411: Dawn Scott- How Can Practitioners Develop High Performing Departments in Football & Business?

Empowerment in Action: Dawn Scott's Journey Through High-Performance Excellence in Women's Football

 

This week’s podcast special guest is Women’s Football Pioneer Dawn Scott, a celebrated High Performance Advisor.

 

Dawn has an extraordinary background as the former Head of Exercise Science for the England Women’s National Football Team, and she contributed significantly as the High Performance Manager for the US Women’s National Soccer Team during their triumphant World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019, as well as the 2012 Olympic team. Her expertise extends to her roles as the Performance Director for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF and Washington Spirit.

 

Dawn is a pioneering figure in sports science within women’s football, inspiring countless women to pursue careers in sports performance. Her insights are invaluable to anyone looking to thrive in sports or leadership roles.

 

On this podcast, you will discover:

• How self-reflection and learning from mistakes can enhance leadership skills.
• The significance of female role models in football and leadership.
• Dawn’s perspective on the cultural differences in football between England and the USA.
• The impactful contributions of Kelly Simmons OBE, Hope Powell CBE, and Rachel Pavlou in developing Women’s Football in England.
• Insights into the winning culture of the USA Women’s National Team leading to their 2015 World Cup Victory.
• Dawn shares her experience working football greats in the game like Kelly Smith MBE, Karen Carney OBE, Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd and many more!

 

This is a MUST listen if you aspire to pursue a career in Women’s Football.

 

Tune in to gain an inside look at the world of women’s football through the eyes of a true expert and leader.

Podcast Links:

Dawn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-scott-83000820/

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