How do we teach these kids life lessons so they can be ON when playing the game?

In this episode, we chat with Shannon MacMillian -- retired soccer player, coach, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and Olympic gold and silver medalist. As Director of Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks, she recalls the opportunities presented to her as a young player and how that translates to being a great coach. Jason talks with Shannon about being a Director and giving coaches the confidence to mold young people as people first, and players second. As the VP of Community Relations for San Diego Loyal, Shannon brings her experience as a mom, player, and coach together into being a leader for the growth of the game locally in San Diego and throughout the States.

About Shannon

Shannon MacMillan played for the US women’s national soccer team from 1993-2005 and was a member of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion team. Mac Millan also earned a gold medal in the 1996 & 2004 Olympics and a silver medal in the 2000 Olympics with the USWNT. She was US Soccer female athlete of the year in 2012. Mac Millan is the Executive Director for the DMCV Sharks, a youth soccer club in San Diego. She is also a Senior Advisor to the SD Loyal and Landon Donovan, a USL Championship team.

In 2016, Mac Millan was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Shannon grew up in the San Diego area and currently resides in Cardiff, CA, with her family.

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