Beverly Priestman

Beverly Priestman, the Olympic Gold Medal-winning coach for the Canada Women’s National Team, has established herself as an internationally recognized soccer coach and leadership expert, guiding teams to significant achievements. Priestman earned a BSc (Hons) in Science and Football from Liverpool John Moores University before beginning her coaching career as a Support Coach at Everton Football Club. She transitioned to New Zealand Football from January 2009 to June 2013, serving as Women’s Development Manager and Head of Football Development. During this period, she contributed as an assistant coach for the New Zealand U-17 team at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Trinidad and Tobago in 2010 and as a support coach at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany in 2011.

In January 2024, Priestman signed a new long-term contract with CANWNT, solidifying her continued dedication to Canadian women’s soccer. Demonstrating her breadth of experience and leadership, she signed a two-season contract to become the head coach of the Wellington Phoenix women’s team, effective July 30, 2025, marking her return to club football.