Ontario, CA – June 9, 2025. The Girls Academy (GA) is set to host its Annual Summit on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Ontario, located at 2200 E Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91761. This landmark event aims to bring together the GA community to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration, and chart the path forward for the continued advancement of girls’ and women’s soccer in the United States.
Event Overview
The GA Annual Summit will serve as a dynamic forum for players, coaches, club leaders, and industry professionals to engage in critical conversations surrounding the future of the game. The one-day event will feature keynote presentations, expert-led panels, and networking sessions focused on leadership development, high-performance environments, equity in sports, and innovative trends shaping the youth game.
Registration Details
Attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their spot. Pricing is $75 for the first club attendee and $150 for each additional guest. Registration is available through the Girls Academy official website.
Featured Speakers
The Summit boasts an exceptional roster of guest speakers who bring diverse experience and insight from across the sport:
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Becky Burleigh – Sporting Advisor at Sporting Club Jacksonville, NCAA National Champion, and former Head Coach at the University of Florida.
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Samantha J. Ekstrand – Attorney at Ekstrand & Ekstrand LLP, with a specialty in sports law, NCAA compliance, and athlete advocacy.
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Aly Wagner – Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Bay FC, two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup bronze medalist, and former U.S. Women’s National Team player.
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Marieke Laurens – Youth National Team Scout for U.S. Soccer and former collegiate coach with deep expertise in player development and talent identification.
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Shari Summers – Former U.S. Youth National Team player and Cheif Growth Officer at US Soccer.
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Kari Seitz – Vice President of Refereeing at US Soccer, four-time FIFA Women’s World Cup official, and trailblazer in international officiating standards.
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Jono Callaghan – Head of Partnerships (North America) at Veo.
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Luis Robles – Former MLS goalkeeper, U.S. Men’s National Team player, and advocate for athlete mental wellness and leadership development.
- Celia Slater – Owner and founder of True North Sports and the Coach Development Academy. Prior to starting True North Sports, she was co-founder and executive director of both the NCAA Women Coaches Academy (NCAA WCA) and The Alliance of Women Coaches (Now WeCoach).
Sponsors
We are proud to welcome an exciting group of sponsors who support the Girls Academy’s mission to elevate the women’s game and invest in the future of youth sports. A full list of our official sponsors will be announced soon.
About the Girls Academy
The Girls Academy is the leading youth development platform for the top female soccer players in the United States, with over 16,000 athletes across 114 clubs nationwide. The league is committed to creating an environment that fosters both athletic excellence and personal growth, empowering the next generation of female leaders in sport and beyond.
For more information and to register for the Annual Summit, please visit the AGM Website HERE
