Soccer Shots offers three core programs to meet the developmental needs of children ages 2 to 8. It’s way more than just learning the game of soccer. We aim to build character, skills and confidence while also having a whole lot of FUN. We’re committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer. It’s the reason parents trust Soccer Shots. Each of our three core programs teaches the right skills at the right age. Explore our programs to find the perfect fit.
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We’re committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer. It’s the reason parents trust Soccer Shots. Each of our three core programs teaches the right skills at the right age. Explore our programs to find the perfect fit. Each Soccer Shots franchise is individually owned and operated.
A long-time member of the Positive Coaching Alliance (Stanford University), Eddie Russ started Soccer Shots in Central Texas in 2007 with the goal of using the game of soccer to teach children lifelong lessons, including positive attitude, enthusiasm, listening skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and creativity. Eddie grew up in Chicago where he was an all-league soccer and basketball player in high school. He went on to graduate from the University of Illinois with a degree in psychology. Eddie has extensive teaching and coaching experience as a varsity soccer coach for eight years and a high school basketball coach for thirteen years. He also taught high school English for twelve years, and was the former Director of Athletics at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin, TX and at the Drew School in San Francisco, CA. He lives in Central Austin with his wife and two children.
Laura’s love of soccer ignited in Virginia during middle and high school. She captained her school teams five of six years while playing forward or outside defender before settling in at center midfielder. She continued on to play intramural in college and still plays weekly in the Austin Women’s Soccer League. Called to impact youth, Coach Laura earned degrees from the University of Virginia and North Carolina Central University. She then taught kindergarten through fifth grades in North Carolina and Texas. She also brings experience as a curriculum developer and educational consultant. She began coaching soccer and swimming during college and has coached Austin youth for over ten years. She enjoys mentoring fellow coaches and thrives through the smiles shared with children as they build confidence, friendships and fun!
Arianne has over 20 years of soccer experience! Hailing from the DFW area, she started playing select for FC Dallas Youth, then IM while in college, and in Paris, France for the SciencesPo women's team. Her favorite position is forward because she loves the challenge of scoring goals. She received her degree in International Relations and French from UT and fell in love with the city as a Longhorn. She started coaching kids while in high school through tennis clinics and as a volunteer rec soccer coach. Arianne also served as a camp counselor, childcare supervisor, and AmeriCorps literacy instructor for AISD. Her favorite part about working with children is their unfailing ability to find fun and joy in the smallest things. Arianne loves the vibrancy and culture of Austin. In addition to playing soccer, you can find her playing tennis, paddle boarding, reading, and volunteering. Fun Facts: Coach Arianne checked off an item on her bucket list by attending a European soccer match for PSG and seeing Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action! And her best friend is her pup, Eleanor Rigby.
Serafina grew up playing soccer in Dallas, TX. She played left wing throughout high school and intramurally at Texas State University where she studied Exercise & Sport Science. Her teaching experience comes from coaching Middle School Athletics and Elementary Physical Education. She has always had a passion for soccer and shares that her favorite parts about coaching are providing a fun learning environment and being a positive influence. Fun Facts: Coach Sera has been attending Dallas Burn/FC Dallas matches since she was a child. She has also become a huge Austin FC supporter because of their growing impact on the community and strong focus on youth development!
Kait brings to our team years of childcare experience, humor, and enthusiasm! She grew up playing a variety of sports including soccer, softball, and running track. Originally from Abilene, TX, Kait has nannied for several families, coached little kiddos, and enjoys positively impacting everyone around her! In addition to her passion for teaching children, she also loves music, film, and food! Fun Fact: Coach Kait loves to laugh and is an aspiring drummer!
Jeremy joins our Soccer Shots Austin team with over 25 years in soccer experience and transitioning from a 20+ year career in restaurant management. His soccer career started from humble beginnings at his YMCA in Midland, TX, and then progressing to his high school team and later Midland College. Jeremy played as a keeper and full-back until a knee injury took him from the field and to the office. Now, he enjoys disc golfing, snowboarding, and cycling to stay active and outside. He loves living in Austin, with its laid-back vibe, vibrant music scene, and appreciation and stewardship of the environment. Fun Fact: Jeremy is also an avid “maker” and was previously in the craft show and Etsy scene!
Coach Joe comes to us from California playing soccer since he was 8 years old! He’s really excited to start coaching and bring the excitement and love of the game to our Central Texas families. While Coach Joe played competitively throughout middle and high school, he now just likes to play for fun. His favorite positions are right and left wing and supports FC Barcelona! Fun Fact: Coach Joe loves to go backpacking through the backcountry!
Coach Sam joins our team from Midland, Texas. He started playing soccer at a young age, and continued all the way through middle school. Coach Sam's favorite positions to play were striker and goalie, and now he likes to stay active with running and playing pickup sports. Fun Facts: Coach Sam plays the guitar and loves to travel.
Coach Graham hails from Chelsea, Michigan and started playing soccer at just 3 years old! He continued through high school, playing with a competitive travel team and various pick-up teams. Now, he still gets out on the field with friends and adds basketball, hiking, camping, skiing, and snowboarding as other hobbies to be outside and healthy. His favorite part about working with children is how funny they are and the silly jokes they make, and the unique perspective they bring to life each day. He’s excited to join the Soccer Shots team and as a Coach, he hopes to gain a feeling of purpose within the Austin community and for the children. Fun Facts: Coach Graham loves to travel: He has been to more than seven different countries and lived the van life up and down the West Coast!
Coach Josue was born in Mexico and grew up in Texas before moving to Austin. He has been playing soccer his whole life with almost 20 years of experience, and he has played almost every position on the field except for goalkeeper. He has been coaching competitive soccer for about three years now, but his favorite part of coaching the younger kids is how much fun they have playing the game! Coach Josue loves traveling and cooking, and he is a big Texas Longhorns fan. Fun Facts: Coach Josue’s friends back home call him “Chivita” because of his affinity for Chivas FC!
Coach Alex is an Austin Native who loves being outside, making music and attending Austin FC matches!
Coach Mia is a versatile athlete who has 8 years of competitive soccer experience. She played all over the field as a midfielder, outside back, and even goalie. In addition to her time playing on the field she also has experience being both a coach and a referee for youth soccer. She loves teaching children to have confidence in themselves by improving their soccer skills and having a ton of fun while doing it. Coach Mia is also known to frequent weights training and run half marathons to stay in shape. She is also a student, currently studying at UT, she works hard on the field and in the classroom. She looks forward to making a bright and positive impact on all the children she coaches and hopes to share her love of soccer with them! Fun Facts: Coach Mia can play guitar and loves to eat Goldfish!
Originally from College Station, Coach Mycah has been playing for the better part of 14 years, on club, school, and college teams. Her favorite position is striker and racking up those goals! In addition to her extensive time on the field, she also brings 5 years of coaching experience and 3 years as a nanny. While injuries eventually took her off the field, she never lost the love of the game and now shares that love of soccer with her students. Coach Mycah has been enjoying her time in Austin with its excellent balance of city life and nature and the never-ending list of things to do. As a Soccer Shots coach, she loves the challenge of figuring out how to make a child smile and looks forward to helping children grow in their athletic abilities and confidence and to spread her love for the game to the next generation. Fun Facts: Coach Mycah is working towards a Master's Degree in counseling and is ambidextrous!
Coach Tez is someone you'd want on your soccer team, with his skillful moves and quick feet. He was born and raised here in Austin and loves all that the city has to offer, from its food, music, and of course, soccer fandom. He played as the attacking midfield on his high school team and later played semi-professionally, too. He currently still gets on the field and has more than 15 years of experience. Coach Tez is excited to pass on his knowledge and expertise to our young athletes! Coach Tez used to help tutor children and he is having a great time growing in experience and learning new things. Fun Facts: Coach Tez is fluent in Spanish and Yoruba and his favorite snack is Pop-Tarts!
Coach Zach’s passion for soccer started at the young age of four years old up in his hometown just outside of Washington, D.C. He later progressed to the club level, continuing through high school, and later found himself on the Indiana University Men’s club team. He was partial to orchestrating the plays as a center mid or back wing. Currently, Coach Zach continues to stay active in a variety of sports from soccer, skiing, and snowboarding, to running and kickball as well. There probably isn’t a sport Coach Zach hasn’t already tried! He has previous experience as a summer camp counselor where his mom worked as a montessori teacher and camp director. It was at these camps that he discovered his love for working with kids, and what eventually led him to Soccer Shots. His favorite part about working with youth is building relationships and helping them learn the foundations of emotional intelligence, all while working on it himself in the process. He hopes to bring the same impact as a coach as his own coaches had on him. Fun Facts: Coach Zach used to have a hamster named Paco, who he thought was male, but one day Paco had 8 baby hamsters! Unfortunately, he wasn’t allowed to raise the babies but was proud to be a hamster grandparent.
Coach Abbeyy is an Austin native and loves that the city offers so many outdoor activities and has a great community. She played soccer in middle school as a defender and just plays for fun now. She also enjoys watching basketball and football, and is a regular gym-goer. In addition to coaching with Soccer Shots, Coach Abbeyy is a youth prevention specialist, and her favorite part about working with kids is seeing how proud and accomplished they feel when they learn new skills and have someone to cheer them on! Fun Facts: Coach Abbeyy loves to travel and has a dog named Milo!
Coach Brielle grew up in Newport Beach, California before moving to Austin for college. She really loves the balance of city life and nature/outdoor activities that Austin has to offer. Her favorite activity to do in Austin is to go on a run or walk with her dog around Lady Bird Lake. Coach Brielle has around 15 years of experience playing soccer and her main positions are center forward and center midfield. Coach Brielle has been coaching for around 3 years - most of her experience coming from her time in high school when she started her own training program for youth soccer players. Her favorite part about coaching kids is how she gets to build a relationship with the children and gain their trust as a coach. Fun Fact: Coach Brielle climbed Half Dome in Yosemite when she was 8 years old!
Coach Bryan is a native Austinite, and his favorite thing about the city is that there is always something going on! He played club soccer growing up, and he also played for 4 years in high school and 5 years at the collegiate level! He has been coaching with children on and off for 4 years, and he loves making an impact on their lives! Coach Bryan hopes to become a great role model for the kids in his sessions! Fun Facts: Coach Bryan’s favorite restaurant is Homeslice Pizza, and his favorite sports team is Barcelona!
Coach Carlos is a native of The Valley and loves the diversity that you can find in his hometown and in Austin. He has played in a myriad of local leagues and has been a soccer player since he was just 5 years old! Coach Carlos loves working with kids because it allows him to bring our his inner child while also giving him an opportunity to be a role model. Fun Facts: Coach Carlos is left handed, and he can sing in Spanish!
Coach Cody grew up in Austin and loves that there is always something to do in town! They have over 9 years of experience playing soccer for club and rec teams, and Coach Cody even played with Soccer Shots when they were in Pre-K! They hope to gain leadership experience through coaching children and trying something new! Fun Facts: Coach Cody has 2 English Mastiffs and loves changing their hair color!
Coach Courtney is from Corpus Christi, but loves living in the busy city of Austin where there’s always so much to do! She played 12 years of club soccer starting at age 5 and is still involved in the game through IMs at UT. Coach Courtney has worked as an art instructor for a kids summer camp and as a babysitter, and she loves the endless energy that kids have. She hopes to inspire the kids she’ll be working with at Soccer Shots. Fun Facts: Coach Courtney works in a research lab on UT campus and owns a pet pug named Charlie!
Coach Cybil hails from the Houston area and played soccer for 17 years. She started playing at the age of 3, controlling the game as center mid for both her club and high school varsity teams. She has previous experience working with children as a babysitter and STEAM day camp counselor and loves that children are so accepting and judgement-free. Growing up, Coach Cybil had great leaders in her life and is looking forward to providing that same impact and experience to other youth. Her favorite part about living in Austin is the cultural diversity and local thrifting scene! Fun Facts: Coach Cybil is loves all things green and frogs and if she didn’t pursue a career impacting youth, she might have been a mechanic!
Coach Daniel was born and raised in South Korea! He moved to Arlington when he was in middle school, and now a student at UT Austin, Daniel calls Round Rock home. His hobbies include basketball, weightlifting, and golf, and he loves to search the Austin area for the best Asian cuisine. Coach Daniel has experience working with children through volunteering at his school teaching the younger kids to speak Korean. He says his favorite part of working with kids is that they are so pure and energetic, and their enthusiasm is contagious! Fun Facts: Coach Daniel’s favorite soccer team is Tottenham Hotspur and he loves to spend time in nature!f
Coach Danna is originally from Norfolk, Virginia and has been really digging the food scene in Austin since she moved here! She has been playing soccer since she was three years old, and has played at nearly every level, including collegiate soccer at Auburn and a spot in the Olympic Development Program. Additionally, Coach Danna has spent time as a referee and coached her own rec team for four seasons. When not on the pitch, you can find Coach Danna watching the F1 races, making stained glass, and hanging out with her dogs! Fun Facts: Coach Danna was a zookeeper for 4 years and her favorite sports team is McClaren!
Coach Ed is from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and is loving the food and live music he’s found in Austin! He has over 25 years of experience playing soccer as a member of the varsity team in high school, intramural teams in college, and pickup teams as an adult. Coach Ed also coached for 2 years at a boys and girls club soccer site in North Austin, and led an 8-week camp for 3-12 year-olds. His favorite part of working with kids is seeing the “light bulbs go off” in their heads when they make new connections about the game. Fun Facts: Coach Ed is fluent in Spanish and has been inside the Great Pyramids!
Coach Gael brings a strong foundation in soccer to the team, having played for a total of 13 years. Starting young in Puerto Rico, he honed his skills as a striker and attacking midfielder through club teams and continued playing through middle and high school in Austin for Lone Star and his school team. Beyond soccer, Coach Gael enjoys staying active with basketball and Muay Thai classes. While Coach Gael may not have formal coaching experience yet, his passion for working with kids shines through. He volunteered at a children's museum and participated in a program that sent him to elementary schools as a teen teacher. He thrives on keeping things fun and engaging, making learning a positive experience for young players. Fun Facts: Coach Gael is fluent in Spanish and actually learned English from watching Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon!
Coach Hannah isn't just passionate about soccer, she's practically lived it for over 18 years! Growing up in New Braunfels, Texas, her love for the game began at the age of 3 when she began playing in recreational leagues. From there, she honed her skills playing club soccer for NB Ajax and eventually competed in both high school and college. But Coach Hannah's dedication goes beyond just playing. She has a big heart for young athletes and has volunteered extensively, coaching them at summer camps and after-school programs. Her favorite part? Their infectious enthusiasm and energy that lights up the field! Fun fact: Don't be surprised if you hear Coach Hannah cheering for Manchester City - she's been a loyal fan since before they were on everyone's radar!
Coach Hannah is originally from a small beach town in Texas and loves how Austin offers both city life and outdoor activities like hiking and paddle boarding! She started playing soccer at the age of 5 and played all four years of varsity soccer in high school. She continues to play intramural soccer at her university and also keeps herself busy watching football and basketball, hiking, and playing tennis. Coach Hannah loves working with kids because their personalities and imaginations make everything fun! Fun Facts: Coach Hannah is a diehard Texas Longhorns fan and her high school was featured on the Ellen Show!
Coach Jack was born and raised in Austin, Texas! He started playing soccer at 3 in an environment similar to Soccer Shots before moving on club, middle school, and then high school soccer. He loves to play basketball, is an avid runner and goes to the gym every week. Coach Jack has experience working with kids through babysitting and a position as a middle school TA. His favorite part about coaching little kids is their energy and willingness to learn new things, and he really enjoys hearing what is on their minds; its not always what you might expect! Fun Facts: Coach Jack can solve a Rubik’s Cube in around 20 seconds and he’s hiked 8 fourteeners in Colorado!
Coach Jenna grew up in New Jersey before moving to Austin. She really likes how Austin offers the perfect balance of city and nature. Coach Jenna has over 20 years of experience playing soccer, and her favorite position is outside midfielder. She has been working with kids for 5 years now, and her favorite part of coaching is seeing the joy on children’s faces when they learn a new skill! Coach Jenna likes playing fun games with family and friends, and she loves being outside in nature. Fun Facts: Coach Jenna’s favorite movie is She’s the Man and she learned how to ski at the age of 3.
Coach Jenni is from Pflugerville, TX. Growing up, Coach Jenni played soccer and was a goalie. Although new to coaching, Coach Jenni has worked as a camp counselor for an after-school day program. As a Soccer Shots Coach, she is excited to work with children and gain insight into coaching! In her free time, Coach Jenni likes to paint and design clothing. Fun Facts: Coach Jenni has a Labrador named Molley and speaks French!
Coach Joaquin, “Coach J” is a native Texan! Bored and raised in Austin. He really enjoys that there are so many adventures left and right here in Austin that he can explore. He has been playing since the age of 5 to currently. Coach J played for Westlake Liverpool, Capacity, and currently plays soccer for his high school as an outside back. He has a real love for soccer! Coach J also enjoys building legos on his free time! He hopes to impact the soccer youth of Austin positively while having lots of fun teaching children soccer. Fun Facts: Coach J is left handed and he can speak a bit of Spanish!
Coach Joey is native to the Austin area and hails from Pflugerville, Texas! He played club soccer for 4 years growing up, and he continued playing in recreational leagues throughout high school. Coach Joey’s favorite positions to play are defense and midfield! He has experience working with kids through a camp he spent a couple summers at. Coach Joey is looking forward to coaching and loves the open-minded perspective and high energy that comes with working with kids. He looks to build up his experience and build positive relationships at Soccer Shots. Fun Facts: Coach Joey is a veteran looking to spread positivity, and he has 3 kids of his own!
Coach Julia grew up in Austin, Texas and has always loved the architecture and landscape of the downtown area. Coach Julia has around 12 years of experience playing soccer. She grew up playing in the North Austin Soccer Alliance (NASA) league before transitioning to the River City Rangers soccer club. Coach Julia has had experience coaching for an indoor obstacle course company and her favorite part about coaching kids is watching them have fun and accomplish new skills. Fun Fact: Coach Julia loves weightlifting and tries to go everyday to build muscle and keep her body moving!
Coach Karolyn hails from the Pacific Northwest and joins the Soccer Shots team all the way from Redmond, Oregon! She has been coaching sports for two years, and she loves bringing happiness to the lives of kids. Coach Karolyn hopes to grow in herself and her abilities as a coach as she joins our team! Fun Facts: Coach Karolyn is an Enneagram 4, loves Doritos, and is a Seattle Seahawks fan!
Coach Kevin is from the Austin area loves to play soccer casually in his free time. While new to the coaching world, Coach Kevin has tons of experience working with kids and young people through summer camps and church mentorship. His favorite part of working with kids is when they start to grasp the content and have fun with learning! When not playing soccer in his free time, Coach Kevin loves to draw and is learning to produce music. Fun Facts: Coach Kevin loves African and Asian food, and he is working on creating his own comic book series!
A native Austinite, Coach Kyle didn’t have to go far to join our Soccer Shots team. He has been playing soccer right here in the capital city since he was just four years-old. He has coached U-10 teams previously and has 27 years of professional referee experience! Let it be known- Coach Kyle knows soccer! He is so excited to share his knowledge with our team and we know that your child will be a ready for the pros by the end of the season! He brings a ton of energy and laughs to every session, so get ready for some soccer fun. Fun fact: Coach Kyle is a trained firefighter!
Coach Lauren brings 13 years of soccer experience as a D1 Prime midfielder at Town and Country to the field. This lifelong Austinite is passionate about sharing her love for the game and fostering creativity in young athletes. While this is her first official coaching role, Coach Lauren has 4 years of experience babysitting, where she enjoys the fun and energetic nature of working with kids. Off the field, you might find Coach Lauren cheering, hitting the gym, or exploring new places (her favorite so far: Costa Rica!). Fun fact: she's both swum with dolphins and cuddled cows - talk about a well-rounded animal lover!
Coach Lou joins us all the way from England! Growing up across the pond, it’s no surprise that Coach Lou has been playing soccer since she could walk! She has played for various school teams and academies over the years, and has played almost every position on the field! Coach Lou has been coaching since she left school in 2016, and is looking forward to coaching in a new environment and learning new games, skills, and tricks. Fun Facts: Coach Lou loves living in Austin because it is such a walkable city, and she can do a handstand!
Coach Lucas lived in Seattle, Washington before moving to Austin. He really enjoys the weather in Austin but his favorite aspect of the city is the people and how friendly they are. Coach Lucas has around 20 years of experience playing soccer - this includes select, premier, high school and even adult recreational soccer. He also really enjoys staying active by weightlifting and playing tennis. While new to youth coaching, Coach Lucas is excited to work with children because he will be able to see how joyful playing soccer and other games can be! Fun Fact: Coach Lucas is a music director and an avid cook, and simply cannot resist Oreos!
Coach Lucas is originally from Miami, and since moving to Austin has come to love how calm his new city is in comparison. He bring to the team 16 years of soccer experience, and has played at almost every level from rec to club, and now to the collegiate level at Southwestern! Coach Lucas worked at a summer camp geared towards keeping young kids active, and loved to teach them new vocabulary and play sports with them! In addition, he trained his little brother and his friends to help them better their soccer skills. When not playing soccer or coaching, Coach Lucas likes to hit the gym and do yoga. Fun Facts: Coach Lucas can speak 4 languages and would one day love to own and supply a farm-to-table restaurant!
Coach Maddie is originally from California, but moved to Austin at a young age. She loves downtown and going out to Town Lake and exploring! She has played soccer and swam competitively since ages 4 and 5, respectively. She played varsity soccer all four years of high school, mainly as an outside back. When not playing soccer, swimming, or coaching, Coach Maddie likes to hit the gym, read, and go to coffee shops! She has around 5 years of experience babysitting and even works at a daycare between semesters at Texas State. Her favorite part of working with kids is seeing the light they have in their eyes, especially when it comes to soccer. Coach Maddie says she remembers the light she had, herself, when she started playing and wants to give that back to the children she coaches! Fun Facts: Coach Maddie’s favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse and she loves to read (especially if it’s The Hunger Games)!
Coach Maia grew up in Chicago before moving to the Austin area. She has played soccer since she was 3 years old, and she even played kicker for her high school football team! She has worked with children through Best Buddies, and she was an assistant coach for a club soccer team for two years. Coach Maia’s favorite part about working with kids is seeing them gain confidence in their abilities! Fun Facts: Coach Maia is fluent in Polish and her favorite movie is 16 Candles.
Originally from Mexico, Coach Marco has called Austin home for the past six years, drawn to its energetic vibe and abundant parks and trails. When he's not coaching, Coach Marco enjoys volleyball, swimming, board games, anime, and even attending comedy shows. Coach Marco brings a well-rounded soccer background, having played competitively with club teams starting at age 10, and eventually earned a spot on the varsity team in high school. While his college focus shifted to intramurals, his passion continued, even leading him to try out for the USL team, Detroit City FC! Beyond the field, Coach Marco has a heart for working with children. During college, he volunteered at STEM workshops for elementary and middle schoolers, finding their boundless creativity and unique ideas truly inspiring! Fun Facts: Coach Marco is a thrill-seeker who skydives and cliff-jumps! He also has a knack for making people laugh, even going viral on Twitter with a hilarious video pretending to sell tamales to the Queen!
Coach Maria was born and raised in Houston, Texas before recently moving to Austin. She really likes the views, lifestyle and city life that Austin has to offer. Coach Maria has been playing soccer as a hobby for about 7 years, now, and she played 2 years in middle school. She has been working with kids in a babysitting and daycare role since she was 14, but decided to do soccer coaching since it is more fun! Coach Maria is fluent in Spanish and likes to bake Mexican desserts. Fun Facts: Coach Maria is a musician as she can play the trombone, baritone, and trumpet. She is also learning how to play the bass guitar and drums!
Coach Max hails from the Austin area as a native of Round Rock, Texas! He played soccer for 7 years growing up, and switched between defense and midfield. While new to coaching, Coach Max has experience working with kids through babysitting, and he hopes to spread the joy of soccer to others while coaching at Soccer Shots! Fun Facts: Coach Max likes to paint and draw, and he loves music!
Coach Michel is one of our most veteran coaches, joining the Austin team back in 2014! The joy and life they bring to each session makes such an impact on the kids, parents, and coaches that they work with. (You might find yourself in multiple dance parties during your child's soccer session.) As such, they are also one of our coach trainers, supporting our newer instructors to be the best they can be. Their favorite part about working with kids is that they bring them back to the truth of their own child self; children remind them of how safe it is to trust life and be your fully-expressed self. Coach Michel got their soccer start on the elementary school playground as a Kindergartener in Converse kicks. They continue to play recreationally, driven to developing their skill, staying active, and having fun. They love Austin for its unassuming and laidback energy, and that it has nearly everything in life to enjoy.
*Photo coming soon* Coach Mohamed is originally from Arizona, but he loves how large and diverse Austin is! He has two years of experience playing club soccer with a team called NYC, and he enjoys doing calisthenics and martial arts to stay active. While new to coaching, he has experience as a summer camp counselor, and his favorite part of working with kids is guiding them and helping them learn to work together! Fun Facts: Coach Mohamed likes studying current events and he is an entrepreneur!
Coach Peter is from Dallas, Texas and joins our team with 7+ years of soccer experience! He played throughout middle school and high school, and has participated in intramurals throughout his collegiate career. While new to coaching, Coach Peter has experience working with children in a pediatric clinic as a student of physical therapy. Coach Peter loves to play basketball, tennis, flag football, and pickleball, and he even speaks Vietnamese at an intermediate level! Fun Facts: Coach Peter can play 6 instruments and his favorite sports team is the Dallas Mavericks!
Coach Rachel grew up in south Florida, but has lived in Austin for the last 15 years and says that its a great city full of friendly people! She played soccer from ages 6-12, and now enjoys weightlifting and playing basketball to stay active. Her favorite part about working with children is their excitement and fun. Fun Facts: Coach Rachel is a CODA and is fluent in ASL, and she’s returning to school this year to become a physical therapist!
Coach Ricardo grew up in Round Rock, Texas, and the thing he likes most about this area are the people. While new to coaching, Coach Ricardo has more than 10 years of experience playing soccer. He grew up playing in the Round Rock Soccer Association before playing for his high school soccer team. In Coach Ricardo’s free time, he loves watching/playing football, going to the gym and playing the guitar. His favorite food is enchiladas and his favorite dessert is buñuelos. Fun Fact: Coach Ricardo is the middle child in a family of 7, with all 4 of his siblings being boys.
Coach Rigo hails from Austin, and his favorite thing about this city is how much there is to do and how friendly of a place it is. He has played soccer since he was 8 years old, mostly as a left back, and has played for some local Austin clubs as well. He still plays in a co-ed league here in town, and also likes to fill his time with fishing when he’s not on the pitch! Coach Rigo has 3 years of experience as a 4th grade teacher, and his favorite part about working with kids is that they are always energetic and willing to learn! Fun Facts: Coach Rigo has visited nearly ever state in Mexico, and he is a graduate of Texas State University!
Coach Rolphy just recently moved to the Austin area and settled up in Georgetown! He is excited to learn everything there is to know about Austin! He has played soccer since he was 10 years old, and he even played for a few years at the collegiate level! Coach Rolphy has experience coaching through camps, and his favorite part about working with kids is their enthusiasm. He says it makes you remember how freely you used to play the game! Fun Facts: Coach Rolphy speaks Haitian Creole and a bit of French, and his first and last name both have 8 letters!
Coach Ryleigh joins or team from south Houston, and now lives in San Marcos and attends Texas State University! Her favorite part of living in the area is the environment - an on-campus river and all different types of people. Coach Ryleigh has been playing soccer since she was 4 years old. She played for her high school and for club teams as a center back. Coach Ryleigh also has experience playing basketball, tennis, and running track, and she currently plays club volleyball for Texas State! She has coached soccer during the summer for kids ages 4-15 and has also coached middle school volleyball. Her favorite part of working with kids is getting to know each of their personalities! Fun Facts: Coach Ryleigh is a fraternal twin, and she has a bionic knee as a result of a knee surgery and 3 ACL surgeries!
As a native Austinite, Coach Sarah loves to explore cafes, go paddle boarding and kayaking, and go dancing with friends! She grew up playing soccer, and was even a Soccer Shots kid back in the day! Coach Sarah has worked as a babysitter and a camp counselor, and she loves to see how silly and creative kids can be. When not coaching or indulging in the activities that Austin has to offer, you can find Coach Sarah learning Mandarin and doing ballet in her free time. Fun Facts: Coach Sarah loves to knit, and is patiently awaiting colder weather to don her newest handmade sweaters, and she has been playing violin since she was 3!
Coach Stone is originally from Dallas, but since moving to Austin has loved all of the different activities that are available! He has played soccer since he was 3 years old primarily as a winger/forward, and has played for some prestigious programs over the years including Borussia Dortmund’s ECNL Academy and the Olympic Development Program’s North Texas State team! Coach Stone was also a youth leader at his church for children K-5th grade, and his favorite part about working with kids is their eagerness to learn. In addition to playing soccer and coaching, Coach Stone likes to dance, hike, play volleyball, skate, and do jujitsu. Fun Facts: Coach Stone has a dream to visit every national park and has a golden retriever puppy named Olive who joins him on all of his hikes!
Coach Sumoni grew up in San Diego, California and lived there for 14 years before moving to Austin! Her favorite part about living in Austin is all of the different lakes and trails that can be found around the city. She has been playing soccer for about 3 years now as a midfielder and a forward. While new to coaching, Coach Sumoni is looking forward to making a lasting individual impact on all of her kids! Fun Facts: Coach Sumoni loves to sing and has run 5 half marathons! Wow!
Coach Taha is an Austin native whose love for soccer began at five years old. While this is his first official coaching role, Coach Taha brings his experience playing club and high school ball to the field. He's particularly excited to share his passion with young athletes, and is drawn to their infectious energy and the fun they bring to the game. An active guy himself (hiking, weightlifting, boxing!), Coach Taha is looking forward to learning alongside the kids and creating a positive learning environment. When not on the field, you might find him exploring Austin's food scene (seafood!), cheering for Liverpool or the Phoenix Suns, or reminiscing about his childhood farm with sheep, chickens, and pigeons! Fun Facts: Coach Taha is originally from Iraq, and his favorite move is Holes!
Coach Treven grew up in Austin, Texas and the thing he enjoys most about the city is the people and culture. Coach Treven has been playing soccer since he was 3 years old. He grew up playing for FC Westlake before switching over to Cap City Soccer Club. In his free time, Coach Treven also enjoys theatre, playing basketball, and watching football. Coach Treven has been coaching for almost 3 years! He has coached at summer camps, a soccer club program, and even birthday parties. Coach Treven’s favorite part of coaching is watching the children grow and develop, both as soccer players and people. Fun Fact: Coach Treven loves to collect graphic novels (mostly DC comics) and lego sets!
Soccer Shots School Holiday Half-day Camps are focused on soccer and character development and offered at locations around the greater Austin area. Each camper receives daily swag, such as a water bottle, drawstring bag, medal, and more! Upcoming camps: Feb 19 (President's Day), Mar 11-15 (Spring Break), & March 31 (Good Friday).
Soccer Shots Summer Camps run from June through August and held around the greater Austin area. Campers learn soccer skills, games, and technique led by our professionally-trained coaches. Each camp also incorporates a different weekly theme, arts and crafts, and snack time so your child can join multiple sessions and learn something new every time. Camp enrollment includes a Soccer Shots t-shirt, bag, medal, and more daily swag! Summer Camp enrollment opens February 1st! 2024 Summer Camp Locations: West Austin Youth Association, Round Rock Sports Center, 1A Indoor Soccer (Pflugerville/Hutto), Athena Montessori (South Austin)
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“and Coach Leo is the best coach. He always tries to re-engage kids when their attention may be on something else or if they run off the field. He takes the time to make them feel welcome and comfortable.“
“So patient and sweet! They take the time to include every kid, work with their strengths and work on their weaknesses!“
“We’ve had three different coaches since we started Soccer Shots, and all of them have been great instructors, remembered the kids’ names, and did an excellent job getting all of the kids to participate. We’ve already recommended to several friends“