Sasha grew up in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada and had a dream to be like her dad - and that meant soccer. She played with her brothers in the backyard barefoot - ruining her mother's garden and father's fence over and over again as soccer never stopped. Soon she joined the boys’ team coached by her dad and that’s where a little seed was planted that she’s since watered.

In her own words, she plays football because football chose her. Her dream to be a pro came sooner than expected when she was selected to represent Canada at 15 years old and it continued - with the seniors, through college, and then in professional leagues around the globe.

Sasha uses football as a tool, it’s a passion that runs throughout her life. She’s played 30 years, been to 3 world cups, 1 Olympics, and played in Norway, Australia, Sweden, Iceland and here in North America. She got a full Division 1 scholarship and soccer paved the way for her education, securing 2 degrees. Her grandmother still follows her soccer to this day - thinking she might still see Sasha on TV!

Sasha’s philosophy as a coach is rooted in the belief that sport creates bridges and breaks down barriers. In her words, “sport teaches you teamwork, empathy and respect, it creates a strong sense of morality and appreciation for differences and community. If we can use sport to get to this place, we will shine - we will give hope where there is despair and love where there is hate.

The ball is shaped like the world and the game makes the world go round. Football is equality because anyone can play - all you need is one ball.”

Current Coaching Positions:

• Head Coach of 2010 Girls DPLO team

Former Playing Experience:

• SMU Mustangs
• Nebraska Cornhuskers
• Vancouver Whitecaps
• Pali Blues
• Linderud-Grei
• Perth Glory
• Los Angeles Blues
• UMF Afturelding
• Canadian National Team