Franklin / Adams / Berkeley / Washington, PA

Coach Bri has been playing soccer since 3 or 4 years old. She played throughout high school and has been refereeing soccer for about 6 years. Coach Bri is enrolled at Shippensburg University as an Education and Spanish major. She loves the sport and is so excited to teach the new generation of soccer players. FUN FACTS Favorite Food: Soup Favorite Disney Character: Merida From Brave Favorite Color: Orange Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip

Coach Cohen started playing soccer when he was 4 years old. His journey with soccer started with the Chaotic Kickers Youth Soccer Team in Mount Union, Pennsylvania. There he developed a passion for the sport that made him strive to try his best and become the best player he could be. He was the team captain for his Mount Union Community Soccer team, defensive team captain for the Mount Union Elite Soccer Club. Cohen’s passion for soccer is what led him to the Soccer Shots organization. He strives to bring children the same passion for the game of soccer that he found at such a young age. He hopes to teach children teamwork and cooperation in a fun and safe environment. FUN FACTS Favorite Food: Italian Food - Spaghetti Favorite Disney Character: Lightning McQueen Favorite Color: Red Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla Favorite Sports Team: Manchester City

Coach Wesley started playing soccer in Middle School. When visiting places outside of the United States, he has always found that soccer is a unifying language. Even if you don’t speak the same language with someone else, soccer is a language that is understood everywhere. Wesley has a 3 year old who loves Soccer Shots, and he wants to be a part of the organization because of the positive experience that his family had with Soccer Shots. Coach Wesley has worked with kids for years in many different aspects including Youth Group, Summer Camps, Mission Trips, and Foster Care. His intention is to give children a great experience with soccer and teaching them a team activity, maybe for the first time. FUN FACTS Favorite Food: Mexican Food – TACOS Favorite Disney Character: Simba from The Lion King Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough

Coach Kayla has been playing soccer since she was 2 years old and currently plays at Wilson College. She's a Sports Management major hoping to work in Sports Marketing after she graduates. Soccer has been a big part of Coach Kayla's life and she has made many friends along the way. Coach Kayla is super excited to leave a positive impact on the kids this upcoming season like her coaches did for her. FUN FACTS Favorite Food: Tacos Favorite Disney Character: Stitch from Lilo and Stitch Favorite Color: Green Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cotton Candy

Coach Sara grew up playing soccer all the way through high school and loved every second of it! She is a freshman at Gettysburg College, studying Physics and Engineering, she hopes to build spaceships one day. Sara has always loved working with kids, no matter the activity. She is so excited to be able to build relationships and lasting connections with every single kid on the field. FUN FACTS Favorite Food: Pasta Favorite Disney Character: Sebastian the Crab (The Little Mermaid) Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Strawberry

Coach Alexa has played soccer since she was just four years old. She started out in a program like Soccer Shots which ignited her passion for soccer, she hopes to ignite that same passion and joy into your kiddos. Alexa just moved here from state college where she coached for soccer shots, she has a passion for working with kids and wants to make a positive impact on peoples lives. Coach Alexa has worked with kids for many years in different aspects and looks forward to having a positive impact on your child’s first experience playing soccer.

Coach Tori has played soccer for ten years on a team starting at age five. She has always enjoyed playing and she is excited to share her passion for the sport. She is currently a student at Frostburg State University majoring in psychology with a minor in fine arts. She was drawn to Soccer Shots because she started playing at a young age and it was something she looked forward to each week. She wants other kids to experience that same feeling that she had! Fun Facts Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies and Cream Favorite Disney Character: Rapunzel Favorite Color: Purple

Coach V has 12 years of experience with both school and travel soccer teams. She has a love for the game of soccer and a passion for teaching. Coach Vasia is looking forward to serving your children this season with patience and skill, and is super excited to share her knowledge and support with your family. FUN FACTS Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Disney Movie: Tangled Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Coach Morgan has played soccer since she was 6 years old. She has always had a passion for sports and soccer being a big one. She is attending Samford University in Homewood, Alabama starting in August to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. Coach Morgan cannot wait to have lots of fun at practice with your kiddos! FUN FACTS: Favorite Food - Alfredo Pastas Favorite Disney Character - Hei Hei from Moana Favorite Color - Pink or blue Favorite Ice Cream Flavor - Chocolate Peanut Butter

Coach Clayton played soccer when he was younger for AYSO and is a 2024 graduate of Bigglerville high school. He is going to PSU Mont Alto to study agribusiness for two years and then finishing his degree at University Park. He was drawn to Soccer Shots because it seemed like something he would like. Favorite Color: Red Favorite Ice Cream: Cookie Dough Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Disney Character: Genie from Aladdin

Coach Jaclyn graduated from Penn State in 2022 with her degree in Animal Science. While she is not working with animals, she really enjoys working with youths especially in the outdoors and during sports. She recently did a seasonal position where she was an outdoor education guide for 6th grade students in West Virginia. Education is a passion of hers whether she is helping parents or dog owners to better communicate with their children and pets. A fun fact about Coach Jaclyn is she loves swimming, rock climbing, doing archery, and spending time outside running or hiking! FUN FACTS Disney Character - Alice in Wonderland and Stitch! Ice Cream Flavor - Black Raspberry

Coach Ashley has over 17 years if experience working with children and was a swim instructor for 15 years. She is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. She believe sports provide a unique opportunity for children to learn important life skills while having a blast on the field. She is excited to combine her love for soccer and her experience working with children to create a memorable and rewarding experience. Fun Facts: Favorite Character: Luna Lovegood Favorite Color: Dark Plum Favorite Ice Cream: Snickers Blizzard.

Coach Amaya's primary passion is motivating individuals to truly believe in themselves and to find something that brings joy into their lives. On and off of Soccer Island, she hopes to inspire and remind every child of their potential in life. Coach Amaya is currently a college student majoring in English at Hagerstown Community College, and pursuing journalism in the future. She is looking forward to seeing everyone and having a blast on Soccer Island! Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Favorite Disney Character: Baymax Favorite Color: Pastel Pink Favorite Ice cream Flavor: Superman

Coach Jess has played soccer since she was just four years old. Soccer has been her passion for most of her life, and she wants to share that same enthusiasm with young, aspiring players like your kids! She is a freshman at Shenandoah University majoring Media & Communications with the hopes of minoring in Digital Marketing. Coach Jess has worked with kids extensively and can’t wait to have so much fun this season with all the new players!

Coach Savannah has been playing soccer since she was 2 years old. She played at many different levels through middle and high school. Soccer has always been a part of her life. SHe is a nursing major at Shepherd University. When she graduates she hopes to go into pediatric nursing. She is excited to help your kids grow and to have a positive impact on them. Favorite food: pulled pork Fun Facts: Favorite Disney Character: Nemo Favorite color: Blue Favorite ice cream flavor: Hersheys coffee house cookies and cream

Bio: Coach Leeann has been playing soccer since she was the age of 6 and previously played at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. She has her bachelors in psychology and her masters in social work. Coach Leeann is a medical social worker by trade, but is so happy to also be able to coach soccer. She hopes to incorporate fun with the game, while providing a safe and positive place for all the kids to learn new skills both on and off the field. FUN FACTS Favorite Food: Chipotle Favorite Disney Character: Ariel, the little mermaid Favorite Color: pink Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cappuccino crunch