Dawn Scott

Dawn Scott is a leading expert in sports science and high-performance, renowned for her pioneering work in women’s football. With over two decades of experience at the highest levels of the game, including key roles with the U.S. Women’s National Team and England Women’s National Team, as well as roles in the MLS and NWSL, she has been instrumental in shaping athlete performance, preparation, injury prevention, and recovery strategies, through the female lens. Dawn’s data-driven approach has transformed the way elite female footballers train and compete, contributing to multiple World Cup and Olympic successes. In this session, she explores the evolution of women’s football through the lens of medical and sport science, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and innovations that have propelled the game forward.