Fraser Valley, BC

Andy was born and raised in Fort Langley and has a strong passion for family, community, sport and health. Andy has over 10 years of business experience and has been playing soccer for over 20 years, making Soccer Shots the perfect fit for him. Having a young family, Andy understands the importance of sports on young children and loves how Soccer Shots positively impacts children’s physical and personal development.

Gareth was born and raised in Fort Langley and now calls the Willoughby neighborhood home. With over fifteen years of business experience, he has worked alongside some of the Fraser Valley’s most successful business leaders. His introduction to Soccer Shots was deeply personal—he saw firsthand the program’s impact when his son participated, sparking his passion for bringing that same experience to other families. Committed to fostering positive, enriching experiences for children, Gareth joined the Soccer Shots Leadership Team to ensure more young athletes can benefit from the program just as his son did

Born and raised in Langley, Kathrin began playing soccer at a young age and continued to play for over 15 years. In addition to soccer, she participated in numerous team sports throughout her life. She attended university, where she graduated with a degree in Psychology and Counselling. Although she loved that, her passions are in athletics and children and therefore, she decided to pursue a career that combines the two – leading her to Soccer Shots. Kathrin is also passionate about travelling, she has been to over 30 countries!

Born and raised in Surrey, Miguel started with Soccer Shots in 2018 and has worked his way onto the Leadership Team. Miguel loves the fulfilment that Soccer Shots provides him by helping to develop the youth in his hometown. With 12 years of soccer experience and the love of being a positive influence on youth, Soccer Shots is the perfect workplace for Miguel.

Hey, my name is Coach Alex and I love working with kids. They’re never afraid to tell you what’s on their mind, or to have fun. My favourite ice cream flavour is chocolate peanut butter. A fun fact about me is I have a brother 20 years younger than me, and I have been to China. I’m looking forward to scoring lots of goals together!

Hi, my name is Coach Baltej! My favourite part about working with kids is being seen as a role model. I love how energetic and joyful kids are – I can’t wait to teach them new skills. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookie dough and something about me is I love guitar beats! Let’s learn something new together!

Hi, my name is Coach Brianna. I love seeing kids get joy from the simple things; they show there’s so much positivity in life. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookie dough. Fun fact about me: I’m a burn survivor; I got burnt when I was 2.5 years old at daycare. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend burn camp because of the burns. I can’t wait to explore Soccer Island with you!

Hi, I'm coach Claira! I love that kids have so much energy and how they are always willing to have fun. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookies and cream. A fun fact about me is that I have two cats: Calvin and Hobbes! If I look familiar but you can’t quite put your finger on from where, my older sister, Lauryn, used to be a Soccer Shots coach as well and we look alike!

Hi, my name is Coach Gurbani! I love helping children and watching them grow as we learn together. My favourite ice cream flavour is mint chocolate chip, mmm. Something interesting about me is that I recently graduated from student police academy!

Hi, my name is Coach Harman! My favourite part about working with kids is doing something silly to make them smile! My favourite ice cream flavour is cookies and cream. Fun fact about me:My eyesight is about as bad as it gets, it’s a -3.5. Come join me on Soccer Island!

Hi, my name is Coach Izzy! I love how happy and excitable children are, and how they are not afraid to be themselves. My favourite ice cream flavour is anything with chocolate, mmm. A fun fact about me is that I can touch my nose with my tongue.

Hello there, my name is Coach James! One thing I love about children is their genuine joy and happiness. My favourite ice cream flavour is coffee and I have played soccer for over 10 years. I am so excited to explore Soccer Island with you all!

Hi, my name is Coach Jasdeep! I love working with kids because of the amount of joy and excitement they bring, I also love seeing them smile. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookies and cream and an interesting fact about me is that I broke my left wrist twice in two years!

Hi, my name is Coach Jasraj. I enjoy working with kids because of the energy they bring with them and how they are always smiling. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookies and cream and a fun fact about me is that I can touch my nose with my tongue! Come have fun with me on Soccer Island!

Hi, my name is Coach Jayden! I like how children are so energetic and their curiousity to learn. I know that I can have a positive impact on the children I coach and that motivates me to be the best coach I can! My favourite ice cream flavour is cotton candy. I love animals and have three pets: one dog and two cats!

Hello, my name is Coach Juliana! My favourite part about coaching kids is being able to teach them new skills and continue to build their confidence. My favourite ice cream flavour is rocky road. A fun fact about me: My first name, middle name, last name and birthday month all start with the letter J. I can’t wait for you to join me on Soccer Island!

Hi, my name is Coach Kareena! I love how much excitement children have about the little things in life. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookie dough. Something interesting about me is that I spent last summer travelling through Italy and Greece!

Hi, my name is Coach Kate! My favourite thing about child is seeing their creativity and how joyful they are over the little things in life. Bubblegum is my favourite ice cream flavour and an interesting fact about me is that I have been learning sign language for the last two years.

Hi, my name is Coach Kiran! My favourite part about working with the kiddos is being able to make them smile. My favourite ice cream flavour is chocolate fudge brownie and something interesting about me is I’ve never had a paper cut. Show me those smiles on Soccer Island!

Hi, my name is Coach Mackenzie! My favourite thing about kids is how much fun they are, they always tell the funniest stories and the best jokes. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookie dough. A fun fact about me is in 2024, I went to Nationals for karaoke!

Hi, my name is Coach Manav. I love how children find enjoyment in the little things. My favourite ice cream flavour is cookie dough. Something interesting about me is that I’ve been to almost every Caribbean Island. I can’t wait to explore Soccer Island with you!

Hi, my name is Coach Mashal! I love how enthusiastic and creative kids are and that they enjoy the little things so much. I have two favourite ice cream flavours, bubblegum and cotton candy. An interesting thing about me is that I can speak six languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi and Urdu.

Hi, my name is Coach Max! My favourite thing about children is seeing them grow while having a smile on their faces. My favourite ice cream flavour is mango and something interesting about me is I am ambidextrous.

Hello! My name is Coach Nicholas. I love working with children because they have the imagination to turn even the most dull moments into fun adventures. My favourite ice cream flavour is maple walnut, and I can sing the alphabet in three different languages! See you on the field soon!

Hi, my name is Niman but you can call me Coach Nimi! I love how fun children are to play with and their innocence; they are always so sweet and kind. My favourite flavour of ice cream is bubble gum. An interesting fact about me is that I love to nap, it’s one of my favourite pastimes!

Hey there, my name is Coach Noah. I love coaching because of the pure joy each child brings to the soccer field every day. My favourite ice cream flavour is rocky road. Fun fact: When I was 12, I was third in Canada for my age group for BMX. I can’t wait to meet you on Soccer Island!

Hi, my name is Coach Phoenix! My favourite thing about children is the energy and excitement they bring. My favourite ice cream flavour is chocolate chip cookie dough. An interesting fact about me is that I have broken my left arm four times, however, I have never broken any other part of my body!

Hi, my name is Coach Sabrina! I love working with kids because of their energy and enthusiasm. My favourite ice cream flavour is strawberry shortcake. Something interesting about me is I do not have a favourite colour because I don’t want to hurt the other colours’ feelings. Let’s play together on Soccer Island!

Hello, my name is Coach Sebastian! The thing I like and appreciate most about children is how they are the future of our world. My favourite ice cream flavour is raspberry cheesecake. A fun fact about me is that I have seen the first Cars movie over 100 times!

Hi, my name is Coach Sydney! I love children's sense of wonder, their curiosity and the joy the have in the simple things. My favourite ice cream flavour is chocolate chip cookie dough. An interesting fact about me is that I took French Immersion for 10 years in school!

Hi, my name is Coach Will! I love how kids always have something exciting to say. My favourite ice cream flavour is chocolate peanut butter and something interesting about me is that I can fly small airplanes by myself. I look forward to meeting you on Soccer Island!

Hello! My name is Coach Zoe and I love the fearlessness and enthusiasm kids bring to new challenges! My favourite ice cream flavour is mint chocolate chip. I named my dog, Stanley, after the Stanley Cup hoping it would help the Canucks win in 2011… It was unsuccessful.