Coach John Jenkins grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, a small town where there were ample places to run, play and work off some energy.

John started his journey by getting his Personal Training Certificate and becoming a P.T. at Georgetown's Definitions Gym.  While getting himself into tip-top shape, he realized there was a need for children to be taught the importance of being physically fit at an early age.

John's wife Annie came on board in summer 2006 as a swim instructor and yoga instructor. Annie is a Budding Yogi certified yoga instructor and shares her husbands passion for fitness. Since 2006, they have collaboratively been adding classes and seeing more than 400 kids a week. 

Over a thousand children have participated in Just for Kids programs since its creation in September of 2002, and Coach John hopes to see many more! He knows that an active child is a happier, healthier child!

Coach Elias Garzon Lopez was born in Switzerland and moved to Seville, Spain at the age of five.  He developed his passion for soccer from his father, who played semiprofessional soccer in Switzerland.

In Spain, Elias played for various soccer clubs including his hometown club, Villanueva del Ariscal.  He won a number of championships and has primarily played as a midfielder, his preferred position given his unique talents.  While in college, Elias competed in other sports including tennis and volleyball, but his interest in soccer has always brought him back to the sport.  He continued practicing and playing in local and regional tournaments until moving to the United States last year. 

Elias earned his National Soccer Coach License after arriving in the US, and has been working with different soccer academies in Maryland (Germantown) since then. He also conducts private lessons for players interested in improving their technical skills.

We were pleased to welcome Elias to Just For Kids this past spring.