BES is thrilled to have veteran Club Head Coach Elise Pelletier returning on staff. A Maine native, Elise was recruited to play for acclaimed NCAA Division 1 Coach Scott Atherley at the University of Maine. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology & Physical Education from UMaine as well as a Master’s in Sport Management from Southern New Hampshire University. After helping lead UMaine to three straight conference title bouts, she’s built an extensive coaching resume.

Elise has attained U.S. Soccer Federation E, F and D licensure, as well as a Level 1 Futsal Diploma, and NFHS Certification. She’s gained over twenty years of coaching experience from the NCAA and club levels to high school, middle school and in youth soccer. A versatile teacher, Elise recently coached U9 through U13 as a Club Head Coach for Seacoast United (2020-2023). She’s also served as a Phoenixville SC Club Head Coach, and as U12 Girls Zone Director (2016-2020). 

During her time coaching in Pennsylvania, Elise led both Gettysburg High School’s Varsity and Gettysburg Middle School from 2012-2016. She currently works for a women’s empowerment non-profit, and lives in New Hampshire with her family.

Education

• University of Maine 2006

  • BS in Kinesiology & Physical Education

• Southern New Hampshire University 2014

  • MS in Sports Management

Coaching Education

• USSF E License

• USSF F License

• USSF D License

• Level 1 Futsal Diploma

• NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach

• Safe Sport Certified

Coaching Experience

• Gettysburg PA High School Varsity – Head Coach 2012-2016

• Gettysburg PA Middle School – Head Coach 2012- 2016

• University of Valley Forge, PA (Division 3) – Women’s Assistant Coach 2016-2019

• Phoenixville SC – Club Head Coach & U12 Girls Zone 1 Director 2016-2020

• Seacoast United SC – Club Head Coach U9-U13 Girls 2020-2023

• 15 Years of Coaching Grassroots Programs as Coach and Trainer – Ages 3-8

Playing Experience

• University of Maine (NCAA Division 1) 2002-2005

• Maine Novas Travel Club