Jennifer Welter facts for kids
Welter in 2014
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | October 27, 1977 Vero Beach, Florida |
| Height: | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Weight: | 130 lb (59 kg) |
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| High school: | Sebastian (FL) River |
| College: | Boston College |
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Representing  United States |
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| Gold | 2010 Sweden | Team Competition |
| Gold | 2013 Finland | Team Competition |
Jennifer Welter was born on October 27, 1977. She is an American football coach. She became famous for being the first woman to coach in a men's professional football league. She also became the first female coaching intern in the National Football League (NFL).
Before coaching, Jennifer Welter was a player. She played a contact position in a men's professional football team. This was a big step for women in sports. She showed that women can succeed in roles usually held by men.
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Jennifer Welter's Football Journey
Jennifer Welter played for several women's professional football teams. These included the Dallas Diamonds. She was a gold medal winner with Team USA. This happened at the IFAF Women's World Championship in 2010 and 2013. She also played rugby when she was in college.
Playing for the Texas Revolution
In 2014, Jennifer Welter joined the Texas Revolution. This was a men's professional indoor football team. She played as a running back. This made her the second woman to play a position other than kicker on a men's team. She was the first woman to play running back.
Coaching for the Texas Revolution
On February 12, 2015, the Texas Revolution made history again. They named Jennifer Welter their linebackers and special teams coach. This made her the first woman to coach in a men's professional football league. It was a huge moment for women in sports.
Coaching for the Arizona Cardinals
Jennifer Welter continued to break barriers. On July 27, 2015, the Arizona Cardinals hired her. She became an assistant coaching intern for their training camp. This made her the first female coach in the NFL.
Her time with the Cardinals showed that players respected her. Cardinals player Tyrann Mathieu said her coaching style was like many others. The Washington Post noted that NFL players responded well to her coaching. Her internship ended after the team's third preseason game.
Coaching for the Atlanta Legends
On December 11, 2018, Welter joined the Atlanta Legends. This team was part of the new Alliance of American Football. She worked as a defensive specialist. She continued to share her football knowledge.
Education and Achievements
Jennifer Welter studied a lot to prepare for her career. She graduated from Boston College. She also earned a master's degree in Sport psychology. Later, she received a PhD in psychology from Capella University.
In 2015, Jennifer Welter received a special honor. She got the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Pioneer Award. This award recognized her great achievements in the world of sports. She truly changed how people see coaches in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Jennifer Welter para niños
- Kathryn Smith
- List of female American football players
- Justine Siegal
