Meet The Coaches

Coach Addyson is from Grinnell, Iowa. She is currently pursuing her masters degree in Leadership Development from Drake University. Outside of coaching, Addyson enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog (Alvin) and going for long walks or hikes.

Coach Ben moved to Iowa years ago from his native country of England! He has played soccer for various amateur teams & supports the Norwich City Football Club. Outside of soccer, Ben has a degree in Cultural History & enjoys writing in his spare time. He also has a daughter, whom he coached when she was still active in the sport of soccer!

Coach Cali is from Des Moines, IA. She studied at Grandview University and DMAC for elementary education. She loves soccer and dance. She loves to do art, cook, and go on walks in her free time. She also has three cats at home.

Coach Dain is from Johnston, IA and graduated as a Dragon in 2019. He is currently studying kinesiology and health at Iowa State University. In his spare time Dain loves being outdoors and spending time with his loved ones. He is also a gifted singer!

Coach D’Angelo is from Des Moines IA. He graduated from Lincoln High school last May. He loves to play both indoor and outdoor soccer, it is his favorite sport! He also has 2 sisters and 3 brothers!

Coach Dre is from Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelors Degree in Communications, where he also played college basketball. He then went to the University of Saint Francis to get his Masters in Organizational Leadership. In his free time he enjoys bowling and working out!

Coach Eve, hails from Indianola where she finished high school in 2021. She is currently studying cosmetology at DMACC in Ankeny. Some of Eve’s favorite hobbies outside of coaching & teaching children include reading a good book & painting in her spare time.

Coach Hope is our director of operations and is overseeing all things communication, online website, customer service emails and phone calls, and operations that help Soccer Shots run day to day!

Hope is from Cedar Rapids, IA. She moved to DSM area to study pharmacy at Drake University. Graduating in 2022 with her PharmD and MBA. She has been playing soccer her whole life and enjoys playing in her free time. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and anything outdoors!

Coach Lauren recently graduated from Grand View University with a major in physical education and a coaching endorsement. During her time at Grand View she was on the women’s golf team. She comes from BCLUW High School where she played a variety of sports! When she’s not coaching for soccer shots she enjoys being outside, hanging out with family and friends, and golfing!

Coach Lincoln is from Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Roosevelt High school. He plans to attend Simpson college in the fall and major in Biology. He has two little brothers who are both active in soccer which he practices with often.  Lincoln loves being outdoors and enjoys fishing.

Marty is no stranger to Soccer Shots, and he started his journey with Soccer Shots in 2011 when he lived in Cedar Falls — helping kickstart the first Soccer Shots franchise in Iowa as a part time coach. Marty is also currently our program director, and he can’t wait to coach your kiddos this season!

Coach Paige is from Cedar Rapids, IA and is currently studying biology at Iowa State University. She has played high school and club soccer previously. In her spare time she loves to hangout with her family and friends, along with traveling and going on walks.

This is Coach Shane’s 2nd year with Soccer Shots. He currently attends college at Drake University in Des Moines & also plays for the Bulldogs’ division 1 football program! When he’s not coaching for Soccer Shots, Shane enjoys visiting his family back home in Muskego, Wisconsin.

Coach Wyatt grew up in Des Moines, IA and recently graduated from Roosevelt High School. He has played soccer his whole life for both his school team and a club team. He plans on eventually going to Temple University in Tokyo to study international business. Wyatt enjoys soccer teaching kids, and traveling.