Meet our Coaches

Coach Jeremy has owned and directed the Mighty Kicks programs here in Northern Colorado for the last 15 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 fall.

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. He 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 10th season as a coach for Mighty Kicks, and he has also held the role of Assistant Director for the Mighty Kicks for the last 2 years. 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.

Coach Harry will be entering his 7th 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 Brandi is in her 10th 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 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. 

This is Coach Will’s 3rd season coaching with Mighty Kicks, and he is excited to bring his experience and energy to the fall season. Families can look forward to a fun, positive season with Coach Will on the field!

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. This is her third season with Mighty Kicks, and she’s looking forward to bringing her experience and energy to the field. Coach Andrea is looking forward to having lots of fun this fall, and can’t wait to get started!

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 third season with Mighty Kicks, and he is looking forward to sharing his skills and advanced knowledge of the game with his groups.

Coach Sterling has played competitive soccer his whole life, including the chance to play with local players while studying in Florence, Italy. He is currently a senior at Colorado State University and is entering his second season coaching with Mighty Kicks.

Coach Sterling loves helping players improve, have fun, and fall in love with the game just as he did. He cannot wait to meet his players and get out on the field together!

Coach Jolene grew up in Portland, Oregon, and has been playing soccer since she was five years old. Coach Jolene played club soccer for 11 years and competed at the national level. She began coaching youth soccer three years ago and has experience working with players ages 5–10. Coach Jolene is excited to bring her love of soccer, teamwork, and positive energy to Mighty Kicks!

Coach Jolene is currently in her first year at Colorado State University, majoring in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability. Outside of soccer, she enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and camping, as well as spending time with friends and family. Coach Jolene looks forward to getting to know her players, creating a fun and encouraging environment, and helping kids develop a love for soccer.

Coach Jesse is a junior studying Health and Exercise Science in Fort Collins. Originally from a small suburb of Chicago, he has played soccer for as long as he can remember. He started in AYSO before moving to club soccer and continues to play intramural soccer at CSU.

Coach Jesse primarily played defense and enjoys teaching the importance of the position, which he feels often goes unrecognized. He has worked with children in a variety of settings, from outdoor education to sports camps, and loves creating a team environment where kids can have fun and be themselves.

Outside of soccer, Coach Jesse enjoys rock climbing, snowboarding, and exploring the mountains. After school, he hopes to become a Physician Assistant specializing in orthopedics, sports, and athletic training.

Coach Dahlia has played soccer since she was ten years old, including in college, and still plays co-ed soccer for fun. If she could write a ten-page paper without doing any research, it would be about soccer!

Coach Dahlia has been a teacher for three years and is currently studying for her master’s degree in K–12 Art Education. Outside of soccer, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her pets. If she could have any superpower, she would choose the ability to talk to animals and plants.

Coach Eva grew up right here in Fort Collins. She has played soccer since she was four years old and played competitively through college. Coach Eva has volunteered as a youth soccer coach and referee for local clubs since she was 15, and she also has childcare experience as a nanny and babysitter for children ages 0–11.

Outside of soccer, Coach Eva enjoys baking, paddleboarding, reading, and spending time outdoors. She graduated from CSU this past spring with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and hopes to attend medical school in the future.

Coach Kayla started playing soccer at three years old and played through high school. She now enjoys playing soccer just for fun! Coach Kayla also has around six years of experience working with children through summer camps, environmental education, and school-based work. She is excited to combine her two passions: soccer and working with kids.

Outside of soccer, Coach Kayla loves spending time outdoors, especially camping, hiking, paddleboarding, and skiing. She also enjoys pottery classes and playing pickleball. Coach Kayla is looking forward to sharing her love for soccer and creating a fun, positive environment on the field this fall.

Coach Caroline is starting her first season with Mighty Kicks! Originally from a small town in Ohio, she moved to Fort Collins about six years ago to pursue her bachelor’s degree. Coach Caroline has worked as a behavior therapist with youth and adolescents for the past five years and is currently pursuing her master’s degree to continue in the field.

Coach Caroline played soccer for more than 15 years on both club and school teams and has several years of experience coaching players ages 3–14 in a club setting. She is thrilled to get back into the world of soccer and is ready for a fun season!

Coach Baileigh is a freshman at Colorado State University studying Health and Exercise Science with a focus in nursing. Originally from Colorado, she has played soccer since she was three years old and has competed since age nine.

Coach Baileigh has coached youth soccer with Colorado United Soccer Club since 2021, working with players of different ages and skill levels. She enjoys helping young athletes build confidence, develop skills, and, most importantly, learn to love the game.

Outside of school and soccer, Coach Baileigh enjoys spending time with family and friends and staying active. She is passionate about healthcare and hopes to pursue a career as a NICU nurse. Coach Baileigh is excited to coach this fall, get to know her players, and create a fun, positive environment where they can grow both on and off the field.

Coach Juliana Beernink has been playing soccer since middle school. Her Junior year in high school she and her team took home the 2A championship state title. She led the team as team captain for her Senior year.

Coach Juliana graduated as Valedictorian from Loveland Classical Schools. While in middle school and highschool, Juliana volunteered for kids sports camps and worked as a babysitter and was a karate instructor for a period of time. After completing her personal training certificate she is currently studying health and exercise science at CSU while also assistant coaching at a middle school. This will be Juliana's first season at mighty kicks and looks forward to encouraging the kids to learn and have fun. Juliana aims to help kids stay active and grow a passion for soccer.

Coach Mateo is originally from Austin, Texas, where his favorite summer activity is swimming at Barton Springs. He is currently studying Ecosystem Science and Sustainability at Colorado State University.

While Coach Mateo has not played organized soccer recently, he enjoys playing with friends and attending drop-in games. He grew up playing hockey and has coached children since he was 12, including as a hockey coach and learn-to-skate coach.

Outside of coaching, Coach Mateo enjoys playing hockey and golf, hiking, playing video games, and learning guitar. He is excited to bring his experience working with kids and his enthusiasm for sports to Mighty Kicks.

Coach Tasha grew up here in Fort Collins and has been playing soccer since she was three years old, including competitively on a local club travel team. Although this is her first season coaching, Coach Tasha has spent the past 10 years working closely with children as a nanny and direct service provider supporting children with disabilities.

When she is not on the field, Coach Tasha enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her standard poodle, Timber. She is excited to be a part of Mighty Kicks and cannot wait for the fall season to begin!

Coach Sebastian grew up playing soccer at a small sports complex in Mexico City, where his uncle’s passion for fútbol inspired his own lifelong love of the game. Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, Coach Sebastian moved to Mexico City as a young child before later returning to Colorado. He enjoys playing both soccer and volleyball outdoors.

Coach Sebastian has two years of experience teaching private and group swim lessons for children ages 0–12. He focuses on helping kids have fun, be silly, build life skills, manage emotions, learn from failure, and stay safe in the water. This past summer, he also worked as a nature educator with Wild Bear Nature Center in Nederland, Colorado, leading games and environmental learning experiences with young children.

Coach Sebastian is currently studying Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. He loves birdwatching and can confidently identify more than 20 bird species by sound. His first language is Spanish, and he is excited to bring his love of soccer, positive energy, and experience working with kids to Mighty Kicks.