Queens, NY

Coach Ali was born and raised in New York. Coach Ali is a graduate of Queens College and no stranger to the Queens community! Ali worked many years in Queens, growing fond of the Queens community. Coach Ali joined Soccer Shots in 2021 as a coach and immediately fell in love with the excitement in soccer island and the ability to give children from all walks of life the opportunity to learn and have exposure to soccer and programs that will help them in the future. On October of 2022, Coach Ali became co-owner of Soccer Shots Queens and continues to bring his care and passion to every family interaction.

You may also know her as Coach D. Coach Dianne attended the University of Maryland and moved to Queens, NY in 2020. Dianne rapidly found herself at home and committed to the vibrent and diverse Queens community. Dianne is passionate about cultural competency, child development and soccer. In the Spring of 2021, Dianne joined Soccer Shots as a Coach in Brooklyn. As a coach, Dianne realized that Soccer Shots brought her passions together to have a positive impact. Dianne wanted to provide families in Queens the opportunity to engage in a soccer program that would have a lasting positive impact in the community. On October of 2022, Dianne became a co-owner of Soccer Shots Queens. You will find Coach D in soccer island through out the season cheering and helping kids accomplish their goals.

Coach Jose has had a passion for soccer for as long as he can remember. He can’t help wanting to play when he sees a ball. Coach Jose is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science at Queens College, where he plays college level soccer for Queens College. Coach Jose brings to Soccer Shots passion for the sport, and experience training kids! Coach Jose is looking forward to showing his Soccer Shots friends how fun soccer is, and how it can help you be a great person on and off the field. Like a true soccer fan, Coach Jose’s favorite place is the soccer field. When off the field Coach Jose likes to enjoy the beach or the pool. Coach Jose is bilingual in English and Spanish and comes from a big family!

Coach Liz is originally from Texas and moved to New York for school. Coach Liz is pursuing her theater degree from New York University while residing in our lovely Queens. Coach Liz has played soccer from a young and enjoys sharing her passion for the sport with the kids she serves. Coach Liz loves creating positive experiences for those she engages. Coach Liz believes that fun, learning, and laughter can make memorable experiences for anyone. Her favorite place is the beach and her color; is blue.

Coach Jesus is an entrepreneur, cheer, and soccer fanatic. Coach Jesus is originally from Mexico and grew up in upstate New York. Coach Jesus started playing soccer at a young age and continues to play! His caring and cheerful energy is contagious and not surprise to any of us, as he is a former member of his high school’s cheer team. It was during his cheer days that Coach Jesus initiated his coaching career. Coach Jesus initially started coaching cheer and eventually transitioned to youth soccer coaching. Coach Jesus is looking forward to supporting the development of confidence and creativity of future soccer players and members of the Queens community. Coach Jesus has two siblings, is a NYCFC fan and has a dog named Lobo (as in wolf!)

Coach Katt hails from Texas and moved to New York for school. Coach Katt attends Queens College of the City University of New York where she studies Drama and Film. Coach Katt played soccer for several years and has worked with children in soccer and theater programming. Coach Katt enjoys helping others find their love for soccer while having fun and growing and developing as individuals and players. Coach Katt's favorite animal is the lion. A fun fact is that Coach Katt's sister is also a Soccer Shots Coach!

Coach Voshon graduated from the University of Georgia, where he studied business administration and finished his master's in market research. Coach Voshon is originally from Jamaica. Coach Voshon is a lifelong Chelsea FC fan. Coach Voshon has played soccer his whole life. Soccer has brought Coach Voshon joy and discipline. Coach Voshon wants kids to experience the benefits of the game such as exercise, friendships, and life lessons. Coach Voshon brings coaching experience, previously serving as an assistant coach for a high school team and supporting a U10 girls academy level team. Coach Voshon continues to play soccer in the Cosmopolitan League for Hoboken FC, and his favorite animal is the grizzly bear.

Coach Lurtim or Coach Timy as we call him, is your friendly neighborhood soccer enthusiast. Coach Timy is studying Physical Education at Queens College. Coach Timy brings over four years of soccer experience. When Coach Timy isn't dribbling the ball, coaching, or studying, you can find him training and teaching kids martial arts. Coach Timy enjoys being active and hanging out with his red Betta fish, Clifford. Coach Timy is super excited to kick-start your family's soccer journey and to make it a fun and dynamic experience.

Coach Samantha is originally from Australia. Coach Samantha holds a theater and music major from Monash University. Sports, health, and fitness are a big part of Coach Samantha's life. Coach Samantha's parents are Sport Science professionals, and her grandfather is a known Australia football legend. Coach Sam brings over a decade of experience coaching and mentoring children in sports and theater. Coach Samantha believes that sports, and the arts are fundamental pillars to learning, growing, developing, community engagement, and happiness. Coach Samantha loves making a difference in the lives of others, and seeing the ripple on effect in the community. Coach Samantha is excited to contribute to her soccer friends via soccer island. Fun fact: prior to moving to New York, Coach Samantha worked as a princess and super hero custom character for children birthday parties!

Coach Henry brings to Soccer Shots over five years of experience teaching children ages 2- 12. Coach Henry played soccer growing up and is excited to help children grow their skills while emphasizing teamwork and fun. Coach Henry moved from Kansas City to New York to study theater at Marymount Manhattan College. Coach Henry brings his experiences from acting and working with Special Olympics soccer teams to deliver an optimal experience with care, energy, and fun. Coach Henry's favorite animals are chickens - he grew up on a farm and was a competitive chicken showman.

Coach Zaire is from Queens and pursuing his MBA while continuing his soccer career at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Coach Zaire also played for Adelphi University and has played soccer in the Netherlands and England. Coach Zaire brings a wealth of soccer knowledge and experience coaching kids and teens at the local club FC Copa and other camps in Queens. Coach Zaire comes from a close family, who are his support system and attend almost all his games. Coach Zaire is excited to make a lasting impact in kids' lives with the sport he loves. Coach Zaire has a husky named Montego and his favorite animal is the penguin.

Coach Steve is a local to Astoria, Queens. Coach Steve is a Cinema & Media Studies graduate from the University of Maryland. Coach Steve comes from a Filipino-Italian-Irish-American upbringing which contributes to his passion for global soccer and diversity. Coach Steve brings experience supporting afterschool and enrichment children's programming. Coach Steve previously worked for DC SCORES a non-profit that provides afterschool soccer and educational extracurriculars to school children. Coach Steve grew up playing soccer and parent-teachers. From a young age Coach Steve understood the importance of education and athletic values. Coach Steve is passionate about community, family, and making a positive impact. Coach Steve has a creative mind, and in addition to soccer, he enjoys improv comedy and quality time with his pug dog Oliver.

Coach Jalen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Coach Jalen played soccer at the university and moved to New York after graduating. Coach Jalen's coaching career began in college, where he coached camps and soccer clinics. When not coaching for Soccer Shots, Coach Jalen can be found coaching the Brooklyn Friends varsity team, where he serves as the assistant soccer coach at Brooklyn Friends. Coach Jalen looks forward to building an interest in the sport in the families we serve. Coach Jalen's favorite color is blue.

Coach Peter is an NYC native who has been playing soccer for nine years. Coach Peter is a Real Madrid fan and passionate about soccer and music. Having a positive influence on the young ones motivates Coach Peter to be the best Coach he can be. Coach Peter enjoys making new soccer friends and looks forward to making each session fun for our families.

Coach Steven is studying photography at Queens College. Coach Steven is excited to get to know new soccer friends. Coach Steven has been a soccer fanatic all his life, thanks to his older brother who shared his love for the game. Coach Steven's brother motivated him to be a better player. Coach Steven hopes to do the same for his soccer friends and to teach his soccre friends positive traits that they can apply in their every day off the field. Outside of soccer, Coach Steven's passion is photography and his dream is to become a photographer for a professional team. Coach Steven is looking forward to creating many laughs and capturing amazing moments with the children he serves.