Phoebe Schecter

Team GB's 1st Female American Football Captain

Phoebe Schecter is pioneering the world of American Football, having empowered women in sport by becoming the first female coach in the NFL. Having played as the Team Captain and a Linebacker for the GB American Football Team, Phoebe is highly passionate about football. Having also been the Tight Ends Coach for Buffalo Bills, Phoebe is now a popular choice as a sports speaker who draws on her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry and covers topics such as diversity, inclusion and managing teams.

Phoebe first entered the world of football management when she became a Football Coaching Intern at the University of La Verne. Learning what it took to ensure that athletes performed at the peak of their ability, she then secured a role as a Coaching Intern for the Buffalo Bills. After two other Coaching Interns with Bryant University and Stanford University, Phoebe was selected for another Coaching Intern at Buffalo Bills before becoming the Tight Ends Coach for the team. Breaking new ground for women in football, Phoebe ultimately made headlines as the first female coach in the NFL and was appointed as the Community & Grassroots Project Manager for NFL UK.