Meet The Coaches

Aaron and Sarah became the new owners of Soccer Shots Little Rock in the Fall of 2020 with the goal of providing a beloved growth experience for every child and a remarkable experience for every family! Coach Aaron is originally from Dublin, Ireland and came to the United States when he was 15 to play high school soccer. After high school he went on to play collegiate soccer at Tennessee Wesleyan University. Aaron and his wife Sarah also own Soccer Shots in Memphis, Tennessee and love getting to positively impact children’s lives, each and every week!

Danielle is a Navy wife and Mom to a 5 year old daughter. She is originally from Jacksonville, FL. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in 2012. She started coaching youth soccer when she was 16 years old in Ingleside, TX. She has worked in the sport and recreation field every since then. She loves Mickey Mouse and Disney World. Hide and seek is her favorite game to play with her daughter, and she is so excited to be working for Soccer Shots! Her role is help families enroll in Soccer Shots and maintain communication to provide an exceptional soccer experience for children.

Hi everyone! My name is Amy Harrison and I am the Program Coordinator for Soccer Shots! I graduated from The University of Memphis with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Minor in American Sign Language. I love getting to work with all of our schools and friends and can’t wait to see everyone on Soccer Island soon!

Alec was born in Memphis and grew up in north Mississippi. He moved to Alabama to attend Faulkner University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and played goalkeeper for the Faulkner Men’s Soccer Team. Alec earned his Master of Exercise Science with an Emphasis on Human Movement in 2022. He enjoys spending time with his wife Gracie, watching soccer, and working at Soccer Shots!

Coach Holly was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO and flew the coop for college. First completing her Associate of Art from Cottey College in MO. Then traveled down south to Conway, AR to finish her Bachelors of Science in Education with an emphasis in Special Education. This is where she resides with her two children, Leon and Skylin along with a wonderful, supportive husband, Billyjoe.

Hi Soccer Friends! My name is Coach Reese and I am excited to meet everyone on Soccer Island! My favorite food is Key Lime Pie My favorite skill is the Roll Over and my favorite character word is Teamwork. Hope to see everyone soon!

Coach Brooke is attending her first year of college at UALR for a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. She is from Northern Illinois moved to Benton in the summer of 2020. She started playing soccer when she was six and played until her final year of high school, and refereed 5 seasons. She plays video games and loves spending time with her dog, Elvis

Hi Friends! My name is Simon and I love recreational sports and movies. I have loved soccer ever since I was 5, and I’ve been playing for 12 years. I am also a soccer referee. I love working with kids and teaching. Can’t wait to see everyone on Soccer Island!

Hi! My name is Kayla and I’m a senior at the University of Central Arkansas. I’m a Schedler Honors student majoring in Special Education and Pre-Occupational Therapy and I have a passion for working with children. I can’t wait to see everyone on Soccer Island!

Hey I’m Jacobo! I love my three cats: Cloudy, Frosty and Pebbles. I love soccer and can’t wait for the World Cup in North America even though it’s a few years away. I am currently studying at UALR to get my Bachelor’s in Psychology. Can’t wait to see everyone on Soccer Island!

Hi friends! I’m Coach Kaely. I’m from Cabot, Arkansas. I play soccer and basketball for my high school and I Volunteer at my local Animal Shelter. I’ve been playing soccer since I was 9. I enjoy the outdoors, soccer and basketball, and playing with my dog. I can’t wait to meet all my new friends!

Dale was born and raised in Benton, Arkansas. He plans to get a degree in Psychology to eventually become a criminal profiler. He has played and reffed soccer his entire life, and also enjoys carpentry in his spare time. Dale can’t wait to meet everyone and play Soccer this season!

Hi – I’m Katrina Ruiz! I’m from Keller, Texas, and am currently attending Hendrix College as a pre-med student. I played several different sports as a child, and I love being active. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my cat! Excited to see my new friends on Soccer Island!!

Coach PJ is from Shreveport, Louisiana. She has played soccer for 9 years and plans to continue in an adult league. She will be studying cosmetology and marketing at Pulaski Technical College. But for now, I can’t wait to see my soccer friends on Soccer Island!