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Background & Qualifications

Here is an overview of past and current background, and highlighted qualifications that set Anna apart from other highly qualified private coaches. 

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Background​

A dynamic and versatile midfield soccer player with a proven track record across competitive youth, collegiate, and semi-professional levels in the U.S. and Europe. Currently showcasing talent with Bigfoot FC (USL W, 2025) and Richmond Academic & Soccer Academy (RIASA) Women (2022–Present), while balancing a dual-accredited US and UK degree in International Sports Management. Past exposure with Barnsley FC Women’s 1st Team (2023–2024) and their U23 side. Highlighted by a recent training stint in Malta (March 2025) with the Maltese Women's Team, Lija Athletic Football Club (1st Division), and with Helsinki, Finland (March 2024), Turku Ladies (2nd Division), and TPS Ladies (1st Division), demonstrating adaptability to high-level European play and exposure.

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Notable Milestones

  1. Barnsley FC 1st Team roster selection in a 3-2 friendly win vs. Rotherham (August 2023).

  2. U23 Bradford Women AFC starter in a decisive 15-0 victory over Wakefield Owls (November 2022).

  3. U19 Surf Copa Cup 2022 Champions and multiple tournament finalist/appearances with OL Reign Academy (2020–2022), including the Beaverton Challenge title (2021).

  4. Key contributor to Kentridge High School’s Varsity team (Fall 2021), securing 3rd in league (8-2-2 record).

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International Pedigree

  • Capped off 9/10 rostered matches, 5/10 matches played with 243 minutes plus 3 starts with the newly formed Bigfoot FC in Maple Valley, WA during the Spring 2025 inaugural season.

  • Competed in the UK, National Youth Football League for RIASA Women during the 2024-2025 Season, having a 4-3-9 end of season finish, capping off 1330 minutes and 15/17 starts with 90 minutes played, plus 1 goal and 2x opposition player of the match and 2x player of the match.  

  • Finished in Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Serbia during her youth careers, including Berlin State Team campaigns (U12–U14) and a 2017 training camp vs. Serbia’s U14/U15 national prospects.

  • Played on boys’ teams at Sport-Club Staaken 1919 E.V. (2014–2018), earning regional honors and tournament successes.

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A relentless competitor with a global mindset, blending technical skill, tactical awareness, and a history of elevating teams through critical tournaments and leagues. Committed to progressing toward professional tiers while leveraging a unique background spanning grassroots, academy, and international environments.

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Qualifications 

Committed to growing as a leader on and off the pitch, holding credentials of:

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  • Introduction to Coaching Football (The Football Association – November 2023)

  • BT Playmaker (England Football – October 2022)

  • SafeSport Trained Certified (U.S. Soccer Federation – September 2023)

  • Disability Football Introduction (September 2023)

  • First Aid Training (January 2024)

  • CPR Training (May 2025)

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