Meet the Keynote Speaker: Jill Ellis, head coach of the United States Women's National Soccer Team

Our National Convention is Oct. 8-10 in Dallas. In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to some of the event’s noted speakers. These dynamic women will leave you motivated, recharged, and ready to raise your game!

Just eight months into her job as head coach of U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Jill Ellis led the team to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship—the first time in more than 15 years that the women’s team qualified. Seven months later, Jill coached the women to the quarterfinals of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

In light of her quick accomplishments, Jill received the CONCACAF Female Coach of the Year honor in 2015, as well as the FIFA World Coach of the Year.

Jill’s coaching career is marked by successfully leading talented athletes in big games. Presented by Nike, she’ll be the featured guest at our Lifetime Achievement and Honor Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 9, at 11:45 a.m. She'll share highlights from her time as a coach at the University of Illinois, the University of Virginia, the University of Maryland, and North Carolina State University.

In addition, she’ll discuss her journey to the National Team including her 12 years as head coach of the UCLA women’s soccer team, where she led the Bruins to eight Final Fours and six straight conference titles.

Don't miss the chance to hear from one of the top female coaches in any sport! Register today for the 2017 National Convention and get ready for Jill—and all our keynote speakers—to motivate, energize and challenge you to #RaiseYourGame! (Don't forget: rates increase after Friday, September 15, so be sure to register soon!)

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