Abbie started playing soccer at the age of 4 and played competitively from age 7 through high school. She attended Northwest Missouri State University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology/ Sociology and Sport and Exercise Psychology respectively. She has previously had coaching experience on a volunteer level helping with younger players in her former club team. She also worked with the Northwest Missouri State University Women’s soccer team in sport psychology concepts during her Master’s work. She hopes to become a licensed soccer coach in the future.