Get to know the team!
Hi! I’m Carolina.
It is an honor and a pleasure to introduce myself to you as an educator and business owner with a passion to inspire children to live mindful lives.
Growing up playing sports, competition was my life. Soccer was my sport of choice that I played from the age of 8 through college. Soon after, my love for coaching developed. After receiving my BA from Rollins College, I decided that I wanted to use the skills I had learned to build, run and grow the type of business I envisioned would bring me the most happiness all while helping children learn to love themselves. I opened my first business, Just for Kicks Soccer, and I obtained my NSCAA Level 6 soccer coaching license in 2015.
I have coached children and young adults from ages 3-18 from all backgrounds and skill levels- in competitive club teams, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and preschools. I have taught Physical Education and been a classroom teacher in Orlando, Florida. In 2018, I earned my yoga teacher training certification (200RYT) and that is how Just for Kicks Soccer became Namaste Sports!
Our curriculum is centered around mindfulness and teaching kids to bring it into their every day lives. In the current climate of the world, I believe there is nothing better than teaching kids to express and regulate their emotions. Kids that are confident, self-loving and compassionate become strong, independent and influential leaders as adults.
Namaste Sports grew and so did my world. I had our daughter, Esme Rose, in January of 2022 which led me to expand Namaste Sports into what I always dreamed it would be.
I hired amazing yoga teachers and soccer coaches who covered me in my maternity leave and after Esme was born, would become a detrimental piece of our team and Namaste Sports family. I have been managing an amazing team thus far, from home, with the undying love and support of my amazing husband, Andrew (also one of our coaches) and it has been the biggest blessing to be home with our daughter while continuing to help Namaste Sports flourish.
We are now expecting baby #2 and could not be happier to bring another little one into our quickly growing Namaste Sports family.
We put all our love, heart and soul into our soccer and yoga programs at Namaste Sports and I am so excited to continue sharing more of our journey with you.
I am so happy you’re here :)
Meet Our Instructors!
Coach Andrew
Andrew coaches soccer at Audubon Park School.
Coach Andrew is originally from Scotland where he played and began coaching at an early age. He has been coaching in Orlando for the past 8 years. He holds multiple SFA coaching licenses and also his USSF C coaching license.
Andrew is married to Ms. Carolina whom he has an 18 month old daughter with. He has a passion for working with children and aiding in their development on and off the field. Andrew is excited to join the Namaste Sports team and help bring the love of soccer (football) to all his players.
Coach Noah
Noah coaches soccer at College Park United Methodist CDC and Children’s Journey Preschool.
Coach Noah also coaches soccer at XL Soccer World, Winter Park and Maitland Soccer Club. He is from Orlando, Florida and has been playing soccer competitively since he was 9 years old ands has been coaching and refereeing since 2022. Noah grew up playing competitive club soccer for Coach Andrew from Namaste Sports. He is excited to be a part of Namaste Sports to help develop and train children’s motor skills in a fun way to gain a love for the sport. He hopes to encourage players to want to get better at soccer and share his love for the game.
Coach Renaud
Renaud coaches soccer at Audubon Park School.
Coach Renaud Saint-Fort is an an Orlando, Florida native coming through the catholic private school system from prekindergarten to high school. He is currently in college following his passion for Science with a major in Health Science and a minor in Biology. His lifelong passion has been soccer. He has played since primary school and even though his playing days have slowly come to an end, the transition to coaching has helped to rekindle that adrenaline rush from his playing days whilst fulfilling his joy for cultivating the next generation of enthusiastic and talented soccer stars.
Ms. Jessica
Jessica is a substitute yoga teacher at all of our schools.
Ms. Jessica is a mother and a passionate teacher who loves human connection, movement, and spirituality. Her love for movement began with taking and teaching dance lessons. This eventually led her to discover yoga and the wholistic lifestyle it offered. She has been teaching yoga for the past year and is constantly amazed at all there is to learn and incorporate into her daily life. She enjoys teaching all ages and levels and is excited to join the Namaste Sports Team this school year!
Ms. MJ
MJ teaches yoga at College Park United Methodist CDC and Audubon Park School.
Ms. MJ’s mission is to provide our children with a healthy alternative way to handle life's stressful moments through yoga techniques and breath work. As a momma of a young son, he was her inspiration not only to focus on her own path though yoga and breathwork, but combine what she has learned and help him cope when he is in a situation that may be overwhelming or he feels overstimulated. She strives to make connections, to not just teach, but to learn from her students and always remember to look at life through the eyes of our youth.
Ms. Steph
Steph teaches yoga at Children’s Journey Preschool, Tuskawilla Montessori and Audubon Park School.
Ms. Steph is an educator who is passionate about working with and teaching others, especially children. She has a master’s degree in education and is a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has played an important role throughout her life and she is excited to share its benefits with others. Ms. Steph is an Orlando native and loves to be outdoors near the water. In her free time, you can find her in her garden, at the beach, or at Disney. She is excited to join the Namaste Sports team and connect with others!