University of Kansas Men's Soccer

Washington, formerly Shannon Locke, was named Kansas Soccers Director of Operations in July of 2015. Her main responsibilities include organizing scouting reports, travel itinerary, meals, videos and highlights, recording of game stats, team schedules, team camps, coordination of alumni and other various office duties.   Washington came to Kansas after a two-year stint working strength and conditioning coach for Northeastern States womens soccer program. During that time, she also earned her masters degree in Human and Health Performance.   Washington was a four-year letterwinner for the Tulsa Hurricane from 2006-09. During her four years in Tulsa she tallied five goals, six assists and had a role in 12 shutouts. She was also the captain of the squad in both her junior and senior years.   She graduated from Tulsa in 2011 with a bachelors degree in exercise science. A native of Vancouver, Canada, Washington also enjoyed a highly successful club and Olympic Development career. In 2006, she started 21 of 24 games for the womens premier team in Canada, where she recorded 12 goals and 10 assists and helped her squad to regional and league titles.   She saw time with the Canadian Youth National Team in three-consecutive years. She also competed oversees in Spain, Denmark and Sweden where she helped her various teams win gold titles in all three countries.   She and her husband, Travis, reside in Lawrence. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with family, outdoor activities, traveling and serving the church.