Meet The Coaches

I am Coach Kim! I am a mom of 3, former HS math teacher, and lover of all things health and fitness. When I am not working, you can find me training for some type of endurance race, playing with my kids, tutoring, or cooking something new! Soccer has been a passion of mine for a very long time. I was able to play in high school, college, and then until I started having kids. The life lessons I learned and the friendships I made through soccer still thrive. My love for the beautiful game runs deep, and I am thrilled to be able to share all this sport has to offer!

Hello there! My name is Luke and I love soccer. I attended undergrad in Winona Lake, Indiana; my wife and I moved to Pittsburgh in June 2023. I was first introduced to the beautiful game of soccer at the age of 2 and was blessed to play for 3 years in college. I want to share my love and passion for soccer to the young people and I hope this sport will have a positive impact on your children as it has for me. I have learned many valuable lessons as a soccer player, and now I get the opportunity to be a soccer coach and pass along these same valuable lessons!

Coach John is originally from the UK & has been involved in coaching soccer in his community since 2007 & has been a certified FIFA Referee since 2011. He is an avid fan of the sport for what it teaches us about the importance of teamwork & building friendships. John has recently retired from a career in learning & development & teaching & is very excited about passing on his passion for the game to your children through the Soccer Shots program.

Hello! My name is Chris Schutte and I have lived my entire life here in Pittsburgh. I am blessed to be the father of 3 young, very active sons and the foster parent to an outstanding young man who recently graduated from the culinary program at IUP. I am thrilled to finally return to Soccer Island with my friends while we all get back to a little bit of normalcy! I love coaching here at Soccer Shots because it combines my passion for sports and my love of working with children. Being involved with sports since I was a child has taught me valuable lessons about commitment, dedication, effort and teamwork that I still apply to my life on a daily basis, and I look forward to helping your children learn these same values while we have lots of fun!

Hi, I am Coach Jason. Growing up, I played football, baseball, and track. My daughter started playing soccer at age 3 and I have been in love with the game since. I am a volunteer coach, certified referee, and board member at my local club. I enjoy teaching the skills needed for the game, but more importantly, the life lessons and skills that come along with playing soccer. In my free time, I enjoy distance running and volunteering with groups in my community.

My name is Coach Steve and I am excited to get to know everyone. I am an IT professional who has taken an interest in soccer through my kids. I have three girls and one boy who have all been through or are currently in Soccer Shots programs. Two of the girls are now playing on school teams as well. Four kids have taught me a lot but I learn more everyday. Now it will be my pleasure to help pass on some of that soccer knowledge to you.

Hi, I’m Coach Matt Ambrose! I grew up playing soccer and played competitively through college. After graduating I took work very seriously. I started working in finance, leaving that field to start and run my own small business. Then thanks to my kids, I got into coaching youth soccer in 2014, and now I take having fun very seriously. I joined the coaching staff in 2020. Before that, all 3 of my kids had participated in the Soccer Shots program. I am super excited to help teach your child the same great lessons I saw the program enrich my children with.

I am a 2018 Bethany College graduate, after graduating I found my way to the Pittsburgh Area where I began to work with Foster Kids and I have loved every second of it since starting 3 years ago. I’ve always had a passion for Soccer and got the opportunity to play 2 years in College and 4 years in High School. Soccer has forever had a special place in my heart and I am so excited to get back into by coaching youth!

Hi, my name is Coach Joey! I was born and raised in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. My soccer career started when I was 2 years old. As a teenager I started coaching soccer while playing for my high school soccer team. Currently, I coach soccer for both my son’s in-house and travel teams. Soccer has always been a big part of my life and I cannot wait to share my passion and knowledge with your children.

My Name is Jhon-Fredy Krebs. I am a full time college student and I have played soccer all my life. I have been lucky enough to be on the Quaker Valley high school soccer team that won states twice in my time there. I was brought to Soccer Shots because of my passion for soccer as well as my joy from bringing others closer to the sport.

Hi everyone, my name is Gracie Voigt! I played soccer from age 3 all the way up through high school. I am excited to get back into it and help educate kids about the world of SOCCER. I graduated from Ohio University and now work as the Marketing and Social Media manager for a transportation company in Sewickley, PA. In my free time I enjoy hiking, exploring Pittsburgh, and going out to eat with my boyfriend! I am so excited to share my love of soccer with you and your kiddos!

Hi, I am Coach Heath. I am the father of two daughters. GIRL DAD! My oldest daughter started with Soccer Shots at two years old. My experience with Soccer Shots as a parent sparked my interest in becoming a coach! I have always been a kid at heart who loves to play outdoors. There are many valuable lessons to be learned from youth sports, but most importantly create a positive, fun and safe environment for the children to learn patience and respect for others.