Testimonials
“Working with Dawn during her time at US Soccer was one of the most impactful experiences of my career. Her role in our success at the 2019 World Cup cannot be overstated. Dawn was instrumental in my personal development — not just in helping me push my physical limits and grow as a player, but also in helping me understand the importance of a holistic approach to performance.
What set Dawn apart was her incredible ability to balance high expectations with genuine care. She was always focused on getting the best out of each of us, yet she never lost sight of the fact that we are people first. That human connection, her attention to the individual, and her unwavering support made a lasting impression on me.
The fact that I've maintained a strong relationship with Dawn even after our time working together speaks volumes about who she is — not just as a professional, but as a person. She’s someone I deeply respect and am grateful to have had in my corner.”
Lindsey (Horan) Heaps, Olympique Lyonnes and US WNT Captain, World Cup Winner, Olympic Gold Medallist
“Dawn is without doubt, one of the foremost experts in the world of sports science and elite performance.
She has combined cutting-edge scientific knowledge and research with the practical experience of successfully working with the world's best women's footballers. I have been fortunate to have had first-hand experience working with her at the US WNT and on FIFA mentor projects.
Widely regarded as being ahead of her time in this field, Dawn has earned worldwide respect and can count many people in the sporting environment among her friends.”
Tom Sermanni, Former US WNT Head Coach
“Dawn Scott is a massive reason why our US Women’s National Teams have won World Cups and Olympic gold medals. When she first joined the team, I was slow to believe in her modern techniques and total body training and maintenance programming. I was old school before Dawn, believing that too much data or info was for the weak. When she taught me to use the data to refine my approach to my training and body, I saw immediate change. I won the FIFA Player of the Year Award in 2012, and I attribute so much of Dawn's hands-on approach to my development.
Both as a player and a person, she’s simply the best. I’m so glad I finally accepted that I didn’t know more than Dawn — she wasn’t just a member of our winning teams, she was a leader, always leading us to victory.”
Abby Wambach, Former US WNT Player, World Cup Winner, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medallist, FIFA World Player of the Year
“There’s nobody better than Dawn. Her attention to detail is second to none. She is amazing. I can’t speak more highly of her.”
Nikita Parris, London City Lionesses and England Lioness, European Championships Winner
“Dawn does so much for this team (US WNT) and she cares so much for this team. I know she is British, but she has fully adopted this American mentality, and she really is the glue”
Alex Morgan, Former US WNT Player, Two-Time World Cup Winner, Olympic Gold Medallist
“Every player knows she has their performance and welfare at heart and her detailed preparation and execution are world‑class.”
Baroness Sue Campbell, Former FA (England) Director of Women’s Football
“I want to thank all my teammates, our entire coaching staff … our amazing medical staff and in particular our fitness coach Dawn Scott, who has been a rock and who has believed in me for all these years. I wouldn’t have received this award without them.”
Megan Rapinoe, Former US WNT Player, Two-time World Cup Winner, Olympic Gold Medallist (while accepting the 2019 The Best, FIFA Football Awards)
“I worked with Dawn in a team setting, but she always made time for each one of us, making it feel personalised and unique to our needs. Any advice or program she created was thorough and meticulously designed — built on her expert knowledge, collaboration, and understanding of my personal preferences.
Now, I don’t work with Dawn closely anymore since I’ve moved teams, but any time something has happened — like when I was rehabbing from a surgery — she was always there to reach out and offer advice or help me get the best care because she is so well connected. Dawn is always someone I will contact if I need anything because I know she cares, will have the best resources, or — if not — she will help me find them and ensure I’m in the best hands. All in all, Dawn is one of the best in the business, and I’m so lucky to know her.”
Sam Staab, Chicago Stars and US WNT Player; Former Washington Spirit Player
“I am delighted we have secured Dawn's services as she has worked and succeeded at the elite level and knows what it takes to win on the world stage.”
Phil Neville, Portland Timbers Head Coach; Former England Lionesses and Inter Miami CF Head Coach
“Scott was the secret to everything.”
Christie Pearce, Former US WNT Player, Two-Time World Cup Winner, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medallist
“Working with Dawn has been one of the most impactful experiences of my career. She's been a driving force behind the success of every team she's worked with, not just through her expertise, but through her unwavering attention to detail and care for the whole athlete. Her forward-thinking approach, especially in the female focus, training women as women, and integrating menstrual cycle awareness into training, has truly changed the landscape of women's football. She didn’t just make me a better player, she made me a better person and it's been an absolute honour to have been trained by her.”
Casey (Short) Krueger, Washington Spirit and US WNT Player, Olympic Gold Medallist
“I had the privilege of working with Dawn during my time with the England national team and she is, without doubt, the best in her field. Her knowledge of nutrition, fitness, and performance was always ahead of the game, and she brought that expertise to every aspect of our preparation. Dawn genuinely cares, she always wanted the very best for each player and for the team as a whole. Even before the women’s game was professional, she went the extra mile, creating personalised training programmes for each player that gave us a real edge. We’ve stayed in touch ever since, and it’s no surprise to me that the USA team wanted her and achieved such success with her guidance. They were lucky to have her.”
Kelly Smith, Former England Lioness
