standard.

  • Player Exposure:
    Opportunities for players to be identified and invited to WHUF programs and events in London.

  • International Camps & Clinics:
    Guest sessions, camps, and tournaments led by WHUF coaches, providing a unique professional experience.

  • Global Pathways:
    WHUF’s network gives our players visibility to scouts, clubs, and academies abroad.

  • Brand & Community Connection:
    Being part of the WHUF family means our players and families join an international football community with high standards of discipline, respect, and development.

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