Energy is the key to Ella’s success. When the ball is around her, special things happen. This multi tool athlete can beat you in so many ways. 1v1, crosses, shots from distance, or her edge speed. As they say, speed kills and Ella has a long list of offenses. Ella’s intelligence to transition from attacking to stopping counter attacks in her own attacking third is impressive. Teams struggle to move play away from her because of the pressure she puts on defenses. That is only successful because of her energy and non-stop motor. Coates is a solid lock to be an elite talent in college. She still has 1.5 ECNL seasons and a HS season to continue to show why she is the top ranked uncommitted forward in the 2026 class per Prep Soccer. Don’t miss on this one!

Coates has an ultra-smooth quickness to her first touch you don’t see every day. Her ability to slice through defenses makes her difficult to cover and her speed to goal is torture for goalkeepers. Ella’s shot accuracy is on point, and she can place shots on frame from all ranges. She transitions from attacking to being defensive minded quickly which allows her to retain possession at a high percentage. The junior forward has all the tools to play at the next level. Ella and her Peninsula HS Seahawks are atop the 3A PSL and look poised to make a state title run.