Phoenix, AZ

Hailing from El Salvador, Coach Juan moved to Houston when he was two years old. Needless to say, soccer is in his blood. Juan received his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at the University of Houston and is now pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Houston Christian University. Coach Juan began his career at Soccer Shots Houston as a coach and grew quickly, eventually leading the coaching team in his role as Director of Coaching. After five years in Houston, Juan was elevated to serve as the Executive Director of Soccer Shots Phoenix, where he plans to continue impacting children through soccer and leading a new team of coaches. Off the field, Coach Juan can be found traveling the world and seeking new adventures until his heart's content.

Coach Johny moved is new to Phoenix and joins us all the way from California. Johny received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science at the California State University and plans to attend graduate school soon. Coach Johny has played soccer since he was three years old and played all the way to college level. Off the field, Coach Johny can be found playing basketball, running, working out, or playing video games.

Coach Samantha grew up in California with her older brother and three dogs. Coach Samantha has graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's degree in sports management. She has played soccer from a young age and has previous coaching experience with Soccer Shots Henderson! She is a big fan on the U.S. Woman's national team and hopes to one day work for a professional sports team!

Coach Christian was born in Obregon, Sonora, Mexico! He fell in love with the game from a very young age and eventually took this talent to St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating with a bachelor’s in business administration he decided to move back to Phoenix, Arizona. He is a big fan of AS Roma and hopes to one day visit Italy! When he is not on Soccer Island you can find him at the gym, playing soccer, or playing FIFA!

Hailing from Bogota, Colombia, Coach Diana moved to West Virginia to play soccer for Alderson Broaddus University. She recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Sports management and made her way to Phoenix, Arizona. She hopes to attend graduate school in athletic training. When she isn’t on Soccer Island you can find Coach Diana learning new sports and exploring the world!

Coach Jacob is originally from Chicago and started playing soccer since he was twelve-years old. He is a big fan of Manchester United and hopes to one day watch a game at Old Trafford. When he is off Soccer Island you may find Jacob playing soccer or playing video games. He hopes to share the passion for soccer with the children on Soccer Island!

Jack is an Arizona native who is passionate about the game of soccer and eager to inspire younger generations. A devoted fan of Arsenal FC and the United States Men's National Team, Jack has played recreational soccer and assisted in coaching his sister's team. He will be attending Arizona State University in the fall of 2024, aiming for a career in finance. Known for his easygoing, fun, and friendly nature, Jack enjoys watching sports, listening to music, playing the guitar, and dreams of watching a live soccer match in England.

Coach Freddy is an enthusiastic soccer coach from Arizona with 15 years of playing experience, currently playing professionally for Arizona Monsoon FC in NISA. He played varsity soccer in high school and earned a scholarship to Glendale Community College, where he is currently enrolled. Freddy also assisted his high school's JV team as a coach. Passionate about inspiring youth, he loves soccer and golf and dreams of continuing his career in soccer, either as a player or coach. Known for his energetic and fun personality, Freddy is dedicated to sharing his love for the game.

Coach Noora is an empathetic and easygoing coach originally from Houston, Texas. She holds a degree in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University and has an impressive soccer background, including playing Division 1 soccer at two universities and currently representing the Kingdom of Bahrain's National Team. Coach Noora has coaching experience from working at One Soccer School in Texas and California. Fluent in Arabic and passionate about yoga and hiking, she enjoys sharing her love of soccer with the youth and giving back to the community through the sport.

Coach Nicholas, originally from Phoenix, Arizona, has a rich background in soccer, having played club soccer at RSL and continued at the community college level. He is currently pursuing an associate's degree with plans to transfer to a university and become a physical therapist. Nicholas also has experience volunteering at his former elementary school and coaching a U14 club team. Outside of soccer, he enjoys singing Spanish music, spending time with his family, and treating himself to chocolate chip cookies and Airheads candy.