My name is Michelle Jimenez, but to the kids, I am simply known as "Coach Michelle." I am a New York City native and a multi-sport athlete. I don't know who I would be without sports! The first sport I ever played was two-hand touch football during recess in the 2nd grade! I was MVP of my high school soccer team, played basketball for the Safe Haven Basketball League in Manhattan, participated in many intercollegiate sports throughout my college years, and was an Outside Linebacker for the New York Sharks (a women's professional football team) for one season. 

Having worked with children for over 17 years physically, whether in the water, on a field, or the a court, I know the true power of sports.  Playing sports and coaching them has helped shape and strengthen the person I am today!