Meet Calgary NE & Airdrie Coaches
Marlyn
Franchise Owner
Rebecca
Operations Manager
Daren
Coach Manager
Israel
Head Coach
JP
Head Coach
Sam
Head Coach
Juan
Lead Coach
Rebecca
Operations Manager
Coach Rebecca works hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly while also bringing 11 years of coaching experience and 5 years with Little Kickers. Her favourite part of coaching is watching children grow in confidence and come out of their shells on the field. She’s a big fan of Canadian soccer stars like Christine Sinclair and Jessie Fleming. Rebecca lives in Airdrie, AB with her husband—who she married in a memorable front lawn COVID wedding in 2020—and their dog Winston.
Daren
Coach Manager
Coach Daren brings an incredible 31 years of coaching experience to the field and has been a valued part of Little Kickers for the past 3 years. He loves that coaching keeps him feeling young and energized, and he’s especially passionate about teaching 1- and 2-touch passing to help players build confidence and teamwork. A proud dad of three and grandpa to four, Daren has even had the joy of coaching all of his grandchildren through the Little Kickers program—making his role extra special both on and off the pitch.
Juan
Lead Coach
Coach Juan has been coaching with Little Kickers for 3 years and brings 15 years of playing experience to every session. He’s passionate about helping kids grow and loves seeing their skills improve week by week. His favourite activity to run is 1v1 drills, where players can build confidence and creativity. A true soccer enthusiast, Juan’s love for the game extends beyond coaching—his favourite player is Federico Valverde, and when he’s not coaching, you’ll still find him immersed in all things soccer.