Meg James
bio
Meg James is originally from Sharon, MA, where she played club soccer with the Scorpions from ages 8–18. She continued her playing career at the University of Vermont as a member of the Division I Women’s Soccer team, serving as captain during her senior year. Following college, Meg pursued a career in education and is now a 4th grade special education teacher in the Canton Public Schools, entering her 8th school year this year. Meg was the assistant coach for the Canton High School Varsity Girls Soccer team for 3 years, working alongside AFC Club President Idris Senyonjo. Meg has been part of the AFC coaching staff for the past 3 years and is currently coaching the U-11 Girls Elite team.
licenses
Grassroots 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11
Safe Sport
philosophy
My coaching philosophy centers on developing the whole person through soccer and serving as a positive role model to raise confident, resilient young women who excel both on the field and in life. I focus on fostering independence and logical reasoning by teaching players how to think through the game rather than just memorizing information, empowering them to become self-reliant decision-makers. Above all, I cultivate a culture rooted in work ethic, accountability, and strong character-encouraging players to show up fully for themselves and their squad, take pride in their effort, and embody what it truly means to be a great teammate in every environment they enter.
quote
How you do anything is how you do everything!