Christie Pearce Rampone’s life story exemplifies how humility, perseverance and hard work can be the perfect formula for success, on and off the field. It’s not always about lifting the trophy or the gold medal, but the lessons you learn when you loose as well. When you need to “pivot” some of the best opportunities arise and they can lead to some of your biggest successes.

One of the most legendary players in the history of international soccer, Christie retired in 2017 and has transitioned to being an author, prominent sports broadcaster, keynote speaker and soccer coach.

A Point Pleasant, NJ native, Christie attended Monmouth University on a basketball scholarship and was their starting point guard, walking on to the school’s soccer team. During her senior year, then U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Tony DiCicco called her into the USWNT camp in January of 1997 AND transitioned her to a defender from an attacking college player college. Christie was rarely out of the starting lineup for the next 19years, starting in 272 of her 311 caps, the second highest in international soccer, for both men or women.

Known for her lead by example approach to the game, Christie, known as “Captain America” wore the arm band from 2008 until she retired in 2017. She won three Olympic Gold Medals (2004, 2008, 2012), and played in five Women’s World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015), winning two (1999, 2015), making her one of the most decorated players in US history.

Christie began her professional career in 2001, and played in all three iterations of the US professional leagues (New York Power – WUSA 2001-2003; Sky Blue FC and MagicJack SC -WPS 2009-2011; and Sky Blue FC – NWSL 2013-2017). She also served as the head coach of Sky Blue FC in 2009 (while still playing as the captain), leading the team to an improbable Women’s Professional Soccer championship. Oh yeah, and she did it all while she was pregnant with her second daughter, Reece.

Since hanging up her boots, Christie has done broadcast work for FOX Sports, including its coverage of the US Women’s National Soccer Team, the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and other matches.

Christie recently teamed up with clinical and sports neuropsychologist, and fellow sports mom, Dr. Kristine Keane, to co-author Be All In: Raising Kids for Success in Sports and Life, sharing practical, real world advice on how to handle the pressures felt by youth athletes, parents, and coaches today, providing kids with their best shot at reaching their goals.