Season 3 Episode 2: Sarah Lowdon joins the 3 Old Goalies

Continuing our segments hosting some of the best Women's Soccer "influencers" we know, 3 Old Goalies welcomes in Sarah Lowdon:. Originally from Newcastle, England, Lowdon started her playing career at Newcastle United Women's FC (2002-2008). She continued her playing career and studies at Gateshead College (2006-2008) where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Lowdon began her collegiate career in the United States at Mississippi State University in 2008 then transferred to McNeese State University to play for the Cowgirls from 2009-2011. She graduated from McNeese St. with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education. She went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion as a double concentration in 2014 while also beginning her coaching career as a two-year Volunteer Coach for the Cowgirls. Lowdon also represented to San Francisco Nighthawks in the WSPL. Following graduation, Lowdon began a year-long stint as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Wayland Baptist University. During this time, she was also an adjunct instructor in the Health and Human Performance Department and earned her NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) in 2014. For the next two and half years, Lowdon served as an Assistant Coach for the Houston Dash in the NWSL. During this time, she also served as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Sam Houston State University. Lowdon was also an adjunct instructor in the Kinesiology Department. Lowdon joined the University of Florida Women’s Soccer program in June of 2017 as an equipment manager. While at UF, Lowdon earned a second Master’s Degree in Sports Management with a specialization in Athlete Development. She also served as an Adjunct Instructor and Teaching Assistant for three years in the Sport Management Department at the University of Florida. Lowdon has also earned her US Soccer Federation (USSF) National A-Senior Coaching License, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma and became PAADS (Professional Athlete Development Specialist) certified in December 2019. From Newcastle to across the USA, to assistant Coach for the NWSL's Houston Dash, Sarah Lowdon has seen and done it all--and she shares her stories and viewpoints with us. Join us, won't you? (Thanks Penn State Sports Info Dept) Recorded 8.8.23