8alogyPERFORMANCE LAB

OUR TEAM

Experience that
puts athletes first.

Meet the founders behind 8alogy Performance Lab.

People behind
the potential.

A shared commitment to give athletes the guidance, attention, and opportunity to develop.

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Raha Shams

CO-FOUNDER

Raha’s background spans professional football and futsal in Iran, including experience within the national-team pathway. Her journey continued in Italy as a football and futsal referee before bringing her experience to youth coaching in Los Angeles.

Having worked across different football cultures, she brings technical experience and a commitment to helping young players grow with confidence, discipline, and care.

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Payman Pakzad

CO-FOUNDER

A former professional soccer player in Iran, Payman brings a lifelong connection to sport and years of involvement in youth athletic development. His approach connects purposeful training, individual attention, and a belief that advanced development opportunities should be accessible to young athletes.

As an entrepreneur and father of two, he brings organizational experience and a personal commitment to helping athletes build confidence, capability, and a lasting relationship with sport.

Let’s talk about
your development.

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