Carlie Banks

 

Coweta Girls Academy Director, USL W Assistant Coach

(678) 923-4114

cbanks@ssaelite.com


Carlie is currently a member of the USA Women’s National Futsal Team and is preparing to compete in this year’s Futsal World Cup. She played professionally in both the United States and Europe after earning a full soccer scholarship to Louisiana State University.

Her professional career began with the Houston Aces before taking her overseas to Finland, where she played for IK Myran. Upon returning to the U.S., Carlie spent five seasons competing in the WPSL and USL-W League in Chattanooga, TN, followed by a season with MOBA in the USL-W League. Carlie has also competed professionally in the NISL, playing indoor soccer for the Rome Gladiators, where she earned the Golden Boot award in the league’s inaugural season. In her second season, she played for the Columbus Rapids, taking on the dual role of player and head coach.

Carlie’s coaching journey began at the age of 15 when she started providing private training lessons. She later coached teams during her time in Chattanooga, TN, serving as the Assistant Director of 9v9 and head coach for the U14 and U15 age groups at Chattanooga FC Academy. Before joining SSA, she coached Girls Academy League teams and academy teams at AFC Lightning for two years.