katie sowers

Katie Sowers has transitioned from professional football player to pioneering NFL coach and now serves as a collegiate flag football coach and athletic administrator. After contributing to the United States women’s national Football team’s victory at the IFAF Women’s World Championship in 2013, Katie Sowers embarked on a pioneering career in professional football, first as a distinguished player and subsequently as a groundbreaking coach. Sowers showcased her talent for nearly a decade in the Women’s Football Alliance, competing for prominent teams such as the West Michigan Mayhem and the Kansas City Titans. Her illustrious playing career concluded in 2016 following a hip injury, prompting her seamless transition into coaching within the National Football League (NFL) later that year, where she joined the Atlanta Falcons as a wide receivers coaching intern, gaining initial experience at the highest level of the sport.

In this high-profile role, Sowers worked extensively with the team’s wide receivers, where her coaching philosophy, focused on fostering belief and individual growth, was highly regarded by players, including Kendrick Bourne and Dante Pettis, who frequently praised her dedication and guidance. Following her impactful time with the San Francisco 49ers, which concluded after the 2020 season, Sowers continued her NFL journey, bringing her expertise to the Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching staff for the 2021 NFL season. Later that year, in October 2021, Sowers expanded her influence beyond the professional gridiron, taking on a significant leadership role at Ottawa University as the Director of Athletic Strategic Initiatives. In this capacity, she spearheads key athletic programs and simultaneously serves as the head coach for the university’s rapidly growing women’s flag football team, showcasing her dedication to developing athletic talent and promoting inclusivity in collegiate sports.