Mamadou Diouf

Mamadou Diouf is a coordinator and coach at Bridges United and has a long history of soccer excellence. Most notably, Diouf is a former collegiate All-American and graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he starred on the soccer team from 2010-2013.

Diouf earned numerous accolades during his time in Storrs where he played for legendary coach, Ray Reid, including a 2x All-Big East First Team selection and a second-team All-American. Following his career at UCONN, Diouf was selected 30th overall in the MLS SuperDraft by the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2014. Diouf continued his professional career in Europe playing in both Finland and Sweden's top professional leagues.

Diouf’s passion for the sport saw him return to his home country where he began the RISE Academy, a program designed to support student-athletes in his home country with the opportunity at education and sport. Diouf’s work brought players to high schools and colleges across the United States. Diouf has also helped top-level soccer players achieve their goal of playing professionally and continues to work with a number of pro players.

Diouf also served as an assistant coach at the U.S Naval Academy where his former coach, Tim O’Donohue, currently serves as the Head Coach. Diouf stays involved in youth soccer in the area, coaching several teams and running camps. He is a mentor to youth players that he has placed throughout the college landscape and returns to Senegal to continue his work with RISE Academy.

Diouf joined Bridges in 2019 and has been working to help provide deserving athletes with a chance to pursue a top education while continuing to develop their athletic skills. Diouf is also actively involved in other sports, specifically basketball, track & field, and cross country.