Meet The Coaches

We are proud to have the best coaches in youth soccer.

Coach Zach

Coach Zach

Owner

Coach Zach graduated from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS and has a long history with sports. While growing up, his dad was a Physical Education teacher at a private school in Florida. He spent every summer and every day after school in the gym or on the field playing. This leads him to have a healthy active lifestyle as an adult. He believes that having a positive first impression with sports can make a huge difference in a child’s life. Zach’s mission is to provide that for every child in Soccer Shots New Orleans.

Coach Kevin

Coach Kevin

Executive Director

Originally from West Hartford, CT, Coach Kevin studied Movement & Sports Studies with a minor in Athletic Coaching at Springfield College in Springfield, MA. Kevin first came to New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina on multiple occasions to help rebuild homes damaged by the storm. It was during this time that he decided to make New Orleans his home. Before joining the Soccer Shots team, he was a Sports & Games Director for an overnight summer camp, a Program Coordinator for a national non-profit, and a Camp Director for a day camp specifically for children with behavioral challenges. Kevin spends his free time playing a variety of sports as well as creating and listening to music.

As Director of Coaching, Kevin is responsible for leading the Coaching Support team as they recruit, hire, and train new coaches as well as maintain the highest possible quality of programming. He is passionately committed to developing positive behaviors in young children and providing a healthy introduction to sports.

Coach Ashley

Coach Ashley

Director of Coaching

Coach Ashley grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she played soccer starting at the age of five.  She played competitive soccer and was a part of the Olympic Development Program. She went on to play soccer in college in Dallas, Texas where she pursued her degree in Church Ministries.  In 2011, she moved to New Orleans where she became a leader at a church where she teaches kids weekly. Being able to be a positive influence in kids life is something she is very passionate about.

Coach Kenny

Coach Kenny

Operations Coordinator

Originally from Northeast Georgia, Coach Kenny received his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management with a Minor in Business Administration from Georgia Southern University. Before joining the Soccer Shots team in New Orleans, he spent the last few years working in Minor League Baseball in the Community Relations and Fan Engagement departments for the Gwinnett Stripers, Richmond Flying Squirrels, and Montgomery Biscuits. As the Operations Coordinator, Kenny’s main role is to ensure the efficient and effective planning and execution of each season of Soccer Shots. He also manages all communication between Soccer Shots and our partners and members.

Coach Addy

Coach Addy

Director of Development

Coach Addy grew up in Connecticut, attended college in Iowa, and then moved to New Orleans in 2011. More than a decade later, she could not be happier about her decision to make New Orleans her home. She currently lives with her husband and various pets. Addy comes from a long line of soccer players and coaches and continues in their footsteps. She loves working with children for their natural comedic talent and boundless energy. When she’s not coaching she can be found reading, gardening and completing mediocre home improvement projects.

Coach Connie

Coach Connie

Coach

Connie is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer for Simon & Boulangger Investments, LLC with over 15 years of experience in Financial and Healthcare Markets. She caters to major companies, non-profit organizations, evangelicals, and health care providers. She works well with senior executives and provides consultations for international organizations. Born in Lima, Peru and raised in Metairie Louisiana, Connie has successfully nourished her insatiable passion of raising up leaders in a unique manner. A graduate of Grace King High School, she became one of the youngest soccer captains and led the Lady Irish to the 5-A State Playoffs in 2003 and District Championship in 2004. After Hurricane Katrina struck her city in 2005, she relocated to Birmingham, Alabama where she finished college and taught leaders all around the country. In 2016 she met the love of her life and got married in 2017. Her family lived in Miami, Florida for 4 years and as a result of the pandemic, they then relocated back home to Louisiana. Connie and her spouse currently reside in Covington, LA where they are raising their one-year-old fury-child Rolf Alexander Boulangger III.

Coach Taylor

Coach Taylor

Partner Services Coordinator

Coach Taylor grew up in Raceland, LA and graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelors of Arts in English and French. Taylor is currently working towards getting her masters of teaching at the University of New Orleans. She is passionate about coaching youth soccer because her childhood coaches forever impacted her life and have given her an appreciation for the sport. When Taylor is off the soccer field, she enjoys playing guitar, drums, piano, and working on her photography.

Coach Mitchell

Coach Mitchell

Coach

Coach Mitchell grew up in Shreveport, LA, and completed his undergraduate in History at Louisiana Tech University. Coach Mitchell has a long-held passion for soccer, and being able to teach kids concrete values for life through soccer is something he loves. He is currently completing a Masters of Divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and hopes to one day lead a local church. He is so grateful for this opportunity to serve his community through Soccer Shots, and hopes that the kids under his coaching grow in love for the game and themselves.

Coach Jay

Coach Jay

Coach

Coach Jay grew up in Rockwall, Texas where he played soccer starting at the age of 4. He played competitive soccer while growing up and finished up playing in the Division 1 of North Texas Chamber Classic League Soccer just before attending college. He played intramural soccer while attending Texas A&M University to pursue a study in Geology. Upon earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Texas A&M University, Jay moved to Louisiana in 2019 to work as a Geologist. He is passionate about mentoring the youth and making a positive impact within the New Orleans community. He enjoys taking part in outdoor adventures, mountain biking, traveling, cooking and most importantly playing soccer.

Coach Andrew

Coach Andrew

Coach Andrew grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and is currently attending Tulane University. He is majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology on the pre-med track. Andrew has a deep love for the game of soccer as he has played competitively his whole life. He currently plays for the Tulane Men’s Club Soccer team. Andrew loves playing with kids, helping them build confidence, and teaching them life lessons. He wants to make a lasting positive impact in the New Orleans community.

Coach Crystal

Coach Crystal

Coach Crystal was born and raised in Harvey, Louisiana and currently attends Xavier University
of Louisiana as an undergraduate student. She aspires to become a Pediatric Pharmacist in the
future. When Crystal is not coaching, she can be found reading, painting, or writing poetry. The
privilege of helping children develop their soccer skills while also being able to witness their
growth is truly a gift to her. Seeing her students’ faces beam with joy during sessions is the
highlight of her day.

Coach Matt V

Coach Matt V

Coach Matt was born in Metairie, LA, and began playing travel soccer in middle school. He played 4 years of soccer at Jesuit High School. Currently, he attends the University of New Orleans and studies English with a concentration in Journalism. In his spare time he enjoys volunteering with gardening organizations, cooking, reading, and playing pickup soccer and basketball. He hopes to pass on his love of staying active to children.

Coach Jennifer

Coach Jennifer is originally from Los Angeles, California, but grew up in Taipei, Taiwan prior to moving to New Orleans to attend Tulane University. She played competitive soccer in middle and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and looks forward to transform her passion for soccer through teaching children valuable core values and life lessons. She is planning to enroll in medical school in the near future, and currently also works at the Ochsner Health Emergency Department. Jennifer is very excited to join the Soccer Shots team to pass along her passion!

Coach Clarinda

I grew up in New Mexico, and at the age of five I fell in love with the game of soccer. I played all throughout middle school and high school. After graduating high school I moved to Los Angeles for 2 1/2 years to be a full time volunteer at a non profit organization. There I found my passion to assist the youth and after moving to New Orleans in 2021, I could not be more happy connecting with the youth by teaching the sport that I loved. It is an honor to help the next generation build confidence in themselves. When away from the soccer field you can catch me taking classes for my undergraduate degree in psychology, cooking, and writing short stories.

Coach Victoria

Coach Victoria

Coach Victoria has lived her whole life in Metairie, LA and recently moved to Slidell, LA. She graduated from University of New Orleans with a Bachelors in Psychology and is currently getting her Masters in School Counseling from University of New Orleans. She has worked with children since she was in high school at Mount Carmel and has a passion for seeing and helping children succeed. She is excited for this opportunity to work with Soccer Shots and create a environment for children to have fun and grow.

Coach Ginny

Ginny grew up in North Carolina but has tons of family in New Orleans so it was always a second home growing up. And she now lives here full time with her lovable scruffy dog Maisy! She works remotely full time as a Customer Success Manager in tech and has tons of experience working with all types of customers. When she’s not at work or coaching, she also still plays soccer recreationally, and is also a member of the Roux La La Mardi Gras dance krewe. She is excited for the opportunity to be the kind of coach that she always looked up to growing up!

Coach Libby

Coach Libby Graduated from North Greenville University in 2020 with an bachelors degree in Intercultural Studies. She has lived in South Carolina her entire life and just recently moved to New Orleans. Libby is currently working on her Thrive certificate at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She grew up playing soccer and her favorite position is Goalkeeper. During her summers in college, she traveled the USA coaching soccer at different churches and schools. When she isn’t with her husband or her dog, you can find her working at a local coffee shop or walking the neighborhood. She’s excited to join Soccer Shots and begin coaching in New Orleans!

Coach Mary

My name is Mary Smith and I grew up in Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, Connecticut, Idaho, and now Louisiana! I attended college at Brigham Young University-Idaho and completed a Bachelors degree in Child Development. I have taught, tutored, and currently spend most of my time playing outside with my two daughters! I love interacting with children and look forward to creating a fun environment for them to learn soccer!

Coach Kaalan

Coach Kaalan is from Los Angeles, CA, and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Real Estate. He also minors in Spanish and Management. He comes from a big family so he has always been around/loved to work with kids. He understands how beneficial team sports can be in shaping kid’s confidence and how their individual efforts give them a sense of pride. He hopes to leave a positive impact on all of the kids he coaches and the city of New Orleans itself.

Coach Rue

Coach Rue was born in Fort Worth, TX. They moved to Virginia where they started playing competitive soccer. Since then, they have moved all over the country playing soccer everywhere they went. They are currently enrolled in Thomas Jefferson Academy and is a core member of their soccer team. They are passionate about art, reading, and playing soccer. Rue wants to become an art teacher and join a professional soccer league.

Coach Jennifer

Coach Jennifer was born in New Orleans, LA and raised in Honduras. She is currently attending Loyola University majoring in International Relations. She is and grew up around major soccer fans of F.C Barcelona and Real Madrid. She wants to share her passion for Soccer with others and encourage kids to live the best soccer experience.

Coach Lourdes

Coach Lourdes is from Los Angeles, California and learned Spanish as her first language. She currently attends Tulane University where she is double majoring in Communications and Theater Performance with a minor is Strategy,Leadership, and Analytics. Lourdes has played soccer all throughout her childhood through high school. She loves working with kids and forming connections with them through soccer! She is excited to work with the greater youth of New Orleans and be apart of the Soccer Shots team!

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