Soccer Shots New Hampshire, North Shore & Merrimack Valley, MA

Mike grew up on the North Shore of Boston. His passion for coaching and strong belief that sports are a great way to teach life skills led him to Soccer Shots in 2017. Mike has coached a diverse group of sports and children over the years including youth soccer, baseball, softball and basketball as well as Special Olympics Soccer, Special Olympics Basketball and Little League Challenger Baseball. Mike believes sports provide a valuable opportunity to teach children life lessons, regardless of their ability, while also developing their social, motor and academic skills. His goal with Soccer Shots is to positively influence and contribute to the overall development of children through the game of soccer. Mike has a B.S. in Business Management from Babson College. He and his wife, Brittney, live in North Andover, MA with their three children, Anna, Jonathan and Mia and their dog Pip.

Cherelle grew up in Barrington, NH, where she discovered her love for playing soccer in the local town recreation team. She continued to play at every opportunity including on numerous club teams and continued to play throughout college. Cherelle attended New England College where she received her bachelor’s degree with honors in Kinesiology. She believes that Soccer Shots is a unique and important program that gives children experiences and opportunities that go far beyond "soccer island. In her spare time, you'll see Cherelle out on "the pitch" playing soccer, spending time with family, friends and of course hanging out with her dog, Georgia, teaching them new tricks…..including playing soccer of course, as well as snowboarding, hiking, and anything to do with the outdoors.

Julian graduated from Elms College in 2021 where he received his Bachelor’s degree in History and Educational studies. While at Elms, Julian was a goalkeeper for the Elms College soccer team. At home, Julian’s primary language is German as both his parents are from Germany. Any German parents feel free to talk German with him!! Outside of soccer, Julian loves learning about history and researching various topics but his main passion is soccer. He also coaches club soccer with the Fellsway Wanderers. Julian loves that Soccer Shots teaches character development words because he believes these words will help children throughout their life. His favorite word of the day is ‘sportsmanship’ because “it teaches the children how to be respectful while playing sports or in any competition”.

Paris, a native of beautiful Colorado, discovered her passion for soccer and the outdoors while growing up in Golden. She holds bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Spanish Professions from the University of Denver, Colorado. In January 2022, Paris embarked on a cross-country journey in her teardrop travel trailer, eventually settling in New Hampshire. Now on the East Coast, she enjoys exploring the beaches, the White Mountains, and the stunning lakes of New England. Paris is deeply devoted to youth education and development, whether through sports or academics. This passion led her to Soccer Shots, where she actively supports and aligns with the organization's core values both on and off Soccer Island. Engaging in coaching, social media activities, and operational support, Paris contributes wholeheartedly to the mission and impact of Soccer Shots.