LOGAN — On the soccer field at River Heights Elementary School, the memory of Officer Eric Estrada lives on — not just in the drills and plays he once taught, but in the hearts of the young girls he coached.

“He was really nice, he taught me a lot and I learned a lot from him,” said 9-year-old Sloan Oman, one of Estrada’s former players.

Estrada, a police officer and volunteer soccer coach, is being remembered for the kindness, patience and positivity he brought to the field. His players say he wasn’t just a coach, he was a mentor who helped them grow both on and off the field.

“He was a really good coach, and I loved having him as a coach,” 10-year-old Kamille Chandler said.

The girls describe Estrada as someone who made them feel seen and supported. He encouraged them to speak up, sp

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