Sarah Tecco
Sarah Tecco became involved in youth soccer to give back to the club her daughters loved playing for. As registrar, she quickly realized how much she could contribute to helping the club grow and better support its players. For Sarah, being part of the soccer community means creating a place where every player belongs, has fun, develops, and competes, regardless of skill level. She has supported fundraising, tryouts, and youth development programs while being inspired by the dedication of her fellow board members. Sarah hopes to inspire young women and girls by leading by example and would love to see more female coaches, leaders, scholarships, and youth programs in the game.
1. Can you share your journey into your current role?
I got into this role to help give back to the club my girls loved playing for so much. Once I became the registrar I realized there was a lot I could contribute to the club.
2. What does being a part of the soccer community mean to you?
It means making sure everyone has a place no matter their skill level and that everyone can still have fun and grow while being competitive.
3.If you weren’t actively participating in the development of youth soccer, what do you think you’d be doing instead?
still sitting on the sidelines cheering for my girls as they play!
4.Who has been a role model or mentor for you in this space?
all of my fellow board members have been inspiring to me. They all have a wealth of knowledge.
5.What initiatives, programs, or events have you been part of that made a real difference?
I have helped with fundraising, tryouts and our youth development program
6.How do you inspire others especially young women and girls to get involved in soccer?
I like to think I help by leading by example. Showing them that it is possible to be strong powerful woman and still be competitive and grow . I still play soccer in my spare time , still loving thebgameni am bringing my girls up in.
7.An angel investor has offered you $1m to grow the game of women’s soccer, how would you invest this money?
I would invest it in a savings account, using the interest to supply scholarship opportunities to young women lucky enough to get a chance to play at a higher level, and invest some into more youth programs, starting early to show young girls the love of the game.
8.If you could watch a match anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would love to watch a both of my girls play with or against each other, any where I could.
9.What’s one change you would love to see in women’s soccer in the next 5 years?
more female coaches and leaders. There are not enough of us out there inspiring others to do more.
10.Favorite motivational quote or mantra?
success is the sum of small efforts-repeated day in and day out.
11.Best book, movie, or TV show about soccer you’ve ever seen?
bend it like beckham
12.What’s your favorite piece of soccer gear or memorabilia you own?
magazine cover of my team, from when we made it as All Stars when I was 13.