Our Coaching Staff

Mentors For Active Childhoods

Certified coaches dedicated to safety, skill development, and building confidence in every child through fun, structured sports programs.

Alex Rivera - Head Soccer Coach
soccer
USSF License C · First Aid Certified

Alex Rivera

Head Soccer Coach

Former youth academy player with 8 years of experience teaching tactical awareness and ball control to young athletes.

Specialties
DribblingTeam TacticsPassing
8+ YrsYouth Coaching
1:8 RatioFocus Area
Sarah Jenkins - Lead Gymnastics Instructor
gymnastics
USA Gymnastics L4 · CPR Certified

Sarah Jenkins

Lead Gymnastics Instructor

Specialist in motor skill development, flexibility training, and building confidence through progressive floor routines.

Specialties
FlexibilityBalanceCoordination
500+Students Taught
100% SafetyFocus Area
Mike Thompson - Senior Swim Instructor
swimming
WSI Certified · Lifeguard Pro

Mike Thompson

Senior Swim Instructor

Expert in water safety, stroke technique, and building endurance for children of all skill levels in a fun environment.

Specialties
Water SafetyFreestyleConfidence
99.9%Safety Record
Stroke TechFocus Area
Elena Rossi - Soccer Skills Specialist
soccer
UEFA Youth B · First Aid Certified

Elena Rossi

Soccer Skills Specialist

Focuses on individual skill mastery, footwork drills, and fostering a love for the game through positive reinforcement.

Specialties
FootworkAgilityGame IQ
12+ YrsField Experience
Skill FocusFocus Area

Ready to join our academy?

All KIDSFIT programs include safety orientation, skill assessment, and regular progress updates for parents.

Safety & Excellence Commitment

Our Coaching Standards

At KIDSFIT, emotional encouragement and uncompromising physical safety go hand in hand. Parents can verify our strict protocols designed to protect, support, and inspire every young athlete.

100% Verified

Rigorous Background Checks

Every instructor undergoes federal and state background checks, fingerprint clearance, and character vetting before ever stepping onto the field.

Screened annually via certified child welfare databases
Certified Staff

Pediatric & First Aid Training

All coaches maintain active certifications in Pediatric CPR, AED, first aid, and youth concussion detection renewed bi-annually.

Trained under national pediatric athletic protocols
Guaranteed Ratios

Coach-to-Student Ratio Guarantees

We strictly enforce a 1:6 coach-to-student ratio for young age groups and 1:8 for older athletes to guarantee individual focus and safe supervision.

Dedicated assistant coach present for every group
Emotional Safety

Positive Mentorship Framework

Our coaching philosophy prioritizes encouragement, resilience, and emotional safety, eliminating fear-based conditioning.

Certified positive youth coaching principles
Audited Facilities

Equipment & Arena Inspection

Daily checks of field surfaces, gymnastic mats, court boundaries, and swimming lanes ensure child-ready, zero-hazard training areas.

Documented safety logs signed before every session
Sport Specific

Licensed Skill Instruction

Specialized instruction led by licensed youth development trainers who break down techniques into age-appropriate motor milestones.

Standardized developmental sport pathways

Have Questions About Our Safety Guidelines?

Speak directly with our child safety coordinator or schedule a facility walkthrough before your first session.