About First Touch Soccer
We're on a mission to help every young player build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for the beautiful game.
Our Mission
High-quality training sessions delivered with enthusiasm, knowledge, and fun.
What We Believe
Our values guide everything we do at First Touch Soccer.
Fun First
We believe kids learn best when they're having fun. Our training sessions are designed to be engaging and enjoyable while still building real skills.
Individual Growth
Every child is unique. We meet players where they are and help them grow at their own pace, celebrating every step forward.
Community
We're more than a training program — we're a community of families who support each other on and off the field.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards and bring professional-level coaching methods to youth development.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the experienced coaches behind First Touch Soccer.
Harry Doyle
Director
Harry is a dynamic soccer coach with 12 years of global experience, having contributed to UK International, FC Impact, Irvine Slammers, LA Galaxy OC, and AYSO United. He holds an FA Level 2 certification and USSF C License. Harry co-founded First Touch Soccer in 2017, cementing his dedication to creating a positive, challenging, and fun youth development soccer environment.
Favorite team: Tottenham Hotspur
Sam Hunt
Director
With 19 years of coaching experience, Sam began as a player and Soccer Society president at Canterbury University, winning Sportsman of the Year. Over the last decade, he has contributed to AYSO and Strikers FC South Bay and coached for Arsenal Soccer Schools. In 2017, he co-founded FTS, combining his passion for soccer with youth program development.
Favorite team: Aston Villa
Kiran Patel
Los Angeles Operations
With 17 coaching years, Kiran left an imprint at AFC Bournemouth Arsenal Soccer Schools (UK) and spent a decade dedicated to coaching and operations in the USA. His 1st Class Honors BS(c) in Football Coaching underscores his commitment to excellence. Holding a UEFA B and USSF C License, Kiran enriches our soccer programs with extensive expertise.
Favorite team: Bournemouth
Proud AYSO Partner
First Touch Soccer is proud to partner with AYSO to provide quality coaching to our local community. Our programs align with AYSO's philosophy of making soccer available to everyone while emphasizing fair play, positive coaching, and player development.
Whether your child plays AYSO or on a club team, our training helps them become better, more confident players.
What Families Say
"The coaches at First Touch really care about each kid. My daughter went from being shy on the field to being one of the most confident players on her team."
Rachel K.
Parent of 9-year-old
"We've been with First Touch for two years now. The growth we've seen in our son — not just as a player but as a person — has been incredible."
David M.
Parent of 12-year-old
Join the First Touch Family
We'd love to meet you and your child. Explore our programs or reach out to learn more about how we can help.