At UK Soccer School, our coaches are at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team shares the same passion for helping players develop in a positive, engaging, and supportive environment.
Our coaches bring experience from playing and coaching at a variety of levels, but what truly sets them apart is their commitment to helping every player grow—not just as a soccer player, but as a confident young person. We believe learning should be challenging, enjoyable, and inspiring, so every session leaves players excited to come back and keep improving.
Scroll down to meet the team behind UK Soccer School and learn more about the experience, personality, and passion they bring to every training session.
Coach Noah has played and coached professionally in both England and the USA. In England he played with Exeter City FC in League 1 as well as playing for Bath City and Truro City in the English National League. In the USA he played NCAA Division 1 soccer with the University of the Incarnate Word and played in the USL with Oklahoma City Energy. Making the National team of the year. He has also represented his country, England at University level.
He coached for a number of years in England with Southampton FC and Exeter City FC as well as coaching at the University level with the University of Bath. After leaving England and returning to the USA to pursue his coaching career further he has coached at the ECNL level with Lonestar Soccer club and with St Dominic Savio High School. Coach Noah holds his USSF C license and FA level 2 in coaching.
Coach Kat has a wealth of experience in the soccer world as a player and a coach. As a player she played NCAA division 1 college soccer at the University of the Incarnate Word and played semi professionally in the United States with Austin Elite and in England for Exeter City FC. She has coached at Lonestar soccer club in Texas as well as at Exeter city FC in their women’s academy.
She has a masters in pediatric exercise science and has many years of experience in helping to develop young children both on and off the soccer field. She is a fantastic asset to the UK soccer school team.
Coach Boban Martinovic was born and raised in Sombor, Serbia, and has been immersed in the
world of soccer since the age of three. From those earliest street games and youth pitches, his
passion for the beautiful game only grew. When an injury ended his playing career, he turned that
lifelong love into a mission: to ignite the same spark in every child he coaches.
As Preschool Program Director for UK Soccer School and First Kick Academy, Coach Boban
personally designs the exciting themed curriculum that brings energy, creativity, and pure fun to
every class. He holds a USSF National D coaching license and a diploma in Electrical Engineering.
He also runs a thriving private soccer business where he coaches players of all ages—helping many
reach the highest levels of youth soccer—and serves as Head Coach of Athletic Soccer Club in
Austin.
Fluent in several languages and drawing on his rich international background, Coach Boban brings
an energetic, patient, and child-centered approach that makes every session an adventure. His
mission is to inspire young athletes, build their confidence and skills, and create a lifelong passion
for soccer that goes far beyond just staying active. When he’s not lighting up the pitch, he loves
traveling with his wife and daughter and cheering on the beautiful game.
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Coach Khoa Vu has been immersed in the world of soccer since the age of four, with his earliest memories of the game formed playing with friends in the streets of Vietnam. His competitive journey continued through high school JV and collegiate intramural leagues and tournaments. After earning a bachelor’s degree in computer science and relocating to Austin, Coach Khoa Vu’s passion for the sport evolved from active play to a dedicated grassroots coaching career.
With a background as a substitute PE and Montessori teacher at St. Louis Catholic School, Coach Khoa Vu brings a patient, fun and child-centered approach to the pitch. He is a US Soccer Grassroots Licensed Coach. In his current role at UK Soccer School, he coaches a wide range of age groups, from preschoolers to development league teams.
His primary mission is to leverage his diverse playing and teaching background to inspire young athletes, fostering a lifelong passion for the game that goes far beyond just staying active.
Coach Michelle was raised in Chicago, Illinois and brings extensive experience in Sports-Based Youth Development to her preschool coaching. She began her career as a camp counselor on Chicago’s South Side, leading age-appropriate activities for children ages 6–12, and later taught swim lessons for a suburban park district, where she developed strong rapport and classroom management skills with young learners.
She holds a degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Southern Illinois University and spent seven years with Urban Initiatives in Chicago as a recess and after-school soccer coach. Her approach emphasizes play-based learning, gross-motor skill development, and social-emotional learning, helping preschoolers build confidence, basic soccer fundamentals, and cooperative play habits.
Most recently, Coach Michelle served as a Program Coordinator with the Environmental Education Association of Illinois, where she strengthened her program design and youth engagement skills. She is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and joyful soccer experience that encourages curiosity, movement, and positive social interaction for preschool-aged children.
