About us
Lil’ Legends is built on a foundation of passion and expertise. Jessica and Cassidy French, our leadership team, share a deep commitment to both soccer and child development. This powerful combination allows us to give back to our young community, providing a supportive and encouraging environment where players of all levels can thrive. We believe in meeting each child where they are, empowering them to grow and excel.
“Our family couldn’t be more excited to see Coach Jess and Coach Cass grow the soccer community here in Billings with the Youth Soccer Academy. Their passion for the sport combined with their deep knowledge, has been a huge influence on our players/children. They truly understand that the foundation of the game is built on mastering basics, and Coach Jess and Coach Cass are the perfect team to help players develop those essential skills. We are so grateful for their dedication and guidance!”
- Amber (Billings United Parent)
Jessica French, the driving force behind lil’ legends, is a passionate advocate for youth sports. With over two decades of coaching experience, she has positively impacted the lives of countless young athletes, from toddlers to high schoolers. Her coaching expertise spans recreational, competitive, premier, ODP, and high school levels. Jessica holds a degree in Early Childhood Development and a USYS C license, ensuring a holistic approach to coaching. Her leadership experience includes directing Child Development Centers (St. Johns, YWCA), serving as Program Director, and leading Billings United as Executive Director. As a former collegiate player and coach, she brings a unique perspective and unwavering dedication to lil’ legends, creating a nurturing and empowering environment for all participants.
Jessica French - Legendary Owner
“Jessica has been instrumental to my children’s growth and development, not just as athletes, but as good human beings. Jessica’s unwavering support, guidance, and positive attitude have made a significant difference in their journey.”
-Alicia (Billings United Parent)
Cassidy French - Legendary Director
Meet Cassidy French, our Program Director, whose enthusiasm for youth sports is contagious! Cassidy is working toward a degree in Health and Human Performance, as well as a minor in coaching, providing her with a solid foundation in athletic development. She has extensive experience coaching teams and programs for children aged 2-13, and possesses a Grassroots USYS License. As a former soccer player for Rocky Mountain College, she understands the importance of building fundamental skills and fostering a love for the game. From 2022 to 2025, she served as the Program Director for Tots/TYL at Billings United, where she successfully developed and implemented programs designed to introduce young children to the joys of soccer. Cassidy is dedicated to creating a fun, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment for all Lil’ Legends participants.
“Cass has been coaching our daughter for over two years. In those two years not only has our daughter’s soccer game improved tremendously but it has been so amazing to see our daughter’s confidence and love for the game grow. At each team practice or during individual sessions it is apparent that Cass has created training plans that build off of the one previously. Coach Cass does an incredible job not only teaching the fundamentals of soccer but ensuring our daughter understands the why to what she is doing. Coach Cass holds players to a high standard and ensures players remain on task during practices or sessions but she also understands they need some “giggle time” as she calls it! We are so grateful to Coach Cass and the impact that she has had on our daughter!”
-Tim and Katie (Billings United Parents)