Advisory Panel | Girls Academy League

Our Journey. Our Voice.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Advisory Panel is a community of committed athletes who take accountability over our actions towards a common goal. As leaders, we strive to shape the future of the game by amplifying player voices to drive meaningful change within our league and beyond.

What is the advisory panel?

The Girls Academy Advisory Panel is a unique player-led group made up of representatives from every team across all clubs in the league. It serves as an important pathway for players to share their voices and directly contribute to creating positive change within the GA. By gathering data and insights from player feedback, the panel actively participates in strategic initiatives designed to enhance the player experience and address the evolving needs of our athletes.

The Advisory Panel stands out as one of the defining features of the Girls Academy, setting it apart from other leagues. This player-centered approach empowers young athletes, fostering a culture of collaboration and leadership. This unique structure ensures that the GA truly reflects and responds to the voices of its players, making it a powerful differentiator and “superpower” within the landscape of youth soccer.

What is the purpose?

The Girls Academy Advisory Panel is dedicated to fostering female leadership by empowering players to become impactful leaders within their communities both now and in the future. Through meaningful involvement, the panel inspires players to make a positive difference, build connections, and serve as role models who drive change within and beyond the soccer field.

The panel emphasizes leadership, education and service. Members benefit from opportunities that support their personal growth as individuals and team leaders, providing a foundation for success on and off the field. Through service initiatives the Advisory Panel encourages players to contribute positively to the communities around them.

The Girls Academy Advisory Panel ensures that the league remains player-driven, keeping athletes at the heart of decision-making and evolution of the GA.

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Forming connections

Some of the most beautiful moments of the Advisory Panel come when members are finally able to meet each other in person after working together on various projects over video chats. The connection is very much alive and well as a result of the Advisory Panel.

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Seizing opportunity

We realize this is not only about using our voice to initiate change. The Advisory Panel provides us the platform and resources to brainstorm and act upon our ideas.

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Taking Ownership

This is a unique opportunity and we don’t take for granted our ability to help reshape the youth sports landscape narrative and what youth leadership can bring to fruition.

Meet the Advisory Panel

The Girl’s Academy is made up of over 125+ clubs amongst six different age groups, there are a lot of players whose voices matter. To make sure every opinion is heard, we have created a system, so the GA is represented by the voice of the players.

Together, the Girls Academy Advisory Panel includes over 1,000 players nationwide. Working together to make a change for the players.

How it works:

Team Representatives – 1 player from each age group (6 per club).

Club Representatives – 2 players from each club (oversee team representatives).

Conference Representatives – 2 players per conference (24 total).

National Ambassadors – 3 players who report directly to the League Services Coordinator and share player feedback with league leadership as well as the Commissioner of the Girls Academy.

Meet our National Ambassadors and Conference Representatives below!

ADDI EGGER

ADVISORY PANEL INTERN

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Originally from Seattle, Washington, Addi Egger played for Seattle Reign Academy in the Girls Academy. Over the past two years, Addi has been an active member of the Girls Academy Advisory Panel, starting in 2022 as a Pacific Northwest conference representative and advancing to one of three co-ambassadors to the league in 2023. Currently, Addi serves as the Intern to the Advisory Panel, where her responsibilities include supporting the management of Team, Club, and Conference Representatives, providing administrative support, coordinating meetings, contributing to mentorship and leadership development, and supporting events. Alongside her internship, Addi is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Creighton University.

KIM McMAHON

ADVISORY PANEL NATIONAL CHAIR

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For over a decade Kim has been actively involved in the youth soccer landscape at Galaxy SC. She has been VP and President as well as a board member at large and the marketing manger for Galaxy SC. She has three kids, her oldest playing NCAA DIII soccer, her middle knee deep in the collegiate soccer recruitment process, and her youngest plays on the Galaxy SC Girls Academy Team. Kimberly McMahon has been an active and integral participant in the GA Advisory Panel Working Group. She has developed multiple graphics and surveys to better support and drive the direction of the Advisory Panel.

MOLLY MCGUIRE

Ambassador to
the League

“The GA Advisory Panel plays an important role in shaping the present and future identity and success of the Girls Academy. By connecting clubs and players within the league, panel members collaborate to explore service opportunities, and develop leadership skills while advocating for their own teammates and club, as well as the broader community of female athletes across the country.”

– Molly McGuire | Midwest-East Conference | Michigan Jaguars

ASIA JONES

Ambassador to
the League

“The Girls Academy Advisory Panel is a great resource for all players. It gives a space for everyone to have a voice and help bring change, on and off the field. Being a part of the Panel enables you to develop your leadership and collaboration skills while creating a positive impact. I am honored to be a part of the Panel and hope to influence change for the better.”

– Asia Jones | Mid-Atlantic North Conference | PA Classics

GABRIELLA HOLLINS

Ambassador to
the League

“The Girls Academy Advisory Panel is a safe space for female athletes across all 120+ Girls Academy clubs to confidently express their opinions and thoughts. Because of the Girls Academy Advisory Panel, the Girls Academy not only develops players, but also encourages female athletes to be phenomenal people. Beyond soccer, being confident, strong, and independent young women are priceless characteristics, all of which the GA advisory panel proudly instills in players.”

– Gabriella Hollins | Northeast Conference | STA