Paul Gizzi
Director of Seahorse Ministries & General Manager to the PDL Team
 Paul & VIckie Gizzi relocated to Los Angeles from the San Francisco Bay area in 1992 after serving as a principal and administrator at Contra Costa Christian High School. Paul grew up in Japan where his parents were missionaries to the Japanese as well as to US military personnel. Paul and Vicki both attended Biola University. Paul was a standout goalkeeper at Biola and played professionally for four years in the North American Soccer League with the Seattle Sounders and San Jose Earthquakes. He has led tours to Japan every summer since 1996. Vickie works at the Seahorse MAI Headquarter office and serves the mission in many ways. Paul and Vickie reside in La Habra, CA and have four children: Ginny, Jaclyn, Glenn and Stephen.
Matt Morse
Operations & Soccer Camps
Matt & Dianna Morse joined the Seahorses staff in 2000. Matt has a long history with the Seahorses, beginning in 1990 when he was a player with the Seahorse boys U19 team. He later became a part-time coach and camp staff member. He then tried his hand on Seahorse tours as player and as a coach. Along the way, Matt has traveled to Denmark, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Japan, Mexico, Norway & Sri Lanka on MAI International tours. Matt attended Biola University where he earned a degree in Intercultural Studies (Anthropology). He holds a USSF C coaching license. He worked for four years as office manager at his father’s printing business before he and his wife, Dianna, were called to join the Seahorse staff full-time. Matt and Dianna reside in La Mirada, CA and have three children: Josh, Ben and Luke.
Paul Shedd
Sports Ministry Training, Hispanic Ministries, Latin Tour Director
Paul and Robin Shedd joined the Seahorses staff in 2000. Previously, Paul spent 20 years as a Spanish teacher and soccer coach at Keswick Christian Academy High School in St. Petersburg, Fla. Paul and Robin both grew up as missionary kids, Paul lived in Bolivia and Chile, while Robin grew up in Peru. Paul graduated from Wheaton College in Chicago, Ill., and Robin graduated from West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing in Oak Park, Ill. After they married, Paul and Robin moved to Tanzania, East Africa, and worked for 3 years at an international school. Paul has led International tours to Brazil, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. Paul and Robin live in La Mirada, CA and have three children: Erin, Dawn and Matt as well as 3 grandchildren.
Jaclyn Maag
Women's Ministries
Jaclyn Maag joined the Seahorses in September of 2005 but has been involved with MAI for a few years. She has spent time playing and ministering with the Charlotte Lady Eagles in North Carolina before returning to California to become a Seahorse. Her involvement has taken her on MAI tours to Brazil, England and Ethiopia. Jaclyn joins Jenn Connell in working with our Women’s ministry. Jaclyn graduated from Westmont College with a degree in Liberal Studies and has spent the last two years substitute teaching. Jaclyn lives in Buena Park, CA
Ben Orr
Creative Media
Ben and Lindsay Orr joined the Seahorses staff in October of 2005. Ben was a long time seahorse camper as a youth and later worked as a Seahorse camp coach for 6 years. He toured internationally with MAI to Japan in 2000. Ben attended Biola University where he earned a degree in Graphic Design. He also played soccer and baseball for the Biola Eagles. Ben played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs Organization before being called into ministry with MAI. Lindsay teaches violin at Whittier Christian schools as well as private lessons. Ben and Lindsay live in La Mirada, CA. and they attend Grace E.V. Free Church in La Mirada.
Aaron Kramer
Local Outreach Director, Camp Director, PDL Ticket Sales & Game-Day Producer
Aaron Kramer, better known as just Kramer, joined the Seahorses in January of 2007 but he has been around the Seahorses since 2001. He has worked camps and knocked the ball around with the amateur team for a couple of years. He graduated with a degree in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton. Aaron lived in Illula, Kenya for two months in 2006. His first MAI tour was in 2007 to Uganda and Kenya with the Charlotte Eagles. He likes to spend his Saturdays with Sir Alex and the Reds. Aaron currently lives in Costa Mesa, Ca with no wife or children.
akramer@seahorsesoccer.com
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