Vision Statement

To provide a home for girls soccer locally built around community.

Mission

To create an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters growth both on and off the field.

Values

We understand that the development of confident, competitive female athletes requires more than technical soccer instruction.

Growth

Our mission is to create a community that encourages growth, nurtures creativity and builds resilience in the face of adversity, so that our female athletes are comfortable challenging themselves in competitive settings.

Love of the Game

Most importantly, we want them to cultivate a genuine love for the game while developing their skills both technically and tactically.

Experience because we’ve been there

Our coaches have years of experience coaching young female athletes, and many of us have been collegiate players ourselves. We have firsthand experience of the lifelong effects that participation in youth soccer provides, and we are passionate about sharing that experience with the girls who come after us.

Community

It takes a network of support to empower girls and keep them playing sports as they move through childhood. Whether a girl plays with us for one season or ten, we want her to leave our program a stronger soccer player, more confident in herself, and empowered to take on the world as she grows.

Our Club Staff

Our team is made up of a group of passion leaders in the East Nashville and Donelson communities.

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Corry

Director and Coach

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Alex

Head Coach

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Bethany

Head Coach

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Josh

Head Coach

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Karla

Assistant Coach

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Kate

Coach

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Lee

Assistant Coach

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Liz

Head Coach

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Mairead

Head Coach

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Mary

Head Coach

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Matt

Head Coach

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Melia

Coach

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Micah

Coach

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Rachel

Goal Keeper Coach

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Sean

Head Coach

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Bethany

Head Coach

Hey y'all, I'm Bethany and am so excited to coach with GO SC this year! I was born in Brazil, grew up in Alabama, and have lived in Nashville on and off since 2004 (in addition to living in Costa Rica, Hawaii, Miami, the Dominican Republic, and St. Louis). I played soccer, mostly midfielder and goalkeeper, through college (Lipscomb University Women's Soccer Team 2005-2006) and have coached boys and girls soccer at the youth through varsity high school level (YMCA, Liberty Collegiate Academy, RePublic High School). Beyond developing soccer skills, I'm passionate about building a strong team culture where everyone belongs, is valued for their unique abilities, and feels safe to grow as a person on and off the pitch.

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Josh

Head Coach

I have played soccer majority of my life in my younger years at the High School level, and now I continue to play whether recreationally or competitively. I just truly enjoy playing. I have coached for around 5 years at the recreation level and now for last couple years at a select level. I hold US soccer Grassroots License. My favorite position in my younger days was Midfield/winger. Now that I have gotten a little older I enjoy playing defender/fullback. I really enjoy coaching and coaching girls specifically because I like watching them learn the game, work as a team and develop the skills and knowledge to play this beautiful game! I truly enjoy soccer and coaching is just one way I can continue to be involved in this Amazing game!

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Karla

Assistant Coach

I grew up playing soccer, and I've continued my love for the sport coaching for the last 11 years. With my D License, I'm ready to help take the girls at Midstate Academy to the next level. The best part of coaching is watching kids grow in the game, and I especially love watching kids develop an appreciation for defensive duties.

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Liz

Head Coach

Hi my name is Coach Liz, I grew up in Hawaii and got tired of watching my siblings play soccer so I joined them on the pitch at 4 years old. I played competitively through college and still currently play on a women’s team. Over the past 20+ years, I've had the opportunity to coach both recreational and competitive club players, helping athletes grow both on and off the field. I love coaching girls because they like to engage their mind as they develop their technical skills. My goal as a coach is to help every player reach their full potential by developing their technical abilities, tactical understanding, and love for the game. I hope my players also build strong character, because how they play the game—and who they become along the way—matters just as much as the final score. I am currently a D licensed but pursuing a C hopefully this year.

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Mairead

Head Coach

I started playing club soccer when I was 6 years old and played at Lemont High school before continuing at Moraine Valley Community College. After one season, I got the call to move to Ireland and play for Galway WFC. Before moving to Nashville, I coached summer camps and private training sessions in the Chicagoland area for Tesla FC. I then moved and spent 2.5 years coaching Pre-Academy boys and girls with NUSA Nolensville and Brentwood. I still love working one on one with players today! I currently am in the process of obtaining my US Soccer Grassroots License. My favorite position has always been striker—who doesn’t love scoring goals? I love coaching because I get to build relationships with my players and watch them grow as not only players but people. It’s the best feeling to know that I have created a safe space for the kids and that they are excited to come to trainings and matches. I especially love coaching girls because of the drive and determination they bring every day. Girl power 💪🏼 I’m so thankful for the opportunity to be coaching with GOSC and can’t wait for the season!

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Mary

Head Coach

I grew up in Dallas, TX and started playing soccer when I was five years old. My favorite positions were wing and striker. I played competitively with club teams in Dallas and won two state championships with my high school varsity team. In college, I maintained my love for soccer by student managing the Notre Dame men’s soccer team. That experience sparked my interest in coaching. After graduating, I worked in Los Angeles for two years as a middle school teacher and coached an after school sports club. As luck would have it, I stumbled upon a GOSC fundraiser a few years after moving to Nashville, and jumped at the opportunity. As someone with a passion for women’s soccer and teaching, coaching for a club that develops and encourages girls to be strong and confident is exactly what I hoped for. My favorite part of coaching girls soccer is guiding and seeing players grow on and off the field!

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Matt

Head Coach

Hi, my name is Matt Adams and I coach our U14 girls. I’ve coached rec soccer for 5 years, girls competitive club soccer for 2 full years, and also spent 2 years developing a soccer program for underprivileged youth in east Africa. I played goalkeeper for my high school team in high school, but my true love for the game hatched out of experiencing it across the world. Coaching is such a valuable opportunity to grow players into strong, healthy, resilient, and proactive young humans. Soccer specifically provides a chance to be part of a large team/community where we work to build each other up as we grow as individuals. Having a daughter of my own, I love that soccer provides young women a place to find their value within the group, succeed or fail together, and learn that their voice matters.

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Melia

Coach

Melia has a deep love for the game and a strong commitment to youth development. A dual-sport collegiate athlete, she played soccer and ran track, and continues to run and play recreationally. Motivated by the team aspect of the sport, Melia is dedicated to fostering a supportive, collaborative experience for youth. She has worked with young people throughout her career, has experience coaching both high school and pee-wee soccer, and currently teaches kindergarten through 8th grade.

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Micah

Coach

I played in youth leagues at the local YMCA in Brentwood, TN. Once in Middle School I focused on track and cross country. In college I played on some intramural soccer teams and an adult league which was super fun. I started coaching in 2024 as a request from my daughter, and it's been really fun to be involved and learn a little bit more each season! My favorite position to play would be midfield because it is a blast to chase down an opponent and also it's fun to be a part of an offensive attack! I love coaching because you really do get to see the improvement that the players make in a season. Also coaching is bigger than just teaching techniques and drills. It's about encouraging teamwork, enthusiasm, competitiveness, and camaraderie between teammates. I love coaching girls because they will definitely knock another player down or kick a ball accidentally in another player's face, but they will always ask if that player is ok right after it happens. It's a great mix of strength and tenderness. Also girls at this age still like to be goofy and playful with each other, which is an important part of childhood, and I'm thankful to foster that kind of environment.

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Rachel

Goal Keeper Coach

Hi everyone, I’m Rachel. I’m originally from Huntsville, AL but have been in Nashville for 10 years now. I completed my BA in Psychology at Yale University where I was the starting goalkeeper 3 of my 4 years. I also was the starting goalkeeper for the semi pro team Alabama FC. I coached for GFC Academy during undergrad while in Connecticut. I then completed my Masters of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University (same class as Coach Corry!), becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I’ve been practicing for 8 years here in Nashville. I have my grassroots coaching license and this will be my third year of coaching soccer in Nashville. I love coaching the goalkeepers and seeing them develop their skills and confidence. It’s a special feeling to see the girls improve their technique and grow as both players and people. Favorite East Nashville small businesses - Sip Cafe, Gym 5, East Park Donuts & Coffee

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Sean

Head Coach

I grew up in Massachusetts and have played sports throughout my life. I have been playing soccer since 4, I played through high-school, continued to adult competitive play, and still play adult recreational soccer multiple seasons a year. My favorite positions are outside back and mid-field. I have coached youth recreational soccer for 10 years, 7 of them here in Nashville, and with the past 3 years being focused on pre-travel & competitive play, and hold a Grassroots level license from US Soccer. As a coach, I love to experience the player's growth throughout the season, as a team, and as individuals. Learning how to make on the field decisions, means fostering a supportive environment where failure is a learning opportunity and everyone feels comfortable to try. I love coaching girls because their approach to play is more focused on team play and less focused on the individual.

GO SC Advisory Board

Our team is made up of a group of passion leaders in the East Nashville community.

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Ashley Smith

Chair

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Jaime Drown

Vice-Chair

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Corry Paul

Executive Director and President

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Rachel Ames

Secretary

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Emily Crawford

Treasurer

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Zannie Hanan

Heroine of Hype