Meet The Coaches

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 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 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 likes long-distance runs and watching reality TV with her cat Piper in her spare time. She is excited to join Soccer Island 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.

Coach Corey is an experienced youth coach who promotes social-emotional learning through sports. Corey prides himself on being able to provide positive impacts to a widely diverse population of youth through safe and fun games. A former Keene State College Div III lacrosse goalie, Corey continues to coach youth soccer and youth lacrosse in fun, recreational environments.

Lifelong soccer and Liverpool FC fan Coach Sam is so excited to share a love of the beautiful game with all of our soccer friends! After receiving a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of West Florida, Sam spent the last year working in educational theatre nationwide. Entertaining kids and teaching them how to be good stewards of their communities is what it’s all about. Coach Sam is proud to join Soccer Shots to help develop confidence and passion on Soccer Island!