Portfolio

Currently coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League with the Portland Thorns, the Newcastle, England, native has also coached at the Houston Dash, Penn State, the University of Florida, Sam Houston State, Wayland Baptist University and McNeese State University.

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Coaching Pathway

Coaching Education

UEFA Pro Licence Candidate, 2024-2026

USSF Pro License, 2023
USSF ‘A’-’E’ Licenses, 2012-2019

United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, 2019
Advanced National Diploma, 2014

The FA Level 1, 2008
The FA Level 1 Goalkeeper, 2013

Accomplishments

Sam Houston State University (2015-2017)

  • 2015 - Southland Conference Tournament Finalists

University of Florida (2017-2021)

  • 2017 - NCAA Quarterfinal; SEC Regular Season – 3rd; SEC Tournament Semifinal

  • 2018 - SEC Regular Season – 8th; SEC Tournament Semifinal

  • 2019 - NCAA First Round; SEC Regular Season – T4th; SEC Eastern Division – T3rd SEC Tournament Semifinal

Penn State University (2021)

  • Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinalists

  • NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen

Houston Dash (2022-2024)

  • 2022 - 4th in League; qualified for NWSL Playoffs; 6 game unbeaten streak as Interim Head Coach; Ebony Salmon (NWSL Best XI - 2nd Team)

  • 2023 - Jane Campbell (NWSL Best XI - 1st Team, NWSL GK of the Year)

Portland Thorns (2024 - Present)

  • 2024 - 6th in League; qualified for NWSL Playoffs; CONCACAF Champions League qualified for knockout stage; Sophia Smith (NWSL Best XI - 1st Team)

  • 2025 - 3rd in Leauge; NWSL Playoff semifinalist; 3rd Place CONCACAF Champions League; Sam Coffey (NWSL Best XI - 1st Team); Olivia Moultrie (NWSL Best XI - 1st Team)

Experiences

Performance Consultant
2025-Present

A Desk and a Chair
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2021

SheChampions Program Mentor
US Soccer
2024

Presenter & Moderator
United Soccer Coaches
2019-2024

Higher Education

Master of Science
Sport Management
Athlete Development Specialization
University of Florida
2017-2020

Master of Science
Exercise Physiology & Health Promotion
Double Concentration
McNeese State University
2010-2012

Bachelor of Science
Health & Human Performance
McNeese State University
2017-2020

BTEC National Diploma
Sports & Exercise Science
Gateshead College
2006-2008

Honors & Recognitions

30 Under 30
United Soccer Coaches
August 2017

Anson Dorrance Fund Recipient
United Soccer Coaches
January 2017

Women’s Football Hall of Fame
Gateshead College
October 2014

Student-Employee of the Year
McNeese State University
April 2014

Student-Athlete of the Year
Gateshead College
June 2008

Other Certifications

CSCS
NSCA
2014-Present

Adult & Pediatric First Aid & CPR
American Heart Association
2024

Introduction To First Aid In Football
The FA
2024

Safeguarding Children
The FA
2024

Athlete Development Specialist
PAADS
2021