Al Sailiya head coach Sami Trabelsi is one of the longest serving coaches in the QSL and joined the side in June 2013. The former Tunisian international took part in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France,  and has also managed the Tunisian national side for two years from 2011. During his time in Qatar, Trabelsi has lead Al Sailiya to the Emir cup final during the 2013/2014 season with Trabelsi picking up the coach of the year award.