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March 2026 Soldier Coach of the Month: Jose Melecio’s Journey of Leadership, Impact, and Purpose

March 2026 Soldier Coach of the Month: Jose Melecio’s Journey of Leadership, Impact, and Purpose

by Olivia Cameron | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog, Soldier Coach of the Month

Jose Melecio’s coaching journey started at just 16 years old, running practices, organizing teams, and discovering a passion that would shape the rest of his life. Decades later, after serving in the United States Air Force and building a career in federal leadership,...
February Soldier Coach of the Month: Theresa Adair Turns Potential into Purpose

February Soldier Coach of the Month: Theresa Adair Turns Potential into Purpose

by Olivia Cameron | Feb 25, 2026 | Soldier Coach of the Month

As a U.S. Navy Commander in the Reserves and a coach with more than 20 years of experience, Theresa has built her coaching philosophy around one powerful truth: when young people are challenged with structure and supported with belief, they rise. She has seen a...
Soldier Coach of the Month Spotlight: Kyle Kettinger Leads Beyond the Uniform

Soldier Coach of the Month Spotlight: Kyle Kettinger Leads Beyond the Uniform

by Harrison Bernstein | Jan 29, 2026 | Soldier Coach of the Month

Kyle Kettinger embodies the power of leadership rooted in service, resilience, and purpose. An active-duty U.S. Army Major, Kyle brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the sidelines, currently serving as a middle school head football coach and baseball...
Service Beyond the Uniform: Marlando Stiles, Soldier Coach of the Month December 2025

Service Beyond the Uniform: Marlando Stiles, Soldier Coach of the Month December 2025

by Harrison Bernstein | Dec 22, 2025 | Soldier Coach of the Month

Marlando Stiles exemplifies what it means to continue serving through leadership, mentorship, and sport. A retired U.S. Navy Yeoman First Class, Stiles has translated the structure, discipline, and people-first leadership instilled during his military career...
STS Honors Jenner Pereda as Soldier Coach of the Month, November 2025

STS Honors Jenner Pereda as Soldier Coach of the Month, November 2025

by Harrison Bernstein | Nov 24, 2025 | Soldier Coach of the Month

For November 2025, Soldiers To Sidelines proudly recognizes Jenner “Coach P” Pereda as our Soldier Coach of the Month—a leader whose journey from Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy to a dedicated multi-sport coach embodies service, mentorship, and...
Soldier Coach of the Month – October 2025: Sherry Lewis

Soldier Coach of the Month – October 2025: Sherry Lewis

by Harrison Bernstein | Oct 30, 2025 | Soldier Coach of the Month

This month, Soldiers To Sidelines proudly spotlights Sherry Lewis, an Army Reserve Specialist and dynamic multi-sport coach whose leadership and passion for mentorship exemplify the heart of the STS mission. Currently serving as Head Coach for Women’s Flag Football...
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