Over the past decade Hollie has dedicated herself to building a positive foundation for children to develop through sport. She takes no shortcuts when it comes to building programs to meet children's needs, fuel their creativity, and support them to become better people and players. On her coaching journey, Hollie has won accolades from Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) and Ontario Soccer, receiving the Grassroots Coach of the Year Award and Ontario Centre Circle Award respectively. Hollie also extends her grassroots specialization as Coach Developer with Canada Soccer delivering the Childrens License to coaches across the country. She was recently selected to take part in the FIFA Coach Educators Course with a small group of coach developers from across the country, where she will continue to pursue her passion for changing the game and influencing future generations. 

Hollie attended Ashford University (on full scholarship) from 2010 through 2014 serving as team Captain for 3 years, she was twice recognized as an NAIA All American, and was awarded the Female Athlete of the Year in 2012.  Hollie was ultimately signed to a professional contract with Sarpsborg 08 (Norway) in 2015.

Continuing to play, Hollie represented Durham United FA (Pickering Football Club) as the Captain leading the team to its second League1 Ontario Championship in 2018. She was selected as a DUFA League 1 AllStar from 2015 to 2019. She continues to represent our club, playing in League1.

Hollie's Achievements:

• National B License
• Childrens License
• Female Grassroots Coach of the Year 2019
• Centre Circle - Soccer for Life Award 2021
• Canada Soccer / Ontario Soccer Learning Facilitator
• Lead Thru Sport 52 Strong Recognition 
• Ontario Soccer Female Mentorship Program 2016