My passion for coaching began at a young age when I started volunteering at soccer camps in high school. I quickly found that I loved sharing my passion for the game and having a positive impact on young players. While my focus shifted to playing after graduating high school, coaching always remained something I wanted to return to.

I went on to pursue my dream of playing NCAA Division 1 soccer at Radford University. During my first season, our team won our conference and advanced to the NCAA National Tournament, an experience that gave me a firsthand understanding of the commitment, discipline, and teamwork required to compete at a high level. When the pandemic brought my time in the U.S. to an end, I returned to Canada and continued my playing career with the University of Victoria Vikes, where I had the honour of captaining the team in my final two seasons.

After competing at both the NCAA and U SPORTS levels, I knew I wanted to stay involved in the game. I graduated from the University of Victoria with a degree in Health and Recreation and began building my coaching career, working with players from grassroots through high-performance environments. I have had the opportunity to coach players as young as four years old through university athletes, including roles with Pacific FC’s BCSPL program, St. Margaret’s School, and the University of Victoria Women’s Soccer program.

My experience as both a player and coach has shaped my approach to player development and reinforced the importance of creating an environment where every player feels supported and challenged.

My coaching philosophy is rooted in three core values: respect, growth, and teamwork. I believe in giving players the right tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, while encouraging them to express their creativity and individuality. Ultimately, my goal is to help players become better soccer players while also developing the character, leadership, and teamwork skills that will benefit them beyond the field.