Meet The Coaches

Coach Andy was raised in Madison WI.  He comes from a soccer family, his father and cousin were some of the founding members of the Madison 56er’s soccer club.  Coach Andy has been playing soccer since age 12 and played varsity all four years in high school and was on the undefeated MATC team for several years before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Communications.  Coach Andy has coached children of all ages from preschool to high school.  He has also coached soccer for various local soccer clubs for 25 years and was Coaching Director for Verona Area Soccer Club.  Coach Andy is excited for the opportunity to be part of the Soccer Shots team and help youth develop their skills for future success.  When Andy is not coaching, he enjoys photography, barbecuing, playing euchre and hanging out with family and friends.

Coach Jaclyn is from Crystal Lake, IL.  She started playing soccer when she was six years old.   She played through high school and still plays for a recreational league here in Madison.  Coach Jaclyn has experience working in child-care and has worked as a nanny for several families.  Her love for children and for soccer led her right to Soccer Shots Madison!  Coach Jaclyn’s favorite thing about Soccer Shots is building connections with each child she coaches and watching them grow more confident each season.

Coach Rachel grew up in Janesville, WI and began playing soccer at the age of four.  She continued to play club soccer through Milton Soccer Club, and played for Janesville Craig in high school.  She currently attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Education, with a plan to become a School Psychologist.  Coach Rachel loves working with youth, and is excited to be a part of the Soccer Shots team.  In her free time, you can find her doing various outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and swimming

Coach Veronica grew up in Schamburg, IL, and began playing soccer when she was six years old.  She played club soccer in elementary school and later played for her high school’s team.  In high school, she coached soccer and gymnastics for the Special Olympics for three years.  She also has experience working as an after-school camp counselor and a nanny.  Coach Veronica loves working with kids!  In December 2021, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Biology and hopes to attend dental school in the future.  Coach Veronica says that her favorite part about coaching with Soccer Shots is being able to see how much the children improve from week to week.

Coach Mark is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He is currently a student at UW-Madison studying Environmental Science and Education and he hopes to become a high school science teacher.  He started playing soccer at age four and played until 15.  For the past few summers, he was a camp counselor in Michigan and absolutely loved working with youth and watching them grow.  If you catch him outside of Soccer Shots, he is always outdoors adventuring, running, playing disc golf and skiing (usually during the winter).  He has had a blast being a part of Soccer Shots and he enjoys seeing the children have fun and improve their skills each season!

Coach Grace is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Communication Sciences and Disorders.  Grace has been playing soccer since she was 4 years old.  Her favorite team that she was a part of was her High School Team.  She loved the incredible close bond her team had and is sure that this bond played a key role in her team’s success.   Her favorite part of coaching with Soccer Shots is seeing the children start to really enjoy the game that she loves so much.  When she is not coaching, you can find Coach Grace going on walks, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Coach Norah is entering her third season with Soccer Shots!

Coach Liz is from Oconomowoc, WI and began playing soccer when she was 10 years old. She played soccer through high school and still plays on intramural teams in the Madison area. She is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and now works full time at UW. Coach Liz loves teaching kids about soccer and watching them grow in confidence with their soccer skills each week.

Coach Natalie grew up in Inver Grove Heights, MN, where she began playing soccer at five years old. She played club soccer throughout her life and played for her high school team, creating many fond memories with teammates along the way! Coach Natalie is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a degree in Biology with a Global Health certificate and would like to become a Physician Assistant in the future. Coach Natalie enjoys working with Soccer Shots and loves the youthful energy and resilience that the children bring to each session! Outside of Soccer Shots, Coach Natalie loves spending time outdoors, reading books, listening to music, and playing cards.

Aly is from Chicago, IL and is a sophomore at UW-Madison studying Psychology. She played soccer all throughout her childhood and high school, and has loved being able to get back on the field with Soccer Shots! Aly loves working with kids, in addition to coaching she has experience working as a camp counselor. In her free time, she likes to read, explore Madison, and spend time with her friends and family.