Kenna Cruise
bio
Coach Kenna is originally from the South Coast of Massachusetts, growing up in Fairhaven. She has played soccer since she was 5 years old, playing all throughout high school and college. She attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA., where she was a four-year player and a team captain during her senior season. She graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. This is her second season as a coach at AFC, coaching both U9 Girls Elite and U13 Girls Premier.
licenses
Grassroots 4v4 ,7v7,9v9
philosophy
My goal is for players to gain more knowledge and skill, while also making sure they enjoy playing. Development is important but team morale is what drives towards success.
quote
Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you are doing better than you have done before/ If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.