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All-Time Winningest Coach in U.S. Soccer History; Legendary Head Coach, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team; President, National Women’s Soccer League San Diego

Jill Ellis Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

All-Time Winningest Coach in U.S. Soccer History; Legendary Head Coach, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team; President, National Women’s Soccer League San Diego

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Jill Ellis
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
SAN - San Diego, CA

Primary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

 

Jill Ellis Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Jill Ellis is a US Soccer Hall of Famer and the winningest head coach of the US Women’s National Team, leading the team to victory in back-to-back FIFA World Cup Championships. After leaving the sideline, she served as an Ambassador for the US Soccer Federation. Today Jill serves as the President of San Diego Wave Fútbol Club, and has turned her focus to helping grow the game off the field and increasing the number of women coaching soccer at all levels. As a motivational speaker, Jill offers the lessons learned throughout her illustrious and trailblazing soccer career on leadership, striving for excellence, and the value of teamwork.

Jill Ellis is a distinguished figure in the world of soccer, celebrated for her outstanding contributions as a coach and leader. She is best known for her tenure as the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT), where she led the team to unprecedented success, including back-to-back FIFA Women's World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019. Her remarkable coaching career also includes a record of 106 wins, seven losses, and 19 ties, making her the most successful coach in the history of U.S. soccer. Born in Portsmouth, England, Ellis moved to the United States at the age of 15 and later attended the College of William and Mary. There, she excelled both academically, earning a degree in Literature and Composition, and athletically, as a standout forward for the women's soccer team. Her leadership skills were evident early on, and she transitioned seamlessly from player to coach, eventually spending 12 years as the head coach at UCLA, where she guided the team to multiple NCAA College Cup appearances and six consecutive Pac-10 Championships. Beyond her coaching accolades, Ellis is a prominent advocate for gender equality and leadership development. She has been recognized with numerous honors, including being named FIFA World Coach of the Year twice and being inducted into the William and Mary Athletics Hall of Fame. Ellis also serves on various advisory boards and organizations, such as LEAD Edu, which focuses on leadership development through soccer for young athletes around the world.Currently, Jill Ellis continues to impact the sport as the President of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) San Diego, where she is committed to fostering growth and excellence in women's soccer. Her insights on leadership, motivation, and overcoming obstacles make her a sought-after keynote speaker, inspiring audiences with her experiences and wisdom drawn from a storied career at the pinnacle of international sports.
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