Armand Dikranian was named the head girls soccer coach in April of 2024. He led the Blazers to 7 wins in his first season and 10 this past season. He is 17-14-2 in his first two season as the Blazers head coach. He has successfully turned around a struggling program and increased the roster size to insure consistent growth. Dikranian’s resume immediately establishes himself as one of the most accomplished college coaches in Sarasota County and Florida.
Dikranian worked as an assistant coach for the Florida State University women’s soccer program for four seasons from 2013-2016. Coach Dikranian took on responsibilities of scouting, match preparation and training, along with specializations as a performance analyst. This included post-game video analysis, data analytics and physical load monitoring. Dikranian also periodized individual technical development plans for in-season and off-season programs.
During his time at FSU, the Seminoles won four ACC Championships and one NCAA D1 National Championship (2014). The program also appeared in the final four three out of those four seasons. Since 2010, FSU has been the most successful college program in the country having won 5 NCAA National Championships in eleven years. Dikranian’s overall record as an Assistant Coach at FSU was 79W-10L-12T.
Dikranian coached the following National Team and Professional Players at Florida State University: Malia Berkely (NWSL), Dagny Brynjarsdottir (Iceland WNT, NWSL, MAAC Herman Trophy Finalist), Megan Campbell (Ireland, Liverpool, Man City), Gabby Carle (Canada WNT), Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela WNT, Man City, Atletico Madrid, NWSL), Megan Connolly (Ireland, Brighton & Albion FC), Jamia Fields (NWSL), Kristin Grubka (NWSL), Michaela Hahn (NWSL), Kalia Hogg (Australia WNT), Elin Jensen (Iceland WNT), Kassey Kallman (NWSL, 1st Team All-American), Emma Koivisto (Finland WNT), Natalia Kuikka (Finland WNT, NWSL), Carson Pickett (USWNT, NWSL), Berglind Thorvaldsdottir (Iceland WNT), Clara Robbins (NWSL), Ani Sarkisian (Armenia WNT), Isabella Schmid (Germany U20 WNT), Marlo Sweatman (Jamaica WNT), and Cheyna Williams (Jamaica WNT, NWSL).
Prior to FSU, Dikranian served as an Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of South Florida. During the 2012 Season, the USF Bulls advanced to the Big East Conference Semi-Finals with a record of 10W-5L-4T.
Dikranian coached the following National Team and Professional Players at USF: Daniela Andrade (Guatemala WNT), Olivia Chance (New Zealand WNT), Christiane Endler (Chile WNT, Chelsea, PSG), Sharla Passariello (Wales WNT), Taylor Patterson (Canada WNT), Diana Saenz (Costa Rica WNT), and Demi Stokes (England WNT, Man City).
In the 2011 Season, Dikranian served as an assistant coach for the Southern Connecticut State University Owls. Dikranian initiated technological instruction and leadership programs, along with all other aspects of the program (training, game preparation, recruiting, scouting and operations). The Owls reached the NEC Conference Tournament with a 10W-5L-3T overall record.
From 2008-2010, Dikranian served as an assistant men’s soccer coach for the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights. In his four seasons, the Purple Knights managed 10 wins in every season, and advanced to four straight conference tournaments. Dikranian’s overall record at UB was 43W-22L-11T.
College Coaching Career Records
2016-2017: Florida State University 14W-4L-4T NCAA 2nd Round
2015-2016: Florida State University 18W-3L-4T NCAA Final Four
2014-2015: Florida State University 24W-1L-1T NCAA National Champions
2013-2014: Florida State University 23W-2L-3T NCAA Finalist
2012-2013: University of South Florida 10W-5L-4T Big East Semi-Finals
2011-2012: Southern CT State University 10W-5L-3T NEC Semi Finals
2010-2011: University of Bridgeport (Men’s) 12W-6L-1T Conf. Finals
2009-2010: University of Bridgeport (Men’s) 10W-5L-4T Conf. Semi-Finals
2008-2009: University of Bridgeport (Men’s) 11W-6L-2T Conf. Finals
2007-2009: University of Bridgeport (Men’s) 10W-5L-4T Conf. Semi-Finals
Overall Coaching Record: 142W-42L-30T Win Percentage: 73.4%
Dikranian is a former NCAA D1 player at Fairfield University (2002-05). In the 2005 season, the Stags were Regular Season Conference Champions, ranked in the top 25 for the majority of the season and finished with a 13W-4L-3T overall record.
In addition to his college coaching and playing experience, Dikranian is the founder of the Footy Training App. The Footy Training app is a platform designed to help players train on their own, and connect directors, coaches and players with the purpose to enhance players development, organizational growth and positive experience. With 20,000+ technical and physical training exercises and 20+ programs (Including IDPs, Video Analysis, Data Analytics, College Placement, etc.), the Footy App is the most comprehensive player development platform for smartphones.
Dikranian was named the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association’s (CJSA) Young Coach of the Year in 2011. He is a former CJSA ODP coach, and member of the CJSA Coaching Education staff where he taught USSF ‘D’ and ‘E’ coaching courses. Dikranian is a part owner of Victory Soccer School. Having started by his father Haig Dikranian in 1972, Victory Soccer School is the longest serving summer camp in Connecticut of 54 years.
Coach Dikranian is the nephew of Armand ‘Bob’ Dikranian, a former SCSU Head Men’s Soccer Coach of 21 years. From the 70’s-80’s, Dikranian was regarded as one of the nation’s finest as he led the Owls to a 227W-94L-31T record, 8 NCAA Semi-Finals and 6 NCAA National Championships. He has been inducted into the United Soccer Coaches and US Soccer Hall of Fame. Coach Armand is also the brother to Fred Dikranian, owner of one of the largest college recruitment companies in Florida (IDX+), the Florida Soccer School, and leads FYSA’s Annual Coaching Education AGM (International Coaching Symposium).
Armand lives in Sarasota with his wife Rebecca and son Jacob. Armand also teaches physical education at Sarasota Christian School.
Quote from Coach Dikranian: “I have been extremely blessed to have learned from some of the best coaches in the country. Mark Krikorian, for example, is an absolute professional in every regard towards expecting excellence in others. With all glory to God and falling back on Ephesians 3:20, I have accomplished more than I could possibly imagine as a player and coach. My aim now is to give back to the community, allowing the youth to achieve positive experience from playing the game along with a strong belief in oneself upon entering the world.”
