My Work

Building the Future of Women’s Football

My work is centered on building a more equitable, transparent, and player-centered future for women's football.

I do this through entrepreneurship, leadership, organizing, advocacy, coaching, consulting, and education.

The Players Network

Co-Founder

Building the trusted infrastructure for women's football through a player-led platform and community.

Current work

  • Digital platform for professional players

  • Club & agent reviews, harnessing the collective power of players

  • Professional development resources (on and off the pitch)

  • Work collaboratively with Player Unions/Associations

  • Creating recruitment opportunities: TPN Pro Combine

  • Global brand and marketing partnerships

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Learn more
Listen to The Players Network Podcast
TPN in Sports Illustrated

Organizing, Educating & Consulting

I partner with players, clubs, unions, nonprofits, startups, and mission-driven organizations to build a more equitable future for women's football through education, organizing, and strategy.

The Players Network (TPN)

Co-Founder of a player-led organization building the future infrastructure of women's football.

  • Organized and supported over 800 women’s footballers worldwide (and counting).

  • Developed player education curriculum for college, semi-professional, and professional players.

  • Educate players and coaches on professional pathways, contracts, governance, and the realities of the global game.

  • Built player-first resources, programming, and community to help athletes make informed career decisions.

USL Players Association

One of the founding organizers of the USL Super League branch of the USL Players Association, a Board Member, and Collective Bargaining Committee member towards the Super League’s 1st Collective Bargaining Agreement.

  • Helped organize the league's inaugural player pool and bring players together around a shared vision and goal.

  • Educated players on labor rights, league realities, and the collective bargaining process.

  • Represented players in league-wide advocacy and negotiations while helping lay the foundation for the first CBA.

RISE

Facilitator and Educator using sport to advance equity and social change.

  • Developed and facilitated educational curriculum on cultural competency and racial justice.

  • Led workshops on using sport as a catalyst for leadership and social impact.

  • Partnered with athletes and organizations to create more inclusive sporting environments.

Consulting

I advise organizations committed to growing women's football and building player-centered systems.

Areas of focus

  • Women's football strategy

  • Athlete engagement & education

  • Player organizing & labor relations

  • Governance & leadership

  • Community & partnership development

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Recent Speaking & Media Highlights:

Speaking & Media

I speak on the future of women's football, leadership, athlete advocacy and policy, labor and athlete organizing, youth athlete mindset and training, social justice, and the power of sport to change the world.

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Community Impact

Advocacy, Coaching, and Mentorship

Using Football as a tool for social change, collective action, and growth.

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My Coaching Philosophy: Community Conscious Coaching

I believe that, regardless of a player's age or level, sport has the power to shape who we become. Great coaching develops better footballers—but exceptional coaching also builds confident, resilient people and creates more equitable pathways for every player to thrive as a human being.

On the Pitch

  • Building Confidence

  • Developing Technical Precision

  • Game Application

Off the Pitch

  • Breaking Systemic Barriers & Providing Equitable Access to Football

  • Mentorship

  • Developing Resilient Mindsets

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Celebratory collage featuring Sam Rosette, a female soccer player, smiling and running with a soccer ball, emphasizing her recognition as the USL Super League Humanitarian of the Year, with the USLPA Players' Choice Awards logo at the bottom left.
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