TEAM UPfield
Director: Jess Hurt
Phone Number: 225-304-6434
E-mail: jess@upfieldsoccer.com
Born and raised in the heart of Indiana, Jess started their journey in sports by playing little league baseball, of course! Years later they began to delve into other sports and played 4 years of varsity soccer for their high school along with running as a varsity sprinter for their track and field team and dancing for the schools pom squad. During their time on the field they played as the varsity goalkeeper and earned awards including MVP and All Conference Champion, successfully achieving the most shutouts in the state.
Just before accepting an offer to play collegiate ball, Jess changed paths and pursued a degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Art Therapy. During their time in college they were heavily involved in Student Government where they spearheaded an innovative approach to the campuses inclusivity and diversity initiatives.
They worked as an Art Therapist and a Registered Behavior Technician for 6 years before relocating to Louisiana and accepting a position with the UPfield family.
Their love for soccer combined with their extensive knowledge of instructing a multifarious group of young minds has given them the skills they need to successfully and joyfully coach soccer the UPfield way!
Account Support: Dawn Krivutza
Phone Number: 225-304-6434
E-mail: billing@upfieldsoccer.com
The smiling voice on the other side of the phone for the parents of all the little ones in our program.
Dawn spent most her time as a player and coach on the softball field but loves the benefits the sport of soccer provides the little ones.
Born and raised in Rochester NY Dawn has since made her home in Atlanta. She is an integral part of the Team.
Director of Coaching: Brad Mitchum
Phone Number: 225-304-6434
E-mail: brad@upfieldsoccer.com
Raised in Snellville, GA where he attended Shiloh High School. As a senior he Captained the Class 5A State Championship and was named Player of the Year by the Gwinnett Post.After Graduation played collegiate soccer at Georgia State University as a 3 year captain earning his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.
As a Graduate Assistant coach he earned his Masters in Science with an Emphasis in Coaching Education and Spent a year as the Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Georgia Southern.
Executive Director: Kory Miles
Phone Number: 225-304-6434
E-mail: kory@upfieldsoccer.com
Raised in Kansas City and played high school soccer at Shawnee Mission NW helping the Cougars earn a #3 Umbro/NSCAA High School National Ranking. Playing collegiate soccer at Auburn University Montgomery he helped the Senators earn National Recognition by winning 4 conference championships, 2 NAIA regional championships, and 3 trips to the NAIA national tournament that resulted in a Final Four appearance and two trips to the NAIA National Championship game.
After starting the UPfield program in Atlanta 9 years ago, Kory is living in Covington, LA with his wife Laura and his son Graham while overseeing the day to day operations of the UPfield Baton Rouge program.
