San Diego East, South & Inland North County, CA

Coach Adriana is from San Diego, CA. She grew up in the South Bay and received her Bachelor's degree in Television, Film, and Media Arts at San Diego State University. She played soccer for ten years and played center midfielder. Her favorite food is sushi and her favorite color is green. In Adriana’s free time she likes to go roller-skating, running, and she likes to attend Wave FC games. Two fun facts about Coach Adriana is that she also works at a movie theater and she has a chocolate lab named Sookie. Adriana is passionate about working at Soccer Shots because she loves soccer and taking care of her cousins. She believes that allowing children to spend time outside while in a sports environment is one of the best ways to allow them to grow.

Coach Adrian is from San Diego. He has an Associates Degree in science and has played soccer for 10 years. His favorite position is right wing or center mid. Coach Adrian’s favorite food is orange chicken, and his favorite color is blue. In his free time Coach Adrian likes to hang out with his friends. He is a massive Philadelphia Eagles fan and he loves to travel. Coach Adrian is passionate about working for Soccer Shots to impact children.

Aeden Flores is from El Cajon, California. He has always loved San Diego. He went to high school at Grossmont where he took theater and Childhood Development classes in hopes to someday become a teacher. Aeden played soccer as a child, where he usually played defense. Aeden’s favorite food is pizza, and his favorite color is blue. In his free time he is usually playing video games, like Minecraft. Aeden loves to write and draw also. Aeden took up the opportunity to become a soccer coach with Soccer Shots because his father, Coach Pete, was a pillar of our community growing up. Coach Pete was a soccer coach part time, and before that he coached baseball and high school football. Aeden hopes to make an impact on his community just like his father.

Coach Alfonso is from Chula Vista, and was born and raised in San Diego. He loves everything San Diego has to offer from the beach to the mountains. He is a fourth year student at SDSU studying international business. He grew up playing football and basketball, but plays pickup soccer occasionally as well. His favorite food is steak and his favorite color is navy blue. Coach Alfonso likes to play sports in his free time, be outdoors and listen to music. Two fun facts about Coach Alfonso is that he lived in Europe for half a year and he speaks Spanish. Coach Alfonso is passionate about working at Soccer Shots to positively impact youth through sports which he finds special.

Aly is a San Diego native that attended Point Loma Nazarene University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in social work, was a before and after-school program supervisor, and most recently was the Director at Formula Marketing San Diego. In her free time, she enjoys watching football and running around with her two toddlers, Stone and Cash. She’s been to Uganda and gave birth to her son Cash, named after Johnny Cash on Johnny Cash’s birthday. Her favorite food is Italian and her favorite color is pink. Aly is beyond excited to be a part of spreading the word about Soccer Shots to give as many children as possible the opportunity to experience the best soccer program in San Diego!

Amanda is from Staten Island, New York. She came to San Diego when she saw the team was hiring for a Director of Coaches. She moved shortly after interviewing for the position.She played Division 1 soccer in college and studied Early Childhood Special Education with a minor in Speech and Language Pathology. Amanda has been playing soccer since she was 3 years old, she currently still plays in the PWSL. Amanda is a center midfielder. Amanda loves Pizza & Pasta! Her favorite color is lavender. In her free time Amanda likes to visit national parks all around the country, read books, and work out! Two fun facts about Amanda are she played on the Olympic Development team from age 13 - 19 years old & she works part time with the San Diego Wave which allows her to contribute to women soccer in a larger capacity. Amanda is passionate about working with Soccer Shots because she enjoys providing a safe and fun learning environment for children to grow and develop. "Soccer Shots is often the first exposure children get to team sports, we have a large responsibility to teach emotional development, social development and physical development. We are really lucky to get this opportunity to make such a huge impact."

Angel is from Chula Vista, San Diego. He was born in San Diego and has lived in Chula Vista all his life. He is currently a first year architecture student at Southwestern College. He is Mexican-American. He has been a fan of soccer since he was a child and has played as a goalie for most of his life. His favorite food is mango-habanero hot wings and his favorite color is pastel orange. He enjoys drawing, writing, and playing music on his guitar and piano. Some fun facts are that he is left-handed but uses his right foot and hand to kick and throw soccer balls. Angel is passionate about creating a healthy community and developing young minds through soccer shots.

Coach Ashanti is from the Bay Area originally and moved down to San Diego to attend SDSU. She is currently a third year student majoring in Child Development and minoring in Social Work. She played soccer from the ages of 4 to 12 years old and competitively danced from elementary school through college. In her free time she likes to go to the beach and her favorite food is sushi. Two fun facts about Coach Ashanti is that she studied abroad in Germany in the summer and she is a middle child. Coach Ashanti is passionate about working with Soccer Shots and impacting children because she loves being outside and loves bonding with the kiddos through soccer.

Coach Christine grew up in Santee, and moved to England for 20 years with her husband. She recently came back to be near her family and see the sun. Her background is in psychology, and she has a Master’s degree in Developmental Cognitive Psychology. She loves running and doing yoga. Her favorite colors are blue-green and purple. Her favorite food is chocolate. In her free time she likes to spend time reading. Two fun facts about Coach Christine are that her first pet was an octopus named Freckles and she has run 8 half marathons. Coach Christine is passionate about working at Soccer Shots because she loves watching children grow in learning and their personalities and she is looking forward to being a part of their development.

Conner is from San Diego and has lived here all his life. Conner attended Grossmont High high school and earned his bachelor’s at CSU Monterrey Bay. He has been playing soccer since he was 12 years old and fell in love with playing goalkeeper. He also played football and volleyball throughout high school. Conner’s favorite food is California burritos and his favorite color is turquoise. During his free time, Conner goes to the gym and explores San Diego. Two fun facts about Conner are that he has an identical twin brother who is running cross country at CSU Stanislaus State and he broke his finger while playing soccer and it has been crooked ever since. Conner values the idea of helping children find passion in the beautiful game of soccer while also allowing him to stay active and help his community grow.

Coach David is from San Diego, CA. He was born and raised here and is currently a student at San Diego State University studying Electrical Engineering. He played soccer for thirteen years as a center mid. His favorite food is tacos and his favorite color is blue. In his free time, Coach David likes to spend time with his loved ones. Two fun facts about David are that he tore his ACL and he drives a Honda Civic. Coach David is passionate about working at Soccer Shots because he wants to be able to teach younger generations the love for the sport and teach them how to grow as people.

Drake is from Novato, CA. He came down to San Diego to attend SDSU and stayed here since. He has a BS in Statistics. Drake has been playing soccer since he was five. He has always been better at defense than offense, so he plated right and left back. His favorite food is burgers and his favorite color is green. His favorite things to do in his free time are watching or playing sports, hiking, kayaking, cooking, and running. Two fun facts about Coach Drake are that he has a twin sister and he was named after the explorer not the rapper. Drake is passionate about working at Soccer Shots because he loves soccer and enjoys working with children. While he was younger, some of the qualities and characteristics he has today are from the impact his coaches made on him and he wants to do the same for others.

Felicity is from Fresno, CA, and graduated from California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB). She is a first-generation college graduate. She came to San Diego to attend Grad school for Counseling and Guidance at PLNU. Felicity has been playing soccer since she was 6 years old and plays forward or left midfielder. She also plays disc golf and is a national 2018 CSUMB collegiate champion. Her favorite food is bread-like substance! Fel's favorite colors are lavender and periwinkle. In her free time, she enjoys training for Spartan Races and watching movies with her Fiancé. FUN FACTS about Fel are that she can make a dolphin noise and collects Pokémon cards. Felicity is passionate about working with Soccer Shots because she gets to positively impact children's confidence through the game she grew up loving and because of the support she receives on and off Soccer Island from her teammates.

Frankie is from North Jersey, just across the river from New York City. She came to San Diego to escape northeastern winters, and for her fiancé, who is currently taking classes in the area. She has a background in education and coaching, having worked numerous tutoring jobs and as a high school soccer coach. Soccer has been a part of her life since she was 3 years old, and she is passionate about passing on her love for the sport. Frankie was also a varsity athlete in basketball and track & field. Her favorite food is anything she can put ranch on, and her favorite drink is root beer. In her free time, Frankie likes to draw and play sports with friends. She has three younger sisters who are her best friends. Frankie is passionate about working with children and building their self-confidence.

Coach Ivanna is joining our team as a Part-Time Coach. She is from Rancho Cucamonga, California. She is now in San Diego attending SDSU where she is studying business marketing. Coach Ivanna started playing soccer when she was 4 and continued playing in various clubs until she was 16 as a midfield and striker. She also participated in varsity track and cross country during high school. Her favorite food is a Mexican dish called Molé and it has been her favorite since she was a little kid. Her favorite color is green and in her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and discovering the best coffee shops around. Two fun facts about her are that she loves animals and has 9 dogs and 1 cat. And she has also traveled to 20 different countries. She is passionate about working at Soccer Shots because growing up, her coaches taught her many valuable lessons that impacted her positively. She wants to be able to hold that same impact on others and help children foster a love for the sport to create lifelong memories.

Coach Kaeli is from San Diego, CA. She is from the East County and she is a full time Photography student at Grossmont College and loves all things multimedia. She played soccer for about twelve years of her life and is excited to get back into it after a break. Her favorite food is sushi and her favorite color is blue. In her free time she enjoys hiking, line dancing, roller skating, and hanging out with her friends and family! Two fun facts about Coach Kaeli are that she loves the ocean and her favorite animal is a pigeon. Coach Kaeli is passionate about working at Soccer Shots because it gives her a chance to be the coach she wished she had when she was younger and make a difference in kids’ lives all through the game of soccer.

Coach Kelly is very excited to be a part of the Soccer Shots team! She has played soccer her whole life and went on to play in college and semi-professionally. Her strongest attribute is her passion for the sport and she is stoked that she gets to share that passion with today's youth.

Kevin was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He graduated from the California State University of San Marcos with a Bachelor’s in Arts and Technology and a Minor in Photography. He has been playing soccer longer than he can remember, but he believes he started playing when he was 5 years old. He has played many positions growing up and is currently a defensive midfielder. His go-to food is chicken wings and his favorite color is blue. In his spare time, he enjoys going out to try new restaurants he has never been to before. One fun fact about Kevin is that he knows how to cook and practices making new recipes when he finds them. Another fun fact about him is he likes to go exploring/adventuring to new places. Kevin is excited to be here at Soccer Shots because he is able to go out to coach children in a fun environment and capture the special moments the children have in their experience with soccer.

Liam is originally from the Bay Area. He moved to San Diego in 2018 for school and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from San Diego State University four years later. He grew up with 3 older brothers and has been involved in sports since he was 4 years old. He played soccer for 4 years growing up and continued to play football, rugby, and golf in high school. Liam’s favorite food is chicken wings and his favorite color is orange. In his free time, he likes to skateboard, hike, and go to the beach. 2 fun facts about him are that he is a 2x Intramural flag football champion, and more than half his clothes are from thrift stores. Liam has worked with elementary school students for over 4 years and believes the positive impact sports have on children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Luis is from Mexico, born in the state of Sonora. He moved to San Diego because his mother remarried. He is in his first year of college at Grossmont College. He currently studies and volunteers at a Church, teaching children about Bible stories at the "Centro Familiar Cristiano." He played soccer until he moved to the United States, where he decided to play baseball in high school. His favorite color is orange and his favorite food is sushi. In his free time Luis likes to go out and run at the park or hit some baseballs in the backyard of his house. A fun fact about him is that he loves geography and enjoys playing FIFA. He is passionate about working in Soccer Shots because he has amazing memories from Mexico enjoying time with friends playing soccer, he is looking forward to helping kids enjoy a sport.

Melissa was raised in Mammoth Lakes, CA, a small ski town up North. She moved down to San Diego to attend San Diego State University where she graduated with a degree in psychology and kinesiology. Melissa played soccer from elementary school until she graduated high school. She played goalkeeper and midfield, but she liked running out on the field more. She played baseball, swam for her local swim team, and skied for her elementary and middle school ski team. However, no other sport stuck to her or made as much of an impact as soccer did! Melissa’s favorite food is beef stroganoff and her favorite color is blue! During her free time, she likes to spend time with her friends, read a book, watch soccer, and play video games. Two fun facts about her are that she has a half-blind cat named Nick and she loves going to concerts! She is passionate about working for Soccer Shots and impacting children because she believes that children deserve a fun, supportive environment that creates a healthy relationship with sports.

​Coach Michael is originally from Portland, OR. He moved to San Diego back in 2005 for a new job. The majority of his career has been spent building sales teams within multiple industries, including healthcare and human resources. Although Coach Michael never played competitive soccer, he has spent the last three years coaching both his boys in various soccer teams. Coach Michael competed in various sports including baseball, wrestling, and hockey. Coach Michael has a twin sister and is a 4x fantasy football champion. He has a passion for building relationships. Joining the Soccer Shots team allows him to be a kid at heart and a role model for his players.

Coach Perla is from Los Angeles, CA. She decided to move to San Diego to continue her education and pursue a career as a nurse. She has a degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Northridge and is enrolled at Cuyamaca Community College for Nursing. Coach Perla has never played soccer before but she loves to watch the Mexican National Team play! Her favorite food is Korean BBQ and her favorite color is pink. In her free time she likes to go to the gym, read and explore the city with a matcha latte. Two fun facts about Coach Perla are that she has a 826 day Duolingo streak and she loves to watch Bollywood movies. Coach Perla is passionate about working at Soccer Shots because she believes that her purpose in life is to create a positive impact on a child’s life through her work and care.

Coach Sophia was born and raised in San Diego. She graduated from Grossmont College with a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and then studied Graphic Design. She's played soccer for 9 years from the ages of 9-18 years old, and played every position except for goalie. Her favorite food is cheeseburgers and her favorite color is pastel yellow. In her free time she likes to play video games or hang out with her friends. Two fun facts about Coach Sophia are that she volunteers at a dog rescue and she knows some high Valyrian. Coach Sophia is passionate about working for Soccer Shots because she finds it very rewarding to make sure children are having the most fun they can.

Thomas’s early childhood was spent in a small town near the Chicago area of Illinois but he grew into an adult in Los Angeles, California. He moved to San Diego with his wife in September of 2021 to set up roots for the next stages of their lives as she completes her Master’s in vocal performance for Opera at SDSU. Although he did not grow up playing Soccer, He is a huge Chelsea fan! Basketball has been a constant guiding light throughout his life, giving him important life lessons and team-based skills that have been just as relevant off the court as they were on the court. Purple is the best color in his opinion; it is the color of passion! In his free time, he loves coaching basketball, playing basketball, board games, and trading card games like Magic The Gathering. He played Division II Basketball in Virginia before sustaining a severe ankle injury. In 2018 he lived and worked abroad in Australia, which was an amazing and humbling experience. He is excited to work with Soccer Shots and fulfill my passionate mission to help better the lives of children positively and the communities they thrive in!