Callie Brownson

Callie Brownson is an American football coach and player. In September 2018, she became the first woman hired as a full-time NCAA Division I coach when she was promoted by Dartmouth Big Green football after briefly working as an intern for the team.

Brownson played from 2010-17 as a free safety and running back for the D.C. Divas in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA). She won two gold medals with the United States women's national American football team.

Early life
Born in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Brownson was raised by her father- Bruce B. Brownson. She attended Mount Vernon High School where she played softball as the football team would not allow girls.

Playing career
While attending George Mason University, Brownson tried out for the D.C. Divas in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) at age 19.

Coaching career
Brownson was an assistant football coach at her alma mater, Mount Vernon High School, for three seasons. She began coaching college football at age 21. In 2017, she served as a scouting intern for the New York Jets.