Meet The Coaches

Growing up in a military family, Anthony had the chance to experience a multitude of cultures from across the globe. As a child up until high school, Anthony traveled across North and Central America and Europe. Outside of family, Soccer provided Anthony with the most impactful sense of belonging, community, and fulfillment.

After leaving Europe, he attended college in Boston at Suffolk University. He earned his business degree and graduated with a BSBA in Accounting and a minor in IT. Boston provided a new community in which to thrive, and most importantly, it’s where he fell in love.

After spending the last decade in the Finance and Accounting field, he wants to dedicate his time to providing the children of Metro-North Massachusetts the skills, confidence, and community that Soccer gave to him. Anthony hopes all children enrolled in Soccer shots enjoy the ideals of team building, camaraderie, and friendship so necessary to healthy childhood development.

Coach Bryce was born and raised in Beverly, MA. Among several other sports, he enjoyed playing soccer in his youth. After Graduating from Bishop Fenwick High School in 2017, Coach Bryce attended Xavier University for a four-year undergraduate degree, where he majored in accounting and minored in finance. When Coach Bryce isn’t on soccer Island, you can find him fishing off the shore in Gloucester or on the golf course. Bryce brings enthusiasm and passion to soccer island as he loves facilitating a safe environment for children to develop actively and socially.

Coach Ben has played soccer for over 20 years and is excited to join Soccer Shots! He played soccer throughout high school and college, even winning a state championship! He is excited to teach your kids on Soccer Island! His other hobbies and passion include music, fishing, and graphic design.

Coach Nicole was born and raised in Peabody, MA. Growing up, she was a soccer and lacrosse fanatic. She went to college to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a concentration in Oncology Studies; throughout her four years of undergrad, she was also part of the women’s lacrosse team at Mount Ida College. She continued her education at Liberty University with a Master’s Degree in Project Management. Nicole has five years of soccer coaching experience with ages 3 to 8. She’s excited to work at Soccer Shots because she enjoys working with kids, teaching them something she loves, and watching their personalities and drive grow each session! When she is not coaching for Soccer Shots, you can find her in the lab or working with cancer patients to find a cure at 2Seventy Bio.

Coach Craig has always loved soccer and has played the game his entire life. Craig was born and raised in Wakefield, MA, and attends Merrimack College. Craig still plays and recently won a U19 soccer championship with his hometown team. He is excited to teach & have fun with the kids on Soccer Island!

Coach Spencer has played soccer since he was five years old. Spencer is from Ayer, MA,  and has lived there his entire life. He currently attends Merrimack College as a Business Major with a concentration in Marketing and plays on the club soccer team. When he is not on Soccer Island, you can find Spencer hanging out with his friends on campus or cuddling with his dog Beckham. Spencer is excited and enthusiastic about teaching the game he loves to a new generation of soccer stars!

Coach Zaina is from Malden, MA. She is a high school senior and plans to attend college next year as a political science major. She has played soccer for three years. In her spare time, she teaches swimming and is a member of her school’s swim team. She can’t wait to have fun on Soccer Island!

Coach Howie played soccer up until high school and forged strong friendships on the field. In addition to soccer, he enjoys playing golf and hockey. In his spare time, Howie likes to hang out & play video games with his teammates, Coach Spencer & Coach Craig. He is excited to join our growing team and bring FUN to the kiddos on Soccer Island!

Coach Sarah was born in Quincy, MA, and started her soccer journey playing town league at age 4 and finished playing in her sophomore year of high school in North Carolina. She is currently a law student at Suffolk University.

In her spare time, she likes long-distance runs and watching reality tv with her cat Piper. She is excited to join Soccer Island because she wants to help cultivate children’s confidence and love of the game!

Coach Kate is from Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to Boston for college. She went to Northeastern University, where she studied Marketing Analytics and was a member of the club track and cross-country teams. Kate started playing soccer as a child and is so excited to be part of the Soccer Shots team! When she’s not on Soccer Island, you can find Coach Kate running, baking healthy snacks, and listening to music! She enjoys working with kids and wants to encourage them to have confidence in themselves and a passion for the sport.