Sharif was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 5, 1982 to Samir Moustafa and Danette Pritchard. Sharif attended Yuma High School and graduated at Arcadia High School in Phoenix. Sharif quickly picked up tennis at a young age, it was clear that the game was his calling. He was recruited to go to Phoenix when he was 16 to play for a junior tennis program. He was the top ranked southwest player. His skill took him to the University of Arizona, where he played for the tennis team. He served as head pro at Yuma Fitness Center and as a pro for the Ron Smith Tennis Academy of Tucson. He was also a pro at the Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club. Sharif played and coached the Pima Community College tennis team, winning honors as coach of the year for four straight years. Sharif received his bachelor's degree at the University of Arizona. Sharif loved all sports. He was a huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Wildcats. Sharif will be remembered for his easy going nature and his love for his family. Sharif is survived by father, Samir Moustafa, mother Danette Pritchard, brothers Brent Calger, Sammy Moustafa and Neal Moustafa, sister Nadia Moustafa, grandmother Nancy Worden, Aunt Michele Greenberg, aunt Julie Dunagan and niece Zayda Calger.