Elias Hanna is a soccer coach in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who’s helping lead the marketing and social media efforts for Crestline FC. While he’s not based in Raleigh, he’s all in on building the club’s brand and getting the word out about everything we’re doing on and off the field.

Elias played college soccer at Auburn University at Montgomery and was part of the Region III ODP team. After his playing days, he jumped straight into coaching and has been involved at multiple levels—from competitive club soccer to high school varsity. He’s currently coaching at Baton Rouge Soccer Club and Catholic High School, where he’s helped guide the varsity team to back-to-back state finals.

He also runs his own private training business, working with 40+ players each week on everything from fundamentals to advanced game skills. In 2022, he was named Louisiana All-State Coach of the Year after taking Holy Savior Menard to its first-ever state final.

Fluent in English and German, Elias brings a global perspective, a deep love for the game, and a commitment to helping players thrive at every level.