Hope Powell

Hope Powell

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1966 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

OBE, CBE

English Football Hall of Fame

Description

Women's national football coach 1998-2013; first woman and openly lesbian person to obtain the top-level UEFA Pro Licence football coaching qualification. Inducted into English Football Hall of Fame; OBE, CBE. Former midfield player and vice-captain of the national team.

See Also

• LGBTQ Professional and Amateur Sports Coaches
• Lesbian Football/Soccer Players
• Hall of Famers Who Identify as LGBTQ

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.theguardian.com/football/hope-powell
• http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/staff/hope-powell
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/09/03/openly-gay-hope-powell-sacked-as-england-womens-football-coach/