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True Colors hosts the largest LGBT youth conference in the country. Briana’s story, which she shared at a keynote session, was an inspiration to youth and adult attendees, alike. We appreciated her candor, her realness and her ability to relate not only to such a large audience, but one-on-one as youth lined up to speak with her after.
Robin McHaelen, Executive Director of True Colors
Briana Scurry – Gold Medal Winner At The Atlanta Olympics & The Athens Olympics
Briana Scurry is a trailblazing athlete and speaker who made history as the first African American woman and female goalkeeper inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. A two-time Olympic gold medallist and World Cup champion, she is celebrated for her pioneering role in women’s sport and her impact on diversity and inclusion. Briana’s ability to inspire through her remarkable sporting achievements and powerful public speaking has made her an icon of resilience, leadership and social progress.
Speaking Topics:
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Teambuilding
- Diversity & Minority Issues
- Setting & Achieving Goals
Credentials and Impact
Briana has been a transformative force in women’s football and sports equality since the beginning of her professional career. As a founding player in the Women’s United Soccer Association, she helped establish the first professional league in which women were paid for their talent. She went on to play in the inaugural Women’s Professional Soccer season, amassing an extraordinary 173 caps as the goalkeeper for the US national team. Her career highlights include gold medals at both the Atlanta and Athens Olympic Games, and she was named Best Goalkeeper at the 1999 World Cup, where the US emerged victorious.
Following her retirement from professional football, Briana transitioned into coaching and broadcasting, including commentary work for ESPN. She also served as First Assistant Coach and Technical Advisor for the Washington Spirit, shaping the next generation of footballers. Her advocacy work for concussion awareness, based on her personal experiences, and partnerships with organisations like America Scores further showcase her deep commitment to athlete wellbeing and youth access to sport.
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