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.