Hello from Coach Jaime!
My name is Jaime Parady, but most know me as Coach Jaime. In 2002, I developed SoccerKids in San Francisco to teach children between the ages of 3.5 and 8 years of age the wonderful game of soccer. With such an enthusiastic soccer community in Marin, I am excited to lead SoccerKids classes on the other side of the bridge.
I have over 14 years experience teaching children the game of soccer and hold the top state level and National Youth Coaching Licenses. Those are all great on paper, but what I am really proud of is my ability to help your child grow as a soccer player and as a person while on the soccer field. During a SoccerKids class I create a very positive atmosphere where having fun, trying your best, and good sportsmanship are much more important than winning. The final score of a SoccerKids game is always "Fun to Fun!"
Hello from Coach Shawn!
Known also as Coach Shawn, I am a lead coach for SoccerKids in San Francisco. After my college goalkeeping days came to an end, I started teaching children the game of soccer. Ten years and several coaching licenses later, I am excited to share the world’s most popular sport with your children.
Some of you may be asking "why soccer?" Most of us live very urban lifestyles in SF, which includes tight living quarters and even tighter schedules. Children need outdoor activities that make them happy, keep them engaged, and help them stay fit. The playground is a great outlet, but a structured play time that teaches them a sport they can play for the rest of their lives is invaluable.
Soccer, by far, is the most age-appropriate first sport for children. Unlike baseball and other sports that use hands, kicking a soccer ball incorporates the same large motor skills children use to walk. Hand-eye coordination develops later in life. Aerobically, the degree of activity a child gets playing soccer is many times that of the most demanding baseball game. The simplicity of the game is perfect for the young player. A coach need only point in the correct direction and remind them "NO HANDS FOR SOCCER!"
Hello from Coach Sarah!
My name is Sarah Kaminsky, but to your children I'm Coach Sarah. I am a lead coach for SoccerKids programs in Marin County. I have over 25 years playing experience, including being a member of the UC Berkeley Women's Soccer Team, and have been teaching children the game of soccer for over 10 years. I currently hold the United States Soccer Federation "E" coaching license.
Prior to joining Soccerkids I received my California Clear Teaching Credential in Early Childhood, Master's degree in Elementary Education, and was a founding teacher at Cow Hollow Preschool in San Francisco.
I believe that children have amazing potential and through the developmentally appropriate curriculum SoccerKids provides, will have fun learning and playing the sport. I have spent the past 10 years advocating for children and I continue to do so with Soccerkids. I love working with children and find them brilliant little people! Watching them grow and learn in a non-competitive atmosphere makes me feel lucky and excited to go to work everyday. I can truly say "I love my job!"
Hello from Coach Alex!
Hello, my name is Alex Mandrusov or as most kids call me, Coach Alex. Coaching licenses coupled with my experience working with kids have given me a great understanding of what it takes to coach kids.
A degree in kinesiology from Long Beach State led to a elementary school teaching job in San Jose. As a physical education teacher I learned the physical, as well as psychological and social benefits of excercise. My job playing characters at children's parties helped me understand that the best way to connect with kids was with humor.
These, along with an understanding of how to keep a balance between discipline and fun, will ensure that your child will have a rewarding experience learning soccer. I look forward to seeing you on the field where the final score of every game is always fun to fun.
