Meet the Team
Coach Kat
Founder/Head Coach
Pronouns: She/Her
Coaching Style: Fun and Supportive
A mom of two energetic boys and a passionate sports instructor since she was 11. With a background in kinesiology and a lifelong love of coaching, shes taught everything from soccer to figure skating, volleyball, and swimming to kids of all ages. She founded Soccer Tots in 2020 to help young children build movement skills, confidence, and a sense of community through fun and inclusive sports programs. She believes kids are our greatest teachers, and her mission is to make athletics creative, respectful, and accessible for everyone. When she's not coaching, you’ll find her exploring the outdoors with her boys or dreaming of summer. She's honoured to help kids grow as athletes and empathetic leaders, both on and off the field.
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Coach Luther
Head Coach
Pronouns: She/They
What to Call Me: Coach Luther
Brings a simple and clear coaching style to AthletiKids and Soccer tots, focusing on repetition and progression to build confidence and competence in every athlete. As both a supportive buddy and their biggest believer, they help kids master skills that might seem overwhelming. She learned to play soccer alongside Coach Kat in the north, growing up on rep teams and in a soccer-loving family, often playing and even refereeing games with her older brother and his friends. Through sports, they have gained invaluable confidence and teamwork skills, and their passionate about helping kids find joy in movement so that staying active always feels rewarding. Outside of soccer, Luther is active in queer sports leagues, is a personal trainer and Muay Thai instructor, and loves spending sunny weekends at Spanish Banks with their girlfriend and dog. They bring a highly structured and specific approach to the team, using her expertise to break down movements, address stability and gait, and support overall strength and conditioning. -
Coach Declan
Assistant Coach
Pronouns: He/Him
Coaching Style: Fun and Supportive
Grew up playing soccer with VAFC club teams and honed his skills through the VAFC Rovers Div 1 program. He is rooted in patience, commitment, and consistency, believing that becoming a better player means embracing mistakes and being eager to learn from them.Declan’s sessions are all about creating a positive, engaging environment where players feel supported and excited to improve. He’s passionate about helping others discover their love for the game and inspiring them to reach their full potential.
When he’s not on the soccer field, Declan enjoys traveling, going on outdoor adventures, and listening to music. Coaching younger kids is his way of giving back to Vancouver’s soccer community and continuing his own growth as both a player and a coach.
Declan is grateful for the opportunity to coach and would like to thank Coach Kat for their support and inspiration. He looks forward to helping every player enjoy soccer as much as he does!
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Coach Amber
Assistant Coach
Pronouns: She/They
Coach Amber brings a fun, technical, holistic, and encouraging approach to soccer coaching. Growing up in the close-knit community of Gitwangak in Northern BC, Amber’s passion for soccer began at age four and has only grown stronger over the years. With both parents as soccer players, she and her sisters were always supported on and off the field.She believes in the power of sports to teach life skills like discipline, teamwork, passion, determination, and patience. She emphasizes that learning grit and being a team player are key to building character.
Entering her third year at Langara College, she plays for the women’s soccer team, cherishing the friendships, challenges, and personal growth the experience brings. She's dedicated to creating a fun and exciting environment for young people, sharing the knowledge she has gained throughout the years.
Outside of soccer, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, fishing, hiking, swimming, and biking, while appreciating the beautiful trees, mountains, lakes, and rivers that surround her.
