Amy Schweizer, Founder & Director on Influential Women

Influential Woman · Children's programming and sports for military youth

Amy Schweizer

Founder & Director, Tiny Troops Soccer

Danville, IL

2014Years experience
1Award received

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bachelor's degree in finance Degree Master's degree in sport management Member Advisory Board for Military Family Advisory Network Member Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce

Her Story

About Amy

Amy Schweizer is the Founder and Director of Tiny Troop Soccer, which she has led for approximately 12 years. With more than 20 years of experience in children's programming and sports, she focuses on developing youth sports businesses that unite communities by creating safe, fun learning environments where children can grow and build friendships. Her background includes prior roles as a program director at a Boys and Girls Club and work with YMCAs, along with her lifelong involvement in soccer as a player and coach. She earned a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in sport management. As a military spouse whose husband served 22 years in the Marine Corps, she has built a remote team of about 80 employees across 17 states and overseas, many of whom are military spouses. Amy serves on the Advisory Board for the Military Family Advisory Network and participates in the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. She has been featured on the cover of Military Spouse magazine and partners with organizations such as Angels of America's Fallen to provide soccer scholarships and the ROSI Network to support military spouse entrepreneurs. She remains active as a volunteer in her community and church.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Amy

01What do you attribute your success to?

My parents who were teen parents, put themselves through college and grad school while raising us, often working multiple jobs at once, showing that hard work and staying on the straight and narrow pays off.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Thinking outside of the box and not accepting no, respectfully pushing back because there is a lot of red tape especially in the military community and it varies from base to base so you have to be creative.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Respectfully decline the no, keep asking, do not give up because there are other options and ways around obstacles, especially in the military world where you might be intimidated by uniforms but they are just people.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Challenges include moving every 2 to 3 years as a military spouse and maintaining a remote workforce across 6 time zones. Opportunities include expanding to coaches in 17 states and overseas who have a heart for children, and partnering with larger organizations for sponsorships like children's books or free soccer months.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Integrity is number one, being honorable, saying what you mean, meaning what you say, taking responsibility for mistakes. Also being growth-driven or growth-minded, always learning and trying to improve.

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