Meet The Coaches

Coach Dalton can be found teaching PE at a private school in Maryland during the day and exploring Soccer Island at night with all of his soccer friends. He has coached soccer to various ages and strives to inspire and encourage children to enjoy sports and he knows it will help them learn and grow through life!

Coach Kendall is a veteran on Soccer Island and is one of our Coach Trainers. She is currently in grad school at Messiah University to become an Occupational Therapist. When growing up, she played soccer and competed in gymnastics & diving. Coach Kendall likes to hike, kayak, and be outdoors. She is outgoing, compassionate, and creative and a special talent she has is that she can walk on her hands. Her favorite food is any chocolate dessert because “chocolate is the best.” Coach Kendall brings joy to Soccer Island with every session and is passionate about positively impacting and inspiring lives through soccer!

Coach Cass is a full-time student at Messiah University. She is originally from Quarryville, PA, and has lived there her entire life. She grew up swimming competitively in the summer and playing soccer for the rest of the year. She currently plays on the club team at Messiah! A fun fact about her is that the summer before her senior year of high school, her high school soccer team traveled to Peru to play soccer and serve kids, and while there, got to go to Machu Picchu! She loves to coach at Soccer Shots because she loves the game of soccer and working with children. They can always turn her bad days into good ones!

Coach Colin is originally from Mt. Airy, Maryland but moved to Harrisburg in 2021 from Johnson City, TN. His background includes working in youth ministry to plan and implement programming, recruit and train volunteers, and develop curriculum. Colin is a fan of all sports, but his first love is baseball. He loves the Baltimore Orioles, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Capitals the most. Colin is excited to work at Soccer Shots and to recruit and train high level coaches who will make a huge impact on the lives of kids and families!

Coach Ellie has lived in Hershey, Pa her whole life. Growing up, she played basketball, field hockey, and softball but now is focused on basketball as her main sport. Coach Ellie loves listening to music, playing with her dog, Simba, and spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite place to be is the beach, but she loves to travel and explore new places. She is so excited to be a part of Soccer Shots, because she loves working with children, and believes there are so many life lessons that can be taught through sports!

Coach Morgan grew up in Old Town, Maine and is currently living in York, PA. She was first introduced to soccer when she was five with a local club and continued playing all the way up through high school. Back in Maine, Coach Morgan worked with children as a substitute teacher. After having that opportunity, she knew that working with kids was truly her passion, and she is excited to continue her journey with Soccer Shots.

Coach Izabel is from Lancaster, PA but currently resides in Etters, PA. She developed a love for soccer at a young age while playing in her princess dress under her uniform. She started playing soccer when she was five and played club throughout middle school, high school, and Division III for Penn State Harrisburg. She also played basketball through middle school and high school. Coach Izabel enjoys photography, painting, and being outdoors. She has a rescue cat named Luna. She is excited to work with Soccer Shots because it has always been her dream to coach kids and help them fall in love with the sport. She loves their energy level and the enthusiasm they bring.

Coach Vic is originally from Scranton, PA but now lives in Camp Hill and works as a Certified Athletic Trainer at Central Dauphin East High School. Growing up, Coach Vic played soccer, danced, and swam. When she’s not working or coaching Soccer Shots, she loves to go kayaking, camping, and volunteer at Girl Scout Camp. Coach Vic is so excited to be joining the Soccer Shots team! She is looking forward to working with kiddos to increase their skills in a sport she truly loves!

Coach Ethan attended Mount Calvary Christian School from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade and played soccer and baseball throughout middle school and high school. He currently attends Penn State Harrisburg and is majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Military Studies. He loves spending time outdoors, playing sports, or just sitting around a campfire with friends and family. If Coach Ethan could have any superpower it would be invincibility. Coach Ethan is excited for the opportunity to pass on a love of soccer to his Soccer Friends!

Coach Ari is originally from Johnson City, TN and recently moved to Mechanicsburg in June to begin the OT program at Messiah. She played soccer, basketball, and softball growing up. She enjoys watching the US Women’s National soccer team in the World Cup and Olympics. She is really good at Wii Bowling and enjoys riding her bike and reading a book outside in her hammock. Coach Ari is excited to coach with Soccer Shots to help kids grow a love for sports and being active!

Coach Maddy grew up in Lancaster County and is currently living in East York. Growing up, she played soccer since she was 3 for both club and school teams.She also played golf, tennis, and track. In addition to Soccer Shots, Coach Maddy works as a server at Isaac’s Restaurants. In her free time she loves being outdoors kayaking, swimming or hiking. Her favorite food is mac and cheese because she eats it all the time and it’s easy to make. Coach Maddy is excited to work at Soccer shots to get to know so many kids and have an impact in their lives the way that soccer impacted her life.

Coach Noah is from Lebanon, PA and is currently a physical therapy student at Messiah University. He grew up playing any sport he could. He likes soccer the most, and had the opportunity to play in college at Grove City College. His favorite food is avocados, and he likes to stay active by hiking, being outdoors, and doing triathlons. Coach Noah is excited to join the Soccer Shots team to help others experience the joy of soccer and have fun along the way.

Coach Shea grew up in Spanish Fork Utah and has also lived in Texas, Missouri, Maryland and now Pennsylvania. Coach Shea and her husband enjoy growing their own food on their annual plots and last year started a front yard food forest. They have a 3 year old dog named Juno who is her favorite hiking buddy. Her hobbies include anything outdoors: Rock climbing, Hiking, Kayaking, Camping, Mountain Biking, Gardening, Running and Conservation work. Coach Shea has played soccer most of her life, which is a huge reason she is so excited to be a coach. It reminds her of all the years she begged her dad to sign up for coaching again and she is excited to continue that tradition.

Coach Savannah has lived in York, PA her whole life. She started playing soccer when she was 4 years old and played all through school and college. She continues her love for the game by playing in an adult league. In middle and high school Coach Savannah also played field hockey. When not working, Coach Savannah enjoys spending time with her three sons and her husband. A fun fact is that Coach Savannah and her mom have a small business where they make custom items. Coach Savannah is excited to work for Soccer Shots, because she loves being around children and loves soccer, so Soccer Shots is the best of both worlds.

Coach Brooke is originally from Mount Airy, MD, but moved to Central PA to study Early Childhood Education at Messiah University. She loves working with children and is excited to begin a new adventure at Messiah and with Soccer Shots! Coach Brooke loves to spend time with family and friends and to travel during the summer. Her favorite childhood movie was Tangled, and if she could have any superpower it would be teleportation because she would be able to travel wherever she wanted. Coach Brooke is excited to work at Soccer Shots to encourage children, bring positivity, and watch children grow as they learn new skills!

Coach Abby was born in Oklahoma but spent most of her childhood in Lancaster County. Growing up, she played soccer for 13 years and basketball for 4. Coach Abby enjoys skateboarding, working out, hiking, swimming in the ocean, and hanging out with friends. A fun fact about Coach Abby is that she lived in the northeast of England for a year and recently moved back to the U.S! She is excited to work with Soccer Shots to teach children confidence, have fun playing soccer, be surrounded by her favorite color orange, be a part of the community, and see the next generation grow!

Coach Savannah is the oldest of five children and was homeschool her entire life. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at age 17! Coach Savannah has also traveled to Brazil, Malawi (Africa), and Mexico to work in orphanages on mission trips and did a week-long training on keeping young children engaged. She loved soccer growing up because it was the only sport that didn’t involve using your hands. Coach Savannah is excited to be on Soccer Island to positively impact and inspire her Soccer Friends!

Coach Samira grew up and currently lives in Hershey, PA. A fun fact is that Coach Samira is Egyptian and spends her summers in Egypt with family. Growing up she did swimming and played soccer. In addition to coaching with Soccer Shots, Coach Samira works as a part-time sweets attendant at Hershey Chocolate World. She loves baking and traveling. Coach Samira is excited to work at Soccer Shots because it gives her the chance to get back into soccer as a coach and have a positive impact on children and families.

Coach Maddy is a West Chester native but is currently living in Mechanicsburg as she pursues her degree at Messiah University. She’s been involved in a variety of sports growing up, including basketball, volleyball, and horseback riding. When she’s not at work, you can find Maddy doing anything music related. Whether it’s listening to her favorite artists, playing the piano, or singing in her gospel choir, music breathes life back into Coach Maddy. She’s looking forward to coaching at Soccer Shots not only to be a compassionate coach in the world of competitive sports, but also to have the opportunity to learn from her Soccer Friends that she is coaching.

Coach Katie is from Lancaster County! She attends Messiah University and is excited to graduate in May 2023 with a degree in Special Education. Coach Katie is excited to start her job as a Soccer Shots coach because she herself is passionate about soccer and teaching. She played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse growing up. She played collegiate lacrosse for 3 years until she had career-ending injuries. Coach Katie loves to be physically active, her favorite activities are spin class, running, and lifting. She can’t wait to meet her new Soccer Friends!

Coach Jen grew up in the Delta area and graduated from Red Lion High School. She loved playing field hockey and basketball while in High School and College. She has one daughter and is a Librarian for the Red Lion School District. Some of Coach Jen’s interests include gardening, golfing, and studying the history of the battle of Gettysburg. Her favorite sports team is the Philadelphia Flyers. She loves waking up the soccer goals on Soccer Island and can’t wait to get out there with her new Soccer Friends!

Coach Angela was born in Russia and grew up in Pennsylvania from a young age. She is currently an Occupational Therapy student at Elizabethtown College and minoring in Psychology and Human Services. Outside of coaching, Coach Angela is a Resident Assistant (RA) on campus and a Student Leader of Lighthouse, a Christian group on campus. She has worked as a lifeguard, camp counselor, and swim instructor for several years. Outside of school and work, she enjoys spending time with family/friends, being outdoors, playing soccer and other sports, babysitting, traveling, swimming, and spending time at the beach. She is so excited to join the Soccer Shots team to create a fun, enjoyable, and safe environment for children to learn about a great sport while creating some great connections and friendships!

Coach Carlie is from Lancaster, PA but is currently studying elementary education at Messiah University! She played soccer and lacrosse growing up, and still plays soccer on Messiah’s Women’s Club team which she loves! Some fun facts about Coach Carlie is that she met Adam Sandler at a Dairy Queen outside of Philly and is currently training for her second half marathon. Coach Carlie is excited to work at Soccer Shots because she loves soccer and working with little kids, so this is the perfect place for both of those things!

Coach Maddy was born and raised in York, PA. She grew up playing soccer and has never stopped! She goes to York College and is working on getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Lab Sciences. In her free time she likes to crochet new clothes and work on her studies. She’s excited to work at Soccer Shots to share her love of soccer with everyone and bring a bright smile to her Soccer Friends’ faces!

Coach Wesley is a lifelong resident of Mechanicsburg, PA and has always had a passion for soccer and gymnastics. Starting in the 3rd grade, he began playing soccer and practicing gymnastics, and now spends his evenings helping kids learn gymnastics. His interests also extend to technology, including programming, UI/UX design, and gaming. Coach Wesley is always eager to learn more about the latest advancements in these fields. He is thrilled to work at Soccer Shots, where he believes that providing children with an outlet to be physically active and learn a sport is a great way to foster their physical and social development.

Coach Taylor is from Mount Joy, PA and went to Donegal High School. Coach Taylor played soccer for 12 years and LOVES to play. Her favorite color is blue and she loves to play games with her friends! What keeps her busy is reaching lots and lots of books and painting. She greatly admires her mom for being resilient and spreading kindness everywhere she goes. Coach Taylor is excited to help her Soccer Friends learn new skills and have fun on Soccer Island!

Coach Makenna is originally from Lancaster but now lives in Enola. She grew up playing soccer and still does. It is her favorite sport to play and she loves it. Coach Makenna also played baseball for a small period of time. She works at a local bakery during the holidays. Coach Makenna loves to listen to music, spend time with her three dogs, and go on hikes outdoors. She is an avid stand-up paddleboarder. She will attend Point Park University to major in sports communication for her future. Coach Makenna is very excited to work at Soccer Shots to teach the younger generation to love soccer as much as she does.

Coach Shantel is originally from Guyana and moved to the USA in 2009. Growing up in Guyana she loved playing sports in her community and for various sport clubs. Coach Shantel played soccer, cricket, volleyball, netball and basketball throughout the years. Coach Shantel currently lives in Hanover with her husband and two sons, one of whom also plays soccer. When she isn’t coaching soccer or being a soccer mom, coach Shantel enjoys her full time job as a Dental laboratory Manager where she helps to restore smiles daily. She is excited to work at Soccer Shots because it provides yet another opportunity to put smiles on people’s faces, this time our Soccer Friends!

Cassie Epstein is from Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. In 2022, she graduated from Big Spring Spring High School and is currently attending Messiah University. She began playing soccer at the age of four with a Carlisle-based club, progressing to Carlisle Travel soccer and then Keystone FC. She was a member of her middle and high school field hockey and basketball teams. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteering in her community, traveling, participating in sports, and being outside. Cassie is most excited to be a Soccer Shots coach and cannot wait to see young children have fun while improving their soccer skills.