Meet The Coaches

Coach Carlos was born in Naples, Florida but was raised in Brownsville, Texas. He began playing soccer since the age of 3 playing in tournaments all over Texas, Mexico, and in Florida at the IMG academy. He graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. Coach Carlos, played in high school, college, and in a semi-professional soccer team after his collegiate career was over in Texas. He was the team captain in all three teams respectively. While in college, he was a scholar athlete and received all conference and all tournament team honors. Coach Carlos, became a PE teacher at an elementary school before moving to Florida and has a passion for working with children. While in Florida, he was a director for the SWFL Soccer Shots Franchise.

Now in Kansas City, Coach Carlos loves everything about the mission behind Soccer Shots and building a stronger youth beyond the game. He hopes to make a positive impact not only with the children but in the community as well.

A native South Floridian, Walter graduated from Florida State University earning a B.S. in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Management. For the last 18 years he has served his community as both a Firefighter for the Iona McGregor Fire District and youth soccer coach for children playing at the recreation and club level. Through coaching he has experienced the joy of the game and the lasting positive impacts it has on children. He believes that Soccer Shots provides the perfect opportunity to continue building stronger youth beyond the game. In his spare time, Coach Walter can be found seeking outdoor adventure on local trails, tinkering in his garage, or hanging out with his wife Britney and three children, Jayda, Walter, and Kennedy at the park.

Coach Reagan is a Kansas City, Missouri native. In her free time she loves spending time with friends and family, going on walks, and playing with her dogs. Coach Reagan is ecstatic to be working with children and spread the message of Soccer Shots!

Coach Alyssa was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. She played soccer from ages 3 to 18 and played competitively and for her high school team. She is currently receiving her bachelor’s degree for Psychology and Spanish from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.

In her free time, Alyssa enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching movies. Alyssa has a passion for helping others and working with kids. She is very excited to be helping children learn the basics of soccer while also learning valuable life lessons with Soccer Shots!

Coach Martin is from Santiago, Chile but resides in Kansas City. He has been around sports since a young age, but was always linked to soccer in a really strong and passionate way. He graduated from Park University in Parkville, MO with a bachelors degree in Sports and Exercise Science. While in college, he was a student-athlete during his four years there as he was part of the mens soccer team. In his spare time, Martin enjoys playing video games and eating healthy natural food.

Coach Martin has learned so much from his coaches throughout his playing career and  is excited on becoming a coach to share and teach the beautiful game of soccer with the children in Soccer Shots!