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Our Coaches

Meet Okanagan Coaches

Kathleen Shandley

Coaching Manager

Madeline McIntyre-Ponsioen

Lead Coach

Laura McKee

Lead Coach

Yanna Beaudet

Lead Coach

Clara Tkachuk

Lead Coach

Colleen Mckee

Lead Coach

Greta Kilistoff

Lead Coach

Eden Watson

Lead Coach

Nathan King

Lead Coach

Vaughn Schaus

Franchisee

Hannah Ruybal

Lead Coach

Sukhmani Boparai

Lead Coach

Ishpreet Boparai

Lead Coach

Ella Burton

Lead Coach

Brooklyn Carr

Lead Coach

Madeline Wowryk

Lead Coach

Julia Rae

Lead Coach

Zoe Dimopoulos

Lead Coach

Kathleen Shandley

Coaching Manager

Kathleen has been with Little Kickers since September of 2025, and when she’s not working she’s either biking, at the gym, or playing soccer. Kathleen is currently a 3rd student studying Health and Exercise Sciences with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology at UBCO. She loves working with kids and has been volunteering with pediatric occupational therapy clinics which ties in with her interest in movement and working with kids.

Laura McKee

Lead Coach

Laura has been with Little Kickers since September of 2025. Her hobbies are travelling, baking and theatre. She’s currently studying English and drama at UBCO. Laura has also been a babysitter since she was 11!

Yanna Beaudet

Lead Coach

Yanna has been with Little Kickers since February of 2023. Yanna’s hobbies are pretty much doing anything outdoors, no matter the season. She also loves to knit, colour and read. Yanna just finished her bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Sciences with a minor in Psychology. Yanna recently started working at a centre with daycares and a preschool. “I feel very blessed to work for Little Kickers and the centre – I get to play with kids for a living!”

Colleen Mckee

Lead Coach

Colleen has been coaching with Little Kickers for one year. Her hobbies include snowboarding, baking and hiking. Colleen is currently at UBCO finishing her degree in Health and Exercise Science. You can also find Colleen working at Old Spaghetti Factory and she’s also a student ambassador at UBCO!

Greta Kilistoff

Lead Coach

Greta has just started at Little Kickers and has been with us since Jan 2026. She loves to paint. Greta is currently a senior in high school. She also works at a local movie theatre.

Eden Watson

Lead Coach

Eden has been with Little Kickers since March 2025. She loves running, reading, boating and hiking. In addition to coaching, she also works at Boston Pizza.

Nathan King

Lead Coach

Nathan has been with Little Kickers since January 2025. His hobbies include playing sports (especially soccer), he loves music, plays the piano and also enjoys hanging out with friends and family. Nathan is currently a student studying to become a teacher. He also works at A&W and as a landscaper during the summer months.

Brooklyn Carr

Lead Coach

Brooklyn has been with Little Kickers since March 28th 2025. Her hobbies include snowboarding, hockey and running. She’s currently studying Therapy Assistance at Okanagan College while working towards pursuing a degree in Physiotherapy.