Seyed Mehdi Qiyassi
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Haj. Seyed Mehdi Qiyassi (Persian: حاج سید مهدی قیاسی) born in 1941 in Mashhad
, Iran
is one of the most experienced football coaches from Mashhad
. Interestingly, he first started as a swimmer before turning to Football. In 1954 with a record of 1min and 20seconds, he was ranked 4th in Iran
for Backstroke
.
and Esfahan where the team from his hometown won 1-0 with the goal from Khademizadeh.
and spent 40 days in national team camp alongside fellow Mashhadi Ataollah Pazhand. Unfortunately both were crossed out.
and another English FA A certificate in Tehran
. He became captain and Head Coach of Arya F.C.
.
He has held various coaching positions(Technical Director & Head Coach) with F.C. Aboomoslemthroughout 1970s & 1980s to the present day. He was head coach of Payam Mashhad during Azadegan League 1994-95
season.
He also coached the Khorasan Provincial Team(Khorasan XI) and Mashhad XI at a few competitions. Most notably Qods League (provinces)
and Turkmenistan President’s Cup 2006
.
As manager
Mashhad
Mashhad , is the second largest city in Iran and one of the holiest cities in the Shia Muslim world. It is also the only major Iranian city with an Arabic name. It is located east of Tehran, at the center of the Razavi Khorasan Province close to the borders of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Its...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
is one of the most experienced football coaches from Mashhad
Mashhad
Mashhad , is the second largest city in Iran and one of the holiest cities in the Shia Muslim world. It is also the only major Iranian city with an Arabic name. It is located east of Tehran, at the center of the Razavi Khorasan Province close to the borders of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Its...
. Interestingly, he first started as a swimmer before turning to Football. In 1954 with a record of 1min and 20seconds, he was ranked 4th in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
for Backstroke
Backstroke
The backstroke, also sometimes called the back crawl, is one of the four swimming styles regulated by FINA, and the only regulated style swum on the back. This has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of swimmers not being able to see where they are going. It is also the only...
.
Playing career
He became interested in football when at the age of 17, while watching the final of a national competition between MashhadMashhad
Mashhad , is the second largest city in Iran and one of the holiest cities in the Shia Muslim world. It is also the only major Iranian city with an Arabic name. It is located east of Tehran, at the center of the Razavi Khorasan Province close to the borders of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Its...
and Esfahan where the team from his hometown won 1-0 with the goal from Khademizadeh.
Club career
At age of 17, due to his friendship with Heshmat Mohajerani who at the time was a footballer playing for Taj Mashhad, managed to start his football career with Sepah Mashhad which was Taj's third team. He had a very fast improvement and moved up to the second team which was called Deyhim Mashhad. During 1960s, whilst playing for Deyhim, he reached fame and got invitation for Khorasan XI.National career
In 1964, he got invited to the Iran national football teamIran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
and spent 40 days in national team camp alongside fellow Mashhadi Ataollah Pazhand. Unfortunately both were crossed out.
Managerial career
At age of 27, he received various coaching certificate including one from LeipzigLeipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
and another English FA A certificate in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. He became captain and Head Coach of Arya F.C.
Arya F.C.
Aria Mashhad was an Iranian football club based in Mashhad, Iran. It was the main football club representing Khorasan throughout the 1960s. The club participated in Iran Football League in 1970 where it reached the second round that involved the last 8 teams divided in two groups. Unfortunately...
.
He has held various coaching positions(Technical Director & Head Coach) with F.C. Aboomoslemthroughout 1970s & 1980s to the present day. He was head coach of Payam Mashhad during Azadegan League 1994-95
Azadegan League 1994-95
-First Round:Group AGroup B*Semi-Final1)2)- Final :-Notes:* Azadegan League champions : Saipa F.C.* Relegated teams : Shahin Bushehr , Qods Sari , Nassaji Mazandaran , Teraktor Sazi , Zob Ahan, Sanat Naft, Pars Khodro , Payam Gach Khorasan, Bank Tejarat, Chooka Talesh, Naft...
season.
He also coached the Khorasan Provincial Team(Khorasan XI) and Mashhad XI at a few competitions. Most notably Qods League (provinces)
Qods League (provinces)
Qods League was a nine team football competition that existed for four years from 1985 to 1988. In 1989, the league became a competition between clubs rather than provinces.-Teams:The 9 teams were:*Tehran A*Tehran B*Esfehan*Gilan*Mazandaran...
and Turkmenistan President’s Cup 2006
Turkmenistan President’s Cup 2006
XII Turkmenistan President Cup All matches played at Köpetdag Stadium, Ashgabat.-Group A:-Group B:Third Place----- Final :...
.
Achievements
As footballer- Iran National Tournament Champion with Khorasan XI: 1963 in TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
victory over TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
in final, 1964 in TabrizTabrizTabriz is the fourth largest city and one of the historical capitals of Iran and the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. Situated at an altitude of 1,350 meters at the junction of the Quri River and Aji River, it was the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960s, one of its former...
, 1965 runner-up in MashhadMashhadMashhad , is the second largest city in Iran and one of the holiest cities in the Shia Muslim world. It is also the only major Iranian city with an Arabic name. It is located east of Tehran, at the center of the Razavi Khorasan Province close to the borders of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Its...
, 1967 in AhvazAhvaz-History:For a more comprehensive historical treatment of the area, see the history section of Khūzestān Province.-Ancient history:Ahvaz is the anagram of "Avaz" and "Avaja" which appear in Darius's epigraph...
runner-up losing to Iran national football teamIran national football teamThe national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
in the final.
As manager
- 1975, 5th place in Takht Jamshid CupTakht Jamshid CupThe Takht Jamshid Cup was a national football league based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978.-History:In early 70s Iran, football had become a very popular sport and several local leagues existed in various cities. Eventually the football federation of the time decided that a national league...
and best non-Tehrani team award - Head Coach of Khorasan XI from 1980-1986 particularly in Qods League (provinces)Qods League (provinces)Qods League was a nine team football competition that existed for four years from 1985 to 1988. In 1989, the league became a competition between clubs rather than provinces.-Teams:The 9 teams were:*Tehran A*Tehran B*Esfehan*Gilan*Mazandaran...