Soccer Shots offers three core programs to meet the developmental needs of children ages 2 to 8. It’s way more than just learning the game of soccer. We aim to build character, skills and confidence while also having a whole lot of FUN. We’re committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer. It’s the reason parents trust Soccer Shots. Each of our three core programs teaches the right skills at the right age. Explore our programs to find the perfect fit.
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Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program taught by fully-trained coaches. Join us on Soccer Island for soccer skills, character building curriculum designed specifically for kids and a whole lot of FUN!
FIND A LOCATION!Soccer Shots is the most trusted and engaging children’s soccer program for ages 2 to 8. Join the best coaches in the business, on Soccer Island for age-appropriate soccer skills, character-building, and FUN!
We’re committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer. It’s the reason parents trust Soccer Shots. Each of our three core programs teaches the right skills at the right age. Explore our programs to find the perfect fit. Each Soccer Shots franchise is individually owned and operated.
Coach Dani grew up in St. Augustine, Florida! She has played soccer from ages 2-18, and she was on the swim team from ages 8-18! She loves going on hikes with her dog, and spending her off days outside! She has a passion for working with kids and is very excited to coach! She can’t wait to meet your kiddos on soccer island!
Coach Ellie has lived in Chattanooga her whole life! She started playing soccer at a young age and continued to play soccer and volleyball through high school! Now she enjoys playing pickleball, golf and spending time with her golden doodle, Winnie! She has always loved working with kids and is excited to share her love of soccer with them!
Coach Emily is originally from Nashville, TN, but she came to Chattanooga to attend UTC and graduated from UTC with a degree in social work! She is now working on her masters degree! She has played soccer her whole life, and in her free time, she loves taking her dog swimming and hiking! She can’t wait o meet your future soccer stars!
Coach Hilary began working with Soccer Shots as a part-time coach in Spring 2018. She is now working full time for Soccer Shots and is highly requested by parents and players. She is grew up here in Chattanooga and graduated from UTC with her degree in Psychology. She spent time working in the mental health field, but found her passion with Soccer Shots. Her favorite skill to coach is the roll-over and she loves to play "What time is it Mr. Fox." When she is not coaching, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, camping and you can find her anywhere live music is playing.
Coach Katelyn is from Hendersonville, TN, and she is currently a freshman at UTC study Interior Architecture and Design! She has played soccer since she was 4 years old and has played lots of other sports too! She can’t wait to see your soccer friends on soccer island!
Coach Lenka is from Peru, the best Peruvian cuisine!! She graduated from Major National University San Marcos as a PE teacher. After 8 years of being working in schools Coach Lenka moved to Chattanooga Tn. She went to University of Chattanooga for a certification license. Coach Lenka has been working with kids for long time and loves to be able to make an impact in the lives of children through the game of soccer.
Coach Olivia has lived in the Chattanooga area for eight years. She loves the sport of soccer having played for 10 years and now loves getting to coach it. Olivia has a heart for teaching children and has recently become her church’s Youth Leader. She looks forward to investing in the soccer shots mission and seeing her students light up with excitement for this sport.
Coach Jen is from Atlanta, Ga. She has a passion for working with kids and taught preschool for 3 years. She lives her life by the principle of positivity and love to bring a smile to peoples faces. In her free time she loves going to see live music and live comedy shows. She is excited to meet everyone out on soccer island!
Coach Jackson is originally from Tampa, Florida. He is currently a student at Covenant College where he plays on the soccer team while also working on a degree for business finance. He has played soccer since he was young. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with his friends and family. He is excited to see everyone on soccer island and share his love for soccer!
Coach Jake is from Cleveland, TN. He played soccer at Bryan College. He was a student at Belmont Law School and is now an estate planning attorney. In his free time he loves to read and watch Manchester United games. He is so excited to meet all the families out on soccer island!
Coach Bella is from Suwanee, Georgia. She is a senior at Dalton State College where she plays soccer and is pursuing a degree in biology. She has played soccer for 17 years and can't wait to coach all the kids on soccer island!
Coach Elliot hails all the way from Flagstaff, AZ. He has been soccer fan his entire life. In his spare time he enjoys watching NBA and playing the trumpet. A fun fact about Coach Elliot is that he has an identical twin brother!! He is so excited to meet all the kiddos and families out on soccer island!
Coach Katherine grew up homeschooled in a big and lively family, which taught her the value of teamwork and adaptability early on. She's a song writer and a piano teacher who loves working with kids. Her favorite part is when she gets to help them grow with their skills and build confidence within themselves. When she's not coaching or teaching piano, you'll find her outdoors; hiking, kayaking, or off finding her next fun adventure! She brings all the creativity, energy, and passion into everything she does and she cannot wait to meet all of you out on Soccer Island!
Coach Avery is from Knoxville, TN and graduated from UTC with a major in psychology while playing soccer during her time as a student there. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at Richmout University. She is so excited to meet all the families and to share her love for soccer with everyone out on Soccer Island!
Coach Aisha was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She graduated from Lee University with a double bachelors degree in Nursing and Mass Communication. She played on Lee's soccer team until she had a knee injury and then switch to play for their rugby team. She has played soccer since she was 5 years old. In her spare time she loves to watch any and all soccer matches and also play video games. Her dream is to be a professional soccer coach in the Premier League! She is so excited to meet all of the Soccer Shots families and share her passion for the sport out on Soccer Island!
Coach Emma is all about having fun and playing sports! She has a little sister who plays soccer and she goes to all of her games and helps her practice at home. She loves being outdoors, her favorite hobbies are BMX, longboarding, and running. She has a passion for working with kids and helping them become the best version of themselves. She is very excited to meet all the kiddos out on Soccer Island and be their coach!
“and super instructors!“
“and Coach Leo is the best coach. He always tries to re-engage kids when their attention may be on something else or if they run off the field. He takes the time to make them feel welcome and comfortable.“
“So patient and sweet! They take the time to include every kid, work with their strengths and work on their weaknesses!“
“We’ve had three different coaches since we started Soccer Shots, and all of them have been great instructors, remembered the kids’ names, and did an excellent job getting all of the kids to participate. We’ve already recommended to several friends“
