Coaches
Hello from Coach Sarah
My name is Sarah Vigil, 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!”
EMAIL ME: COACHSARAH@SOCCERKIDS.COM
Hello from Coach Toni!
My name is Toni Sander and each week, as Coach Toni, I have the honor of not only teaching your children the beautiful game of soccer, but also contributing to your child’s growth and development through this fantastic program we know as SoccerKids.
I have played soccer for most of my life, starting at the youth level in AYSO with parent coaches, high school and three years of club soccer. My ‘career’ has spanned college intramurals, women’s premier and semi-pro at the regional level. My most exciting memories are having had the opportunity to play against the likes of Sissi, Brandi Chastain and the Japanese National Women’s team. Soccer has been a lifelong passion of mine and I will continue to play until I can’t!
Off the field, I am a social worker by training. I spent ten years in the fields of mental health and child welfare working with children and families before stopping to start a family of my own. I realized SoccerKids would be a great opportunity to return to my work with children in a positive, creative environment teaching a sport that I love.
EMAIL ME: COACHTONI@SOCCERKIDS.COM
Hello from Coach Lety!
My name is Lety Byrne, also known as Coach Lety to the SoccerKids of Marin and San Francisco. I grew up in the Central Valley playing soccer at the young age of 4 and well into my young adult years both for fun and competitively. As a current Early Childhood Education major in SF, I have learned the proper tools to help children develop basic soccer skills and even enhance their social skills on and off the soccer field. I find soccer to be an amazing sport to help younger children develop their motor skills and spatial awareness while most of all having FUN.
My professor said something yesterday that made me say hmmmmm. He wondered why parents were adamant about a licensed trained professional for their child’s education prior to 3pm, but not afterwords. It made me appreciate the SoccerKids program and it’s part in hiring staff that are trained in childhood education.
As a head coach for SoccerKids, I hope to use my education to help leave a positive impact on your child’s experience with soccer while helping them love the sport just as much as I do.
EMAIL ME: COACHLETY@SOCCERKIDS.COM
Hello from Coach Dash!
My name is Dashiell MacNamara, but most know me as Coach Dash. Growing up in San Francisco I had the opportunity to play soccer from a young age, and develop my love for the game in a very similar environment to the one at SoccerKids. After growing up playing for club teams all over the bay area I went on to play division 1 soccer at UC Davis, and then continued playing in the NPSL.
I have coached kids at all levels, from high school, to middle school, to first time players. I am so happy to be a part of the amazing program that is SoccerKids, and it’s continued growth in San Francisco.
The value of great coaching from an early age cannot be understated. And while I credit much of my success and passion for soccer to my earliest coaches, I recognize now that they taught me much more than just soccer. My goal is not just to develop your child’s skills and passion for soccer, but to cultivate an environment in which they recognize creativity, determination, and teamwork, will help them achieve their goals (no pun intended).
I can’t wait to coach your child and have another awesome, crazy, frustrating, rewarding, silly, wonderful, fun day playing soccer!
EMAIL ME: COACHDASH@SOCCERKIDS.COM
Hello from Coach Sean!
My name is Sean O’Brien, also known as Coach Sean to SoccerKids of San Francisco. I was born and raised in San Francisco and my love for playing soccer started when I was just 3 years and continued to Sacred Heart HS and Division 1 soccer at Saint Mary’s College! Playing soccer at such a young age has taught me more than just being skillful with the ball but also about sportsmanship, positive reinforcement, and strong social skills. I pride myself in always learning new ways to help your kid be successful and tapping into their creativity on and off the field.
I am delighted to be part of the SoccerKids program in San Francisco and cannot wait to share my passion and the opportunities this sport can reveal for your child. My goal is to ensure a fun, safe, and positive environment while ensuring every player gets their needs met.
I’m very much looking forward to lots of laughing, learning, and playing another fantastic day of soccer!!
EMAIL ME: COACHSEAN@SOCCERKIDS.COM