Warshan Hussin is a 21 year old refugee from Iraq, currently studying business at Howard Community College in Maryland and coaching with Soccer Without Borders Maryland. Warshan and his family arrived in Baltimore, Maryland when he was 12 years old, after fleeing the war in Iraq and spending 4 years in Syria. When he arrived in the United States, Warshan joined Soccer Without Borders, an organization serving newcomer refugee, asylee and immigrant youth, helping them develop the skills to overcome the barriers they face to growth, inclusion, and personal success. Warshan participated in SWB programming for 6 years before graduating with honors from Digital Harbor High School in 2015. During his time at Soccer Without Borders, Warshan developed his leadership skills, becoming the captain of his SWB team, as well as his high school’s varsity team. In 2014 he was named Maryland’s Player of the Week. Now as an alumnus of the program, Warshan has returned as a Coach, teaching younger refugee and immigrant youth the lessons he learned on the field and off. He has shared a desire to help young people facing similar challenges to those he has faced and overcome in his journey.