Meet The Coaches

Coach Orlando grew up in Florida. He began playing soccer when he was 12 and rapidly gained the love for the sport and all of its teachings. After High School, he went off to college in Orlando, FL and obtained a Criminal Justice degree. There, he began sharing his passion for the sport coaching for the Orlando City Youth Academy, a local High School, Club teams and development programs. In 2015 he moved to North Carolina and started to pursue what he is most passionate about within Soccer Shots, developing character in young minds through soccer, just as someone did for him as a young 7-year-old boy. Coach Orlando and our Soccer Shots North Salt Lake City team are grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community and contribute to shaping young minds in the beautiful area of Salt Lake.

Coach Edwin grew up in Mexico. He has been playing soccer since he was 3 years old. Edwin has had the opportunity to play with the professional team: Pachuca Futbol Club in Hidalgo, Mexico since he was 8 years old until he was 16 years old. Coach Edwin moved to Salt Lake City in 2020 and graduated from Hunter High School the following year in 2021. He enjoys playing soccer, running, outdoor activities, and anything that makes his body move and is challenging. Coach Edwin knows the important role of coach on a young mind, which is one of the many reasons why he is looking to make an impact in our little one’s lives, by showing them how much we can learn and have fun in and off soccer island.

Coach Cameron grew up in West Jordan and played soccer for West Jordan High School. The love for soccer came soon after his dad took him to a Real Salt Lake match when he was 8 years old. Ever since, it is tough to catch him going several hours without playing or having a soccer ball at his feet.  Coach Cam loves collecting anything Spider-Man and Star Wars related. In his free time, he watches the Premier League, Anime, and loves to hang out with his family and 3 dogs! Coach Cam can’t wait to meet you on soccer island, and if you see him around, ask him who his favorite soccer team is.

Coach Maggie was born and raised in Draper, Utah. She has played soccer for almost 17 years, playing for Sparta United and Corner Canyon High School. Currently, Coach Maggie is still clocking in soccer hours for the UVU Women’s soccer team, as well as being a student at UVU. She is majoring in exercise science, aspiring to be an athletic trainer. In her free time, she loves adventuring in the great outdoors, playing ukulele, and watching a good tv show. Coach Maggie has always loved watching youngsters play soccer and is excited to have the opportunity to contribute towards our friends love for the game.

Coach Ally grew up in Provo and moved to Salt Lake City after High School to attend the University of Utah. She started playing soccer at 6 years of age and continued playing through high school. She now competes for the University of Utah’s track and field team, while also studying psychology and health. Soccer has always been a big part of Coach Ally’s life, and she aspires to help other soccer friends gain the same love for the sport. Coach Ally can most often be found sleeping, eating, running or coaching.

Coach Anika grew up in Denver, Colorado. She has played sports since she could walk, including soccer, football and basketball. She gained a love for not only the athletic aspect but all the sense of community that comes with being in a team environment. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Utah and majoring in civil engineering. In her free time, you will find coach Anika skiing, playing the piano, and/or taking naps. Coach Anika cannot wait to be an important part on watching our friends grow and excel both in soccer and in helping to build their character.

Coach Mary is a native to the state of Utah. She has been a massive soccer fan since she was a child. Played soccer up until she graduated from high school. Coach Mary loves the USWNT and watches every game. Outside of soccer, she loves to read, hike, trail run, and cook. She has been working with children for over a decade now and is super excited to be a coach with Soccer Shots to combine two of her passions, children and soccer! Perhaps ask Coach Mary what her favorite cooking recipe is?