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 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 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 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 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 Jason, a father of three, was born and raised in Bartow, Florida and has been playing soccer since he was in high school. He loves working with kids and making a positive impact in their lives. This season you may catch him pretending to be his favorite animal, a lion! He says lions are his favorite animal because they enjoy relaxing and are laid back, but can show strength, confidence, and be brave! Coach Jason is excited to leave a lasting impression on the kids he teaches and bring his patience and kindness to every session on Soccer Island!

*COMING SOON*