Staff
Our staff is dedicated to equipping our coaches and volunteers to serve our youth and our city.
Bethany Edwards, Director of Spark
Bethany was first introduced to sports ministries in Dallas, Texas where she worked with a refugee outreach soccer program. She graduated from Covenant College with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Community Development. Bethany started playing soccer at 5 years old and loves to see the way sports builds relationships and brings people together.
Anne Charlotte Hooper, Coach Trainer
AC has been involved with soccer ministry since 2012. She played soccer and graduated from Covenant College with a Bachelors degree in Economics and Community Development and from Belhaven University with a Masters in Business Administration. AC has been playing soccer since the age of five and loves seeing how the sport builds relationships and bridges communities. As a native Floridian she is an avid fan of the Florida Gators!
Jose Ramirez, Director of Competitive Programs
Jose has over five years of experience working with youth sports in the Chattanooga area. In 2015, he graduated from UTC with a Bachelors of International Studies in Latin American Culture and Spanish. Jose strives to create thriving and healthy community by building intentional relationships through the beautiful game of soccer.
Stefan Arroyo, Director of Recreational Programs and Events
Stefan graduated from Berry College with a Bachelors degree in Biology and has over 4 years of experience in mentoring and youth development. Stefan is passionate about community development through identifying and empowering young leaders.
Coaches
Our coaches are trained in Whole Life coaching to help address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs in their players, aiding in their development and preparedness for adulthood.
Volunteers
Volunteers assist with coaching, game day operations and our Adopt-a-Team initiative.
