Katie Sowers facts for kids
Sowers in 2016
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| Born: | August 7, 1986 Hesston, Kansas, U.S. |
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| College: | Central Missouri |
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Katie Sowers (born August 7, 1986) is an American football coach. She used to coach in the National Football League (NFL). Katie made history as the first female coach in Super Bowl history.
She started her football journey playing in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA). Later, she joined the NFL as a coach. She worked with the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers. In 2021, she joined the Kansas City Chiefs. Today, Katie Sowers works in the sports department at Ottawa University.
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Early Life and Education
Katie Sowers was born on August 7, 1986. Her hometown is Hesston, Kansas. As a child, she went to a Mennonite church with her family. She started playing American football when she was eight years old.
In 2004, Katie's basketball team placed third in a state championship. She also did well in track and field, finishing fifth in the javelin event. After high school, Katie went to Hesston College. She then moved to Goshen College. There, she competed in javelin at national championships in 2008 and 2009. She also played basketball and soccer.
After getting her first degree, Katie studied kinesiology at the University of Central Missouri. Kinesiology is the study of how the body moves. She earned her master's degree in 2013.
Football Career
Playing Football
While she was a student, Katie Sowers began playing football. She played for teams like the West Michigan Mayhem and the Kansas City Titans. These teams were part of the Women's Football Alliance.
In 2013, Katie was part of the United States women's national American football team. Her team won the 2013 IFAF Women's World Championship. This was a big achievement for her. Katie continued to play in the WFA until 2016. She stopped playing because of a hip injury.
Coaching Football
In 2016, Katie Sowers joined the National Football League. She started as an intern coach for wide receivers with the Atlanta Falcons. An intern is someone who works to gain experience.
In 2017, Katie moved to the San Francisco 49ers. She joined through a special program called the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. This program helps people from different backgrounds get coaching experience. She became a full-time offensive assistant coach.
During her time with the 49ers, the team had a great season. They won the NFC Championship. This sent them to Super Bowl LIV. Katie Sowers made history at this Super Bowl. She became the first female coach ever to coach in a Super Bowl game. Her contract with the 49ers ended after the 2020 season.
Before the 2021 NFL season, she joined the coaching staff of the Kansas City Chiefs. In October 2021, Katie took on a new role. She became the director of athletic strategic initiatives at Ottawa University. She also coaches the women's flag football team there.
Family Life
Katie Sowers has a twin sister named Liz. Liz also played football as a wide receiver. Today, Liz works with Katie at Ottawa University. She is the head coach of the women's flag football team.
See also
In Spanish: Katie Sowers para niños
