Candace Cooper - Director
peacepassersinfo@gmail.com

(954) 649-9175

Born and raised in the sunshine state, Candace left Florida and followed the calling north to pursue a soccer scholarship at Queens University of Charlotte. While at Queens she played four years of competitive soccer and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Candace is currently employed by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte serving as a Community Nurse to families in vulnerable and transitioning neighborhoods. She will complete a Masters of Nursing degree in Health Administration in May, 2008. On any given night of the week, Candace is most likely spotted playing as a Sporting Charlotte free agent at one of the many local soccer pitches. Cleverly disguised as a working professional, she has been known to put her nomadic hat on and leave for journeys to far away lands, crossing numerous borders, voyaging above, in, and through many oceans. Inspired by the variety of people and experiences she has encountered, HermanaCoop has had a vision to use the game of soccer as a way to generate peace, happiness, and positive global connections among people from any cultural background. After numerous ping pong board meetings, and floating business discussions, the vision of PeacePassers has been put to reality through the creative brilliance and backing of CincoHermanos (FiveBrothers), who all share the same passionate outlook on the life we ride…and play.

“Those who have been required to memorize the world as it is will never create the world as it might be”- Judith Groch

Caleb Cooper - Marketing / Distribution
coopcaleb@gmail.com
(352) 474-0989

For advertising inquiries, please contact Caleb.

Caleb grew up in the same household as HermanaCoop, and quickly found his sister to be a worthy competitor in many of the neighborhood sports, including soccer. Coop then followed the call of mother ocean to Flagler College where he received a soccer scholarship while joining a handful of incoming international freshman, including one crazy Irishman. Two years later, a couple of fellow peace passers made their presence felt by linking up for a crucial goal in the regional final and paved the way for an unforgettable season. This move to St. Augustine’s soft sandy beaches and playful waves has led to a life changing relationship with one of nature’s most treasured assets. His love for the ocean has taken him through adventures down in the powerful swells of the Pacific. He then stuffed used soccer balls in his board bag and saw the joy that it brought to the ninos when they received a gift from a perfect stranger. Known to have many aliases in the UF soccer league in Gainesville, Coop has continued to play the world’s game. Truly inspired by the diverse cultures he has witnessed, along with his fellow PazPassers, this ’soul rebel’ hopes to spread the message of one love to the people he will encounter in the indefinite future.

Scott Herlihy - Marketing / Inventory / Webmaster
Please email Scott for all website related inquiries
scottyherlihy@gmail.com
(904) 814-9325

Scott was born in Swindon, England, where football is a way of life. When he moved to the United States he had to overcome a language barrier, because the game he knew and loved was called soccer, not football. Once in America, Ian and Sean became fellow soccer teammates. His English roots are close too him, as he keeps up with Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club. Scott received a Soccer scholarship at Flagler College and played alongside fellow Peace Passers Coop and Sean. Now residing in St. Augustine, Florida, Scott is looking forward to receiving unwanted used/new gear and giving back to the game that has given him so much.

“Life is a Game; Football is Life”

Please send used gear to the following address:

315 A Street,
St. Augustine, FL 32080
UNITED STATES

Stephen Decker - Director of Coaching/Clinic Coordinator
sdeck04@aol.com
(704) 430-8572

Stephen Decker known affectionately by his friends as just simply ‘Decker’, grew up in the same hood as the Cooper siblings. Decker starting playing soccer at the age of 5 and fell in love with the sport straight away. Decker received a soccer scholarship to Jacksonville University, in Jacksonville, Florida. Decker now lives in the Charlotte area along with fellow Peace Passer Candace. There he is a Director of Coaching for North Meck Soccer Club. The game of soccer has given so much to Decker throughout his life, first an education and now full time employment. Like the rest of the PazPasser gang he too has a burning desire to give back to people less fortunate than himself. Decker is proud to be a part of this organization and truly believes in what the Peace Passers stand for!

Sean Frye - Distribution
seanyfrye@gmail.com
(901) 262-9371

By the time he was 11, Sean lived in 5 states and 3 continents including Africa and Australia. He started playing soccer at age 5 and could always rely on the game to bring new friendships despite cultural differences. He moved to Collierville, TN when he was 12 where he played alongside fellow PeacePassers, Scott and Ian. He played his college soccer with Scott and Coop at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL where he currently resides. There he discovered surfing and a new found love and respect for something other than soccer. In 2003, Sean made his first trip to Central America where he was immediately captivated by the Latin American culture and lifestyle. Realizing how truly lucky he is to live in the United States, and have the opportunities he’s had, Sean just wants to do his part to provide those same opportunities to others less fortunate.

Ian Guthrie - Fundraising
iguthrie59@gmail.com
(904) 465-0263

Ian was born and raised in Memphis Tennessee. Playing the world’s game football or other wise known as soccer since the age of 5; naturally he has carried the game with him in his life and travels. Ian grew up playing division 1 soccer in Memphis and later joined the Tennessee ODP team for a couple of years. Ian and fellow Peace Passers Scott and Sean at the ages of 11 joined the same soccer team in Memphis and years later are now apart of the most important team that anyone could join. Ian like other Peace Passers comes from a family that has soccer as the sport of choice, his mother’s family moved to the States from Guatemala in July of 1957. Being from a family of Central America, Ian has made a number of quests through the desirable countries neighboring Guatemala. Through each trip he has seen the conditions of the way of life for these beautiful people. Now knowing that a simple ball can bring such effervescence not only to a single person’s life but also to a community, he and his fellow Peace Passers felt an obligation to spread this throughout Central America.

For Fundraising opportunities, please contact Ian.

Marley Hagerstrom - Activist/Fundraising
marleyh@msn.com
(239) 877-4642

Marley grew up with a soccer ball at his feet since the day he could walk. Playing his whole life, it was a natural fit for him to help others learn and spread the game by joining the Peace Passers Team. Marley played a crucial role for the peace passers team when he traveled to Costa Rica/Nicaragua using his local knowledge to gain access to schools and orphanages that needed help the most. Leaving on a whim, he was excited about the chance to contribute. Not only contributing his time but also money to complete strangers in hopes that he could bring happiness to children through the game of soccer. He also took part in the presentation of the Peace Passers’ first ever team donation in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. Marley also took the photos on the trip. Click here to see the gallery. The Peace Passers are proud to have such a dedicated teammate.