Leadership
Coach Cristina
Managing Director and Owner
Coach Cristina is our Managing Director and Owner. She graduated from Georgia Southern University. where she studied Child and Family Development before opening Next Level Kidz in Fort Mill in 2019. Traveling is one of her favorite things to do! She also enjoys playing and watching all sorts of sports and loves to cheer on her favorite football team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
Coach Norman
Afterschool Director
I have lived most of my life in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to the
Carolinas about six years ago. I received my ECE Certification from
Cañada College and have 20+ years as an educator in the Early Childhood field.
I enjoy playing golf on a regular basis and watching MMA. My faith is the most
important thing in my life and I am blessed to have a wonderful wife and two
amazing children (my daughter Araceli and my son Peri). I chose my
sports teams as a kid with complete disregard for geography: my football team
is the Chicago Bears (Da Bears), baseball team is the Oakland Athletics and
basketball team is the New York Knicks. I am excited to be a part of the team
at Next Level Kidz!
Coach Tyler
STEAM and Marketing Director
Coach Tyler is our STEAM and Marketing Director. He currently attends the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he is studying Computer Science. Coach Tyler enjoys participating in competitive eSports leagues and plays golf every week. His favorite soccer team is Los Angeles Galaxy. Fun fact! Coach Tyler was born in Keflavik, Iceland.
Afterschool Counselors
Coach Eliza
I am Eliza and have worked at NLK since August 2022. I go to Catawba Ridge High School and am currently studying Business, Digital Art & Design and Marketing. My favorite thing to do is hangout with my friends and go shopping. I have two dogs, Molly and Piper. I was born in St. Petersburg, Russia but raised in South Carolina.
Coach Kayden
I'm Kayden and have worked at NLK since the Summer of 2023. I Graduated from Catawba Ridge High School in 2021, attended the University of Louisiana Monroe in the Fall of 2021 then York Tech in 2022. My favorite thing to do in my down time is to hang out with family, workout, and play video games. I played football and ran track in high school where I was the Region Player of The Year, awarded All-State Player, and was a Blue-Grey all American for football. I was also the Region Champion Long Jumper and ranked Top 5 in the State. I have three younger siblings who are also very active in sports!
Coach Mallory
My name is Mallory and I am from Rock Hill, S.C. I recently began my journey with Next Level Kidz in August 2023. I have the pleasure of working with our After-School Program and assisting with the Coding/Robotics classes! I graduated from the University of South Carolina-Columbia with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. I am currently in graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology. When I am not working or studying, I am usually spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy reading, crafting, and baking as well. A fun fact about me is that I hope to live by the ocean one day!
Sports Coaches
Sports Director and Baseball Instructor
Coach Jim is our Sports Director and also offers a wide range of baseball classes for all ages. He runs specialty camps and gives lessons in skill development and athletic conditioning from beginners to professional baseball players. As a coach, he believes in safe, fun and enjoyable activities that will inspire and motivate a new generation to come.
When it comes to technique and safety, there are no silly questions. Coach Jim offers the latest technology with hands on coaching techniques. Let his 25 years of MLB experience as well as his past coaching at every level of amateur and professional baseball help you achieve your fullest potential.;Please get in touch with him via email at
Ji*@Ne***********.com
or purchase a baseball camp, class or private lesson right here on the website!
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Coach James
Softball Instructor
With a decade of experience under his belt, Coach James brings an unparalleled knowledge of the game. From leading 10U-14U travel teams to serving as an Assistant Varsity High School Coach and a Top Gun All-American All-Star Team Coach, he knows what it takes to excel on the diamond.
Coach I'Shantii
Speed and Agility / Football Instructor
Coach I'Shantii is our Speed and Agility and Football Instructor. He graduated from John Carroll University and Coastal Carolina where he played collegiate football and rugby.
STEAM Coaches
Coach Mallory
Robotics and Coding Instructor
My name is Mallory and I am from Rock Hill, S.C. I recently began my journey with Next Level Kidz in August 2023. I have the pleasure of working with our After-School Program and assisting with the Coding/Robotics classes! I graduated from the University of South Carolina-Columbia with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. I am currently in graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology. When I am not working or studying, I am usually spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy reading, crafting, and baking as well. A fun fact about me is that I hope to live by the ocean one day!
Coach Shane
Videography Instructor
Coach Shane is our Videography Instructor. He currently attends Catawba Ridge High School. Coach Shane's favorite sports team is the Mercedes F1 team and a special fact about him is that he is a huge history fan! Coach Shane has been interested in video production for several years and finally turned the passion behind the home music videos he used to makee as a five year old into real productions that he will teach your child to make here at Next Level Kidz.
