Meet The Coaches

Coach Kyle was first introduced to soccer at the age of 4 years old. Since that moment, Kyle has been involved in soccer as a player, coach & camp director. Kyle played collegiate soccer and earned the United Soccer Coaches All-American award. In his final year at Lancaster Bible College, Kyle captained the team, and was recipient of the Donald Urey Award, presented to the male student-athlete of the year. Graduating from LBC, with a degree in Youth Ministry, Kyle worked throughout college as a Soccer Shots instructor, in the off-season. Before making the decision to pursue soccer as a career path, Kyle served as a youth pastor for nearly 4 years. During that time, Kyle began his coaching career at Garden Spot High School. After receiving his Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Cairn University, he transitioned to Clarks Summit University, a NCAA Division III member, as the head coach of men’s soccer program.

Coach Dallas was born and raised here in Augusta, Georgia, and has been a member of the soccer community since the age of 5. After graduating from Greenbrier High School, he went on to play collegiate soccer at Shorter University (NAIA) and Lander University (NCAA D2), where he and the Lander Bearcats, won the Peach Belt Conference in 2011. After coaching the Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy summer camps for over 4 years, he decided to take coaching to the next level by obtaining his National, F, E, and D license. Dallas has coached at Augusta Prep, Westminster and currently coaches the Women’s Varsity program at Greenbrier High School. Since 2018, he has coached for the local travel club, Augusta Arsenal. Dallas is excited to be a part of the Soccer Shots family and looks forward to sharing his love, passion, and commitment for the game!

Coach Allison started her coaching career at Athens United after playing four years of Division II soccer. She currently holds a National D License and has coached ages from 9-14. She has been involved with soccer since the age of 4 and it has become her passion. She enjoys being able to share her passion of soccer with younger age groups and watching them develop on the field.

Coach Dylan is a senior at Clayton State University, majoring in Psychology. Dylan has been playing soccer for 15 years and coaching soccer for over 4 years. He has coached a wide range of age groups from 18 months to 18 years old, and is a licensed GHSA coach. Soccer is Dylan’s passion, and he is excited to inspire and build the values that playing sports with others presents, such as teamwork, perseverance, and confidence.

Coach Kennedy graduated from USC-Aiken majoring in Exercise Science. Kennedy, an outstanding NCAA Division 2 college soccer player; who is excited about being a positive role model for young girls. Kennedy, a local to CSRA, she has been coaching for Soccer Shots over the past two years. She grew up playing soccer starting at 4 years old; posting a successful career with Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club.

Coach Merquiades “Merq” was in the  Army for 6 years. Merq has been playing soccer for 10 years and coaching soccer for 2 years. He is most familiar with coaching high school aged and professional players. He is soon to be licensed nationally through STS (Soldiers to sidelines) . Merq has played professionally in Korea, Japan and most recently here in US since leaving the Army. Merq has used his latest injury as a sign to pursue his next goal which is developing the game in the states. Soccer and youth development is Merqs passion, and he is excited to build the values that playing sports requires, such as teamwork, resiliency, and tenacity.

Coach Kenneth has played soccer for over ten years. He started playing soccer while in high school and continued to play soccer while in the Navy. Coach Kenneth has coached middle and high school football and track & field. Many of coach Kenneth’s favorite memories growing up involve the game of soccer, especially the coaches he had while playing. Coach Kenneth is excited to be able to have the same positive impact on the kids he coaches!

Coach Victoria is a Helms College graduate as a certified culinarian. Coach Victoria started playing soccer in high school and was known as “The Flash” because of her lightning speed and powerful defensive skills on the soccer field. She has continued to keep up with soccer and plays when her schedule permits. She has also been a volunteer working with children’s and teen’s ministries within the CSRA for the past 7 years. She currently teaches mime dance in her local church for the ages 5-18. Coach Victoria has also served as a youth counselor at Diamond Lakes Regional Park summer youth program, which she also attended.

Coach Karah recently graduated from UGA with a degree in Human Development and Family Science. She is currently in nursing school at Augusta University. Coach Karah played soccer for 10 years growing up and is strongly passionate about working with kids!