Greg and Sara Giordano joined the Soccer Shots team in 2016, and operate Soccer Shots franchises in Greensboro Winston Salem NC and Denver Boulder CO. Being able to use youth sports to make a positive difference in the local community is an absolute joy.

Coach Taylor serves as our Franchise Integrator and Executive Director. She played soccer collegiately at Columbia International University and graduated with a Bachelors in International Community Development and a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Coach Taylor is a native of the Triad and is excited about positively impacting the community through the game of soccer! In her free time, Coach Taylor enjoys spending time with friends, getting outdoors, and traveling.

Coach Sam is our Director of Coaching. She grew up in South Carolina and started playing soccer at the age of four. She played soccer collegiately at Columbia International University while getting her degree in Youth Ministry and Family Culture. She is excited to share the sport she loves with everyone she can! In her free time, she loves being outdoors, spending time with friends and family and exploring new places!

Coach Darian is our Director of Operations. She grew up in Iowa and soccer has been her passion since she began playing as a child. She played soccer at Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelors in Social Welfare & Justice and a Masters in School Counseling. She played professionally overseas in Iceland and then began coaching. She coached collegiately at Northern Michigan University as an assistant and at the club level for Shattuck-St. Mary's in Faribault, MN. In Coach Darian's free time she likes to be active with her boyfriend, Pat and golden retriever, Hazel. She loves giving back to the sport that gave her so much, and is looking forward to the future of Soccer Shots!

Coach Kristyn grew up in Connecticut and played soccer, as well as a variety of other sports, throughout her life. She graduated from James Madison University in Virginia with a Masters in Elementary Education. She taught fifth grade for three years in Las Vegas before moving to Colorado! When Coach Kristyn is not on soccer island, she likes to exercise, hike, and explore the city with friends! She is excited to support her soccer friends as they grow and develop important skills both on and off the field!

Coach Abi grew up in Southern Illinois, but also lived in Athens, Greece throughout her high school years. Abi played collegiate soccer for Columbia International University where graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Studies. In her free time, she hangs out with her husband and 2 kids, as well as her friends and family. She is excited for the opportunity to make an impact on kids’ lives through the game of soccer.

Coach Ashley is our Development Coordinator. She started with Soccer Shots as our college intern, while she studied at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Coach Ashley has always loved working with kids and is excited to continue doing so through Soccer Shots. When Coach Ashley is not on Soccer Island, she enjoys spending time with her family and experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes!

Coach Chris played many sports growing up including soccer, baseball, basketball, and gymnastics. He also spent a few years working in adventure sports as a white water rafting, rock climbing, and zip-lining guide! Coach Chris was born and raised in Winston-Salem, but started working for Soccer Shots in Chattanooga, Tennessee before transferring back home. Coach Chris has a passion for fitness, writing, and coaching. He looks forward to meeting his new soccer friends this season and for years to come!