Lindsay Tarpley & BJ Snow
Lindsay Tarpley
Lindsay Tarpley is a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist in soccer from Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is a decorated athlete who has 125 international appearances for the US Women’s National Soccer Team.
Lindsay participated in the Under-19 World Cup, where she captained the team and scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to capture their first ever title. She attended the University of North Carolina and won the 2003 NCAA National Championship and was voted 2003 National Player of the Year. Having success at every level along the way, Lindsay was voted ESPN RISE Player of the Decade (2000’s) for her extraordinary successes throughout high school, college and national teams.
In 2004, Lindsay won her first Olympic gold medal and scored one of the most important goals of her career, tallying the first goal in the Olympic final. She won her second gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. She continued to play for the Women’s National Team until 2011 when she suffered a career-ending knee injury during a send-off match for the 2011 World Cup.
Lindsay was part of a panel for FIFA at the men’s World Cup as well as attended a FIFA Think Tank in London at the FIFA Awards and, currently, serves as a FIFA Legend.
She enjoys running the Lindsay Tarpley and BJ Snow World Champion Soccer Academy in her hometown which teaches soccer skills, life skills and prioritizes mental health. The Academy focuses on development of the person through sport.
She and her husband have 2 wonderful children, Jacob and Alexandra and she enjoys being a mom, coaching her kids and giving back to her hometown.
BJ Snow
BJ Snow is a highly accomplished and esteemed soccer coach, renowned for his exceptional contributions to the world of women's soccer. With an impressive coaching career spanning multiple levels and teams, Snow has established himself as one of the most successful and influential figures in the sport.
As a two-time FIFA World Cup Champion assistant coach for the United States women's national team in 2015 and 2019, Snow played an integral role in guiding the team to victory on the world stage. His tactical expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence were instrumental in securing these prestigious titles. Additionally, Snow served as the Head of Talent Identification and Development for the Women's National team, further demonstrating his deep understanding of player development and nurturing young talent.
Coinciding with his time with the Women's National team, Snow als served as the Head Coach of the U23 Women's national team. Under his guidance, the team clinched two Nordic Cup championships and two NWSL pre-season tournament championships, all while maintaining an undefeated record in international competitions. His ability to cultivate a winning mentality and foster a culture of excellence propelled the team to new heights.
Before his stint with the U23 WNT, Snow led the Under-17 women's national team, leaving an indelible mark on the program. He masterminded the team's journey to the 2016 FIFA U17 World Cup, where they showcased their exceptional skills and tenacity. Throughout his tenure, the team enjoyed an extraordinary unbeaten streak spanning three and a half years and secured victories in three NTC tournaments and the 2016 Concacaf U17 Title while dominating the CONCACAF region with a 13-0-1 record.
Snow's coaching prowess extends beyond the national team level. Prior to his time with U.S. Soccer, he honed his skills as an assistant coach and eventually as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins Women's soccer team. During his tenure at UCLA, Snow played an integral role in guiding the team to four Final Fours and four Pac-12 championship victories, solidifying their reputation as an elite program. Notably, he also contributed to the establishment of the John Wooden Leadership Academy, exemplifying his commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.
Snow's own soccer journey began at Indiana University, where he was an integral part of the Back-to-Back NCAA National Championship teams and Four Big Ten Championship teams. During his time at Indiana, the program had a remarkable 81-8-3 record.
