Sarah Lowdon

Lowdon has served in numerous roles at multiple levels in the women’s soccer game the past eleven years. Taking the time to learn from every level, she has been a Division I collegiate assistant coach, NAIA assistant coach and an assistant coach in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Prior to coming to PSU, she spent four years with the University of Florida Women’s Soccer Program as their Director of Operations and Equipment Manager. She recently wrote and published a book about her experiences at the University of Florida titled, “A Desk and a Chair: Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders”. 

Originally from Newcastle, England, Lowdon started her playing career at Newcastle United Women's FC (2002-2008). She continued her playing career and studies at Gateshead College (2006-2008) where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. 

Lowdon began her collegiate career in the United States at Mississippi State University in 2008 then transferred to McNeese State University to play for the Cowgirls from 2009-2011. She graduated from McNeese St. with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education. She went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion as a double concentration in 2014 while also beginning her coaching career as a two-year Volunteer Coach for the Cowgirls. Lowdon also represented to San Francisco Nighthawks in the WSPL. 
 
Following graduation, Lowdon began a year-long stint as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Wayland Baptist University. During this time, she was also an adjunct instructor in the Health and Human Performance Department and earned her NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) in 2014. 

For the next two and half years, Lowdon served as an Assistant Coach for the Houston Dash in the NWSL. During this time, she also served as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Sam Houston State University. Lowdon was also an adjunct instructor in the Kinesiology Department.  

Lowdon joined the University of Florida Women’s Soccer program in June of 2017 as an equipment manager. While at UF, Lowdon earned a second Master’s Degree in Sports Management with a specialization in Athlete Development. She also served as an Adjunct Instructor and Teaching Assistant for three years in the Sport Management Department at the University of Florida.

Lowdon has also earned her US Soccer Federation (USSF) National A-Senior Coaching License, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma and became PAADS (Professional Athlete Development Specialist) certified in December 2019. 
 
Lowdon recently passed the U.S. Citizenship test and officially became a dual citizen on February 1, 2020.