Fort Wayne, IN

Born and raised in Mishawaka, soccer has been a continuous life journey for Steve. After playing soccer at Bethel College, Steve went on to coach at Penn High School as an assistant girls’ coach and later as the head boys’ coach. In 2005, he joined the staff at Bethel College to serve as the assistant women’s coach, which led to him taking over the reigns as head coach in 2010. Steve spent 10 years in an elementary gymnasium teaching Phys. Ed. In 2017, Steve decided to take his past teaching experience and his passion for soccer to bring Soccer Shots to Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities. Steve lives in Osceola with his amazing wife, Erica, and children, Harper and Hudson.

Hi! I’m Taylor. I grew up in Dayton, Ohio and have lived in Indiana for the past 15 years. I enjoy playing soccer, listening to music, reading, and taking walks outdoors. It is a delight to have the opportunity to combine my love for soccer with my passion for providing children a positive and safe place to learn and grow. Nice to meet you!

Hi, I’m Coach Rachel and I'm originally from Holly, Michigan, but now I live in Fort Wayne. Soccer has always been a part of my life, and the pursuit of playing college soccer is what brought me to Huntington, Indiana. My soccer career has given me a passion for teaching and instilling the same passion I have for the game into the next generation of players.

Hi, I’m Coach Sam and I'm originally from Spring Arbor, Michigan. I have played soccer since I was 4 years old. My passion for soccer and sports in general sent me to Huntington University where I received a Bachelor’s of Science in Sports and Recreation Ministry. When I graduated from Huntington I moved down to Panama City, FL for 7 years. Family brought me back to Fort Wayne where I found Soccer Shots! I love getting to use both my passion for inspiring young children and my passion for the game of soccer every day!

Hello, I’m Coach Grace and I am from Fort Wayne, Indiana. I played softball collegiately at Grace College where I pursued a degree in Sports Management and a Minor in Sports Psychology. While attending Grace College I took a class trip to see what Soccer Shots was and how they worked. There I fell in love with the way Soccer Shots helps kids grow not only in the sport but also in their life skills. I enjoy creating new friendships each season and watching the new generation of soccer players start their soccer journey.

Hi, I’m Coach Keirsten -my love for children’s learning, curiosity and silly comments led me to get a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. I’ve played soccer from a very young age, though it doesn’t always show on Soccer Island, thus my love for soccer combined with my love of learning led me to Soccer Shots. I love seeing kiddos experience the fun of soccer from such early ages just like I had. Can’t wait to meet you on Soccer Island!

Hi, I’m Coach Jordan and I am originally from Fishers, Indiana. I have been playing soccer since I was 3 years old. I currently am a collegiate soccer player at Purdue Fort Wayne University. I am also pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I plan to work with children in the future after graduation. I love getting to work and inspiring young children with the game that I have loved my whole life.

Hi, my name is Coach Livia and I am from Germany and grew up there. I've enjoyed the concept of soccer from when I first learned it and my love for the sport just grew from there. I am working on getting a degree in sonography at IU Fort Wayne and am hoping to go into pediatric sonography later on. I want to work with kids in the future to be able to help them achieve success and be healthy.

Hi, I am Coach Marisa. I am originally from New Lisbon, Wisconsin. I played numerous sports as a child and that passion for athletics led to coaching once I graduated college with a degree in education. I taught general music for ten years and was excited to find Soccer Shots where I get to combine my background in education and passion for athletics.

Hello, my name is Connor! Born and raised a Hoosier, I have lived in Fort Wayne my entire life. I started playing soccer in 4th grade and I've loved it ever since. This and my love of teaching is what led me to Soccer Shots. I am currently attending East Allen University and I plan to graduate with a High School Diploma and an Associate's Degree by the end of the school year. My greatest passion is for teaching and I love how soccer shots fosters such a creative and fun way for kids to learn!

Hello, my name is Max! I was born right here in Fort Wayne and have been here my entire life. I started playing soccer when I was 3 years old and have had a passion for it ever since. I am currently attending Grace College and I am studying Social Studies Education. I love teaching and soccer which led me here to Soccer Shots.