Meet our Coaches

Coach Jeremy has owned and directed the Mighty Kicks programs here in Northern Colorado for the last 14 years. Coach Jeremy is exceptionally grateful for the opportunity to grow the Mighty Kicks program to what it is today and to have coached and assisted in the overall development of hundreds of children in the Northern Colorado community over the last 14 years.  His goal with the program is always to provide an environment for children to learn, grow, and play while having a lasting positive impact on their development. 

Coach Jeremy grew up playing soccer at many different levels as a youth and was fortunate to be able to play the game he loves through college.  After working in collegiate athletics for seven years, he wanted to get back involved in the game of soccer. He saw a need for a soccer program for young children that not only focused on the development of soccer skills but also provided a fun and positive environment for kids to learn and grow, and he decided to start the Mighty Kicks program here in Northern Colorado. Coach Jeremy is looking forward to another season of Mighty Kicks this spring.

Coach Oliver was born in England and has played soccer his entire life. While growing up in England, he played for an academy team for multiple years before moving to America, where he continued playing throughout his high school career.

Coach Oliver recently graduated with a degree in finance from CSU. Coach Oliver has coached soccer to kids through many different organizations and partnerships with the teams he played with. This will be Coach Oliver’s 8th season as a coach for Mighty Kicks, and he has also held the role of Assistant Director for the Mighty Kicks for the last year and a half. He is excited to have the opportunity to share his passion and enjoyment for the game of soccer while making every session a positive and fun experience

Coach Harry is an experienced childcare professional with 20 years of experience playing, watching, and loving soccer. Harry grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, playing both club soccer from a young age and representing his high school at a varsity level. His experience working with children is vast, as he spent his teenage years working as a nationally certified ski instructor, and also has experience as a nanny for Northern Colorado families.

Coach Harry will be entering his 4th season as a coach for Mighty Kicks, and also recently took on the role of Assistant Director for Mighty Kicks as well. Coach Harry looks to foster a fun learning environment and, above all else, keep kids active! He’s looking forward to spreading his enthusiasm for the sport and to passing along the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect that he learned throughout his career.

Coach Will grew up in Denver and now lives in Fort Collins while attending Colorado State University, where he is pursuing a degree in Landscape Design and Contracting. In addition to his studies, he enjoys fishing and playing pick-up basketball. Coach Will played soccer through high school and is excited to give back to the sport that has given him so much.

He is in his second season with Mighty Kicks, and has prior coaching experience with the Denver Parks and Recreation program. Families can look forward to a fun, positive season with Coach Will on the field!

Coach Haiden is currently studying biology at Colorado State University with the goal of going to Veterinary School.  Coach Haiden grew up playing soccer starting at the age of 3 and fell in love with the game.  She continued to play in high school and at the club level and had plans to play in college but her career was unfortunately cut short due to an injury her senior year. 

Coach Haiden has worked with kids previously as a camp counselor for summer sports camps as well as babysitting.  She is excited to start her second season coaching with Mighty Kicks and hopes she can share her love for the game and create a fun and encouraging environment to help them learn and grow. She can’t wait to get started this spring!

Coach Brandi is in her 8th season as a Mighty Kicks coach.  Previously Coach Brandi was a preschool teacher for several years in Northern Colorado and recently went back to earn her degree in nursing.  She loves working with kids and has been working in some avenue with kids for the past 10 years (nannying, teaching, or coaching). 

Coach Brandi is looking forward to coaching this spring season and is excited to see all the kids have fun while learning a new sport and being active!

Coach LeeAnn is currently a student at Colorado State University, studying Agricultural Business. This is her third year coaching for Mighty Kicks, and she is thrilled about the upcoming season and all the memories that will be made!

Growing up in San Luis Obispo, California, Coach LeeAnn developed a love for sports, playing soccer as a kid and participating in cheer and stunt during high school. With over four years of experience as a nanny, she has gained valuable skills in childcare and youth development. Coach LeeAnn is excited to join Mighty Kicks this year because she loves helping kids discover their passions, encouraging them to develop friendships, and fostering a positive, active lifestyle.

Coach Mike is entering his 16th season of Mighty Kicks this Spring. He grew up in Scotland, where he began playing soccer at a very young age, which had a significant impact on his life.  He played at several different levels, which led him to a trial with a professional team in Scotland.  Coach Mike has several years of experience working with young children, coaching summer camps, and coaching another soccer program designed for 3-5 year olds. 

When Coach Mike is not coaching, he works part-time as a teacher in a local preschool, is a music producer, and runs yoga classes for 3-5 year olds.  Coach Mike looks forward to sharing what he has learned through his soccer experience in a fun and engaging atmosphere.  

Coach Ryder is in his second year at CSU studying forestry management, and this is his second season coaching with Mighty Kicks.  He grew up in Frisco, CO where he started playing soccer at 2 and continued to play at the club level and through high school.  Coach Ryder has coached for other recreational soccer leagues and has experience coaching ages 3 - 10 years old.

In his free time he enjoys getting out in nature and rock climbing, hiking, and snowboarding.  Coach Ryder is excited to get the fall season started and meet all of his team to share his passion for the game of soccer!

Coach Kellen is currently a Senior at CSU where he is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. This will be his second season as a Mighty Kicks coach and he is looking forward to building relationships with the kids and coaches as well as having a lot of fun through the game of soccer!

Coach Kellen grew up in Southern California where he played soccer for club and high school throughout his childhood up until his senior year. He has always had a passion as well as a great understanding of the game. In high school, he coached neighboring kids in soccer where he was able to develop an understanding of how to allow kids to build an understanding of the game, grow, and have fun! He is looking forward to this upcoming season and cannot wait to meet all of you!

Originally from Sacramento, California, Coach Zoe enjoys baking, crocheting, going to the gym, and traveling in her free time. She is currently a sophomore majoring in Health and Exercise Science with a minor in Biomedical Sciences, and aspires to become a sports medicine physician. Coach Zoe began playing soccer at the age of three and competed at a high level for fourteen years. Through her athletic background, she developed a strong appreciation for teamwork, discipline, and the role of health in performance. This is her first season coaching with Mighty Kicks, and she looks forward to sharing those values with her teams. 

She has also been actively involved in community service, volunteering with children and families at Ronald McDonald House Charities, where she helped organize activities and create a fun, supportive environment for kids during challenging times. Coach Zoe is looking forward to getting started with Mighty Kicks this spring!

Coach Ben is looking forward to starting his first season with Mighty Kicks! While he has not competed in an organized soccer league, he has spent plenty of time playing pickup soccer at parks and with friends. He is deeply passionate about the fun sports can offer and the important life lessons they teach. Coach Ben has experience working with children as a private family caregiver for three kids, two boys and a girl, who were avid soccer players. In this role, he managed their full daytime schedule while their parents were at work, gaining valuable experience supporting and engaging with children of different ages.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ben recently moved to attend Colorado State University. Sports were a big part of his childhood, and he continues to stay active through activities like disc golf and other outdoor recreation. He also enjoys slower-paced activities such as fishing, which he is especially passionate about. In fact, he is currently pursuing a degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Coach Ben is excited to get to know the kids and looks forward to having fun while playing soccer together!

Coach Mia grew up in Southern California and played soccer competitively for over 12 years on club teams and 4 years of varsity in high school. Both her skills in soccer and love for working with youth developed throughout her years of volunteering at youth-centered organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club and the Friendship Foundation.  She is currently a Health and Exercise Science major at CSU on the pre-med track. Outside of soccer, she enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and snowboarding, as well as art and cooking.

Coach Mia strives to create a positive and supportive environment where all players can develop athletically and personally. This is her first season coaching with Mighty Kicks, and she can’t wait to get started this spring!

Coach Sarah is really excited for the opportunity to create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment on the soccer field for little ones. She played soccer from 3 years old until high school competitively and continued to play for fun through college and for many years after. Playing with friends and teammates allowed her to learn so many positive skills and life lessons that she is grateful to have experienced in her developing years. 

Coach Sarah currently substitute teaches in the Thompson School District while she is pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In the past, she has had the opportunity to work with kids through teaching weekly lessons at local churches, leading a sports camp, and nannying for many families. Coach Sarah hopes to use her degree to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and support youth and adolescents with emotion regulation, relationship issues, and support their overall well-being. In the little free time she has as a graduate student, she loves reading a good book, going for walks, puzzling, skiing/snowboarding, or lake activities in the summer. This is Coach Sarah’s first season as a Mighty Kicks coach, and she is looking forward to sharing her passion for soccer and having fun doing it!

Coach Izzy is a Sophomore studying psychology at CSU. She has played and loved soccer for over 16 years! Over this time, she has played lots of rec soccer, some club, and played last year for UCCS. Last summer, she also played semi-pro at CO Pride to Pro and got to do lots of coaching for kids ranging from 8 to 18. While she doesn’t play anymore, Coach Izzy absolutely loves kids and is excited to stay involved in the game! 

Coach Izzy is currently a mentor for CSU Campus Connections. This is a research lab and service learning course that pairs college students with disadvantaged youth to help them foster resilience in a clinical, therapeutic setting. She has also been a summer nanny for the past 3 years and regularly babysits for Northern Colorado families. Coach Izzy was lucky enough to grow up all around Colorado, and loves to get out and explore our wonderful state! She also likes to do yoga, weight-lifting, and is an Intern for the CSU Multifaith & Belief Initiative. Coach Izzy is so excited to start her first season with Mighty Kicks, and can’t wait to see you on the field!

Coach Cole has had the pleasure of playing high-level youth academy soccer in Spain throughout his middle school years. His experience with childcare ranges from 40+ accumulated hours babysitting ages 5-10 to early exposure to more educational opportunities just like this! Although he spent most of his early childhood here in Fort Collins, Coach Cole’s family moved away to Europe for 5 years for his brother's soccer career, but he decided to come back around 2021 to finish school and pursue higher education.

Coach Cole loves to play soccer, golf, climb, and lift weights in his free time, and is studying to be a physical therapist with a focus on helping high-level athletes so that he can still be close to the action! This is his first season with Mighty Kicks, and he is looking forward to sharing his skills and advanced knowledge of the game with his groups.

Coach Andrea grew up right here in Fort Collins! She has played soccer for about 16 years of her life, including high school soccer and club travel. This will be her first season with Mighty Kicks, but she is an experienced soccer coach, having worked professionally for a youth soccer camp in town.

Outside of soccer, Coach Andrea loves to hang out with friends and family, go to the gym, and spend lots of time outdoors! She is currently studying at CSU and is majoring in social work. Coach Andrea is looking forward to having lots of fun this spring, and can’t wait to get started!

Coach Aidan spent his youth playing recreational soccer and enjoys it as a fun way to stay active, burn energy, and bring happiness! He has a lot of childcare experience through working at a summer camp and coaching ice hockey, where he developed strong skills in engaging with children and creating a positive learning environment.

Originally from Palo Alto, California, Coach Aidan enjoys spending his time outdoors, especially camping and hiking, as well as playing any and all sports! Coach Aidan loves animals, and hopes to work at a zoo in the future. This is his first season as a Mighty Kicks coach, and he is excited to bring his experience and energy to the program!

Coach Madison has played soccer for 13 years, competing on travel, recreational, and school teams. She grew up around the sport through her family and also spent a few years living in Germany, where soccer is a major part of the culture.

Coming from a military family, she moved frequently but spent most of her time in Northern Virginia. She brings eight years of childcare experience through babysitting and has also volunteered as a teacher’s assistant at a local elementary school in Virginia.

As the older sister to a 12-year-old brother, she has developed strong patience and leadership skills. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, watching movies, and staying active. She is excited to start her first season of Mighty Kicks and looks forward to helping make the season a great experience for all players!