Meet The Coaches

Coach Ed was born and raised in Brazil, a place that lives and breathes soccer. He majored in Electrical Engineering and played soccer his whole life, including in high school and college. His passion for soccer and all the benefits that the sport has brought into his life are beyond words. He is looking forward to positively impacting children, parents, coaches and the community, pursuing excellence in every action and decision. He has 3 children which are his inspiration to pursue this career.

Coach Banks was born in Lagos, Nigeria and has been playing soccer since he was only 2 years old, even playing one year of college soccer at North Carolina State University in the ACC. With over 15 years’ experience in the non-profit and education industries, Banks brings a “people first” leadership style to soccer shots. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of South Florida and holds a master’s degree in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy. Coach Banks will tell you that there is nothing more important than building the confidence of every child, and no better way to do that than through the sport of soccer.

Coach Sergio was born in Bogotá, Colombia and has been playing soccer both recreationally and competitively for as long as he can remember. Growing up in the bustling city, he would play anywhere he could find. He was overjoyed to discover the large, lush fields suburban Orlando had to offer when he moved to the U.S. at the age of seven. Sergio’s 5+ years of experience working as an entertainer and photographer has harnessed his joy of working alongside children. He cannot stress enough how rewarding it is every day not only to teach his favorite sport, but to also help kids grow and have an actively positive impact on the community.

Coach Matt was born in Derby, England and moved over to Florida at 9 years old. Coaching has been his passion since he was 24 years old. It’s all he has been doing since then. He loves introducing this beautiful game to the children! Coach Matt holds a USSF D license. He attends Lake Sumter State Collage for his associates degree, and Lakeside Church in Oakland and he hopes to make a lasting impact within your community.

Coach Elise was born and raised in Buffalo, New York where her passion for the game of soccer began. At the age of 5 years old, her mother enrolled her in a youth soccer program and little Elise fell in LOVE with being on a “team” with all her new friends and an awesome coach to help teach her what soccer was really all about, having FUN! But, just 10 years later, at age 15, she got her first job coaching soccer for that very same recreation center. Throughout the years of her coaching career, Coach Elise, has had the amazing opportunity to share her passion for how the game of soccer can positively impact the lives of children and their communities. She hopes to inspire kids to pursue the sport that has taught her so much throughout her own life. She brings 5 years of experience coaching at Soccer Shots in Maryland.

Coach Amy was born in Boston, Massachusetts where her passion for soccer began at a young age, helping her dad coach other kids at his sports camp! She has always loved sports from gymnastics running to soccer, Coach Amy has always loved to be active. After graduating high school, Coach Amy moved abroad to work as a nanny. She spent 4 years traveling around Europe working with different families. She is currently working towards a Bachelors Degree to become an elementary school PE teacher!

Coach Jan was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and coming from a military family, has moved pretty much everywhere. He recently graduated from Clarks Summit University, where he was also a part of the men’s soccer team. Jan will be furthering his education at the University of South Florida to receive his doctorate in physical therapy. His desire to serve people translates directly onto the field, as he loves coaching kids and inspiring them to be better versions of themselves everyday.

Coach Jesse was born in Denver, Colorado. After growing up in Colorado and Michigan, he spent 10 years in the Marines, before moving to Florida in 2018. He started playing soccer regularly at the beginning of high school and hasn’t stopped playing since. Coach Jesse has always had a passion for teaching and mentoring. He credits Soccer Shots with allowing him the unique opportunity to play soccer, stay active, and do so while making a lasting impression teaching the youth.

Coach Suf is a first generation American who was born in San Francisco, California. He played soccer for as long as he could remember, from recreational leagues to competitive levels to international tournaments. Sufian has come to realize how the values he took from playing soccer has shaped him into a community leader, and wants to pass the knowledge on to the next generation of youth players. He is looking forward to positively impacting your family on your journey through soccer.

Coach Alyssa was born in Chesterfield, Michigan. Alyssa attended Muskingum University and has a bachelors degree in early childhood education. She moved to Florida to start off her teaching career, and is a first grade teacher in Lake Alfred Florida. Alyssa has played multiple sports her whole life. She decided to start coaching because she wanted to be more a part of the community and to work with kids!! She wants her kids to look back later in life and remember the fun/educational times at Soccer Shots!

Coach Paula is a first-generation American raised in Centeal Florida. Growing up a tennis player, Paula watched and practiced soccer with her Jamaican family her whole life, playing recreational at the University of Central Florida. Paula loves the sport and children and joined Soccer Shots to share that passion. She is currently pursuing screenwriting and acting in hopes to inspire imaginatives like herself.

Coach Rymer (or Sebastian) is originally from the Bronx, New York. Growing up in such a place as New York, he turned to sports as a way to help impact his community. After many years of living in the city, he set off on his adventure and has been touring the United States, visiting many places but ultimately settling down in Orlando, Florida! After settling down, he was able to work for many great jobs including opening the store for The NBA experience. Here, he was able to gain knowledge on coaching and interactions with the many amazing faces that crossed his path! With all of the knowledge he accumulated through interactions around the world, he continues to push the boundaries on how we can make an impact on our communities and tries to inspire to others to join in and do the same!

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