Local Information
Trent Popp – Owner, Soccer Shots Central Kentucky
Trent started Soccer Shots in Louisville in 2015. Since 2015 Soccer Shots Louisville has introduced 5,000+ children to soccer. The vision is to grow the game of soccer in Lexington as we have in Louisville! Trent is responsible for all growth through sales, expansion and partnerships. His favorite part of Soccer Shots is seeing the impact we can make through a game we love!
Stephen Brashear – Executive Director, Soccer Shots Central Kentucky
[email protected], 502.822.0137
Stephen was born and raised in Winchester, KY and has been with Soccer Shots since 2019. He is a former elementary school teacher and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and growth through sales and expansion. His favorite color is Kentucky blue and his favorite part of Soccer Shots is seeing the positive impression that we can make on kids through the game of soccer. Stephen’s favorite soccer clubs are Inter Milan and Lexington Sporting Club. When Stephen is not coaching soccer, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, and playing FIFA!
Soccer Shots Louisville Refund Policy:
Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance at a scheduled class (make-up classes may be an option). Refunds will not be issued for any unscheduled cancellation by site staff (parks, churches). Refunds will not be issued for any school, site or field closure due to natural disaster, government emergency, health crisis (Act of God). Should Soccer Shots or a parent find it necessary to withdraw a child’s enrollment, a credit, possibly a refund, will be issued for the remaining sessions (with the exception of the clauses mentioned above). Annual registration fee is non-refundable ($30). If for any reason a season is cancelled or postponed outside of Soccer Shots’ control a credit will be issued the class will not be refunded. There will be a $10 refund fee applied to any refund submitted.
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The “Three Cs” – Coaching, Communication and Curriculum
The foundation of Soccer Shots is our relentless commitment to providing best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum.
The best coaches in the business
- Every Soccer Shots coach must complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification.
- All Soccer Shots coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.
- Coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
- Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but also the ability to engage and inspire children.
An exceptional customer experience with ongoing communication
- You will receive a weekly summary of what your child is learning at Soccer Shots.
- We proactively communicate cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
- Our staff understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.
Expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards
- Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.
- Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.
- We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.
Our Vision: To provide a beloved growth experience for every child; a remarkable experience for every family.
The History of Soccer Shots
Our founding partners, Jeremy Sorzano and Jason Webb, were soccer teammates both in college and professionally. They formed Soccer Shots® in 1997 after recognizing a lack of quality soccer programs for children under age 8. They shared an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep love of soccer, and a passion to inspire children to live fit and healthy lives.
The success of Soccer Shots in Charlotte, NC and Harrisburg, PA, where Sorzano and Webb first launched their businesses, led to several of their friends and former teammates wanting to get involved. In 2005, Soccer Shots began franchising and opened its first four franchises in OH, DE, FL, and PA. The business opportunity began to attract more soccer entrepreneurs, and Soccer Shots has enjoyed growing around the country and into Canada.
In May of 2009, Justin Bredeman, another former college soccer teammate, became the third Soccer Shots partner. Justin brought with him eight years of experience from Auntie Anne’s, Inc., a pretzel franchising company, where he led a team that supported nearly 800 franchise units. His deep understanding of the franchise business model also comes from the knowledge gained from his five years of owning and running a Soccer Shots business of his own.
From its humble beginnings, Soccer Shots has grown beyond Jeremy and Jason’s biggest dreams, with over 200 territories across 37 states and Canada. There were over 440,000 enrollments into Soccer Shots programming in 2018.
The business is consistently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 Children’s Fitness Franchise in the U.S. And today, Soccer Shots is positioned as the best-in-class children’s soccer program with a focus on character development.
And while the accolades are appreciated, our mission remains focused – positively impacting children’s lives.
Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC is based in central Pennsylvania, just east of Harrisburg. Learn more about franchising with Soccer Shots at soccershotsfranchising.com.
Stronger Youth. Beyond the Game.
We believe that soccer is a powerful vehicle for positively impacting youth. Through our partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we aim to impact children who live in underserved communities through quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development.