06/08/2026
A former member of George Masonโs 1993 NCAA national runner-up womenโs soccer team, Hollis Kosco has turned her athletic experience into a global profession in sports management and operations.
This summer, Kosco will be part of the team supporting the FIFA World Cup 2026, adding another remarkable chapter to a journey that scales premier sporting events worldwide, including roles at previous FIFA World Cups and seven Olympic Games.
"Mason taught me how to communicate, connect with others, and understand different perspectives," Kosco said. "Those experiences prepared me for opportunities I never imagined."
Now preparing for a summer surrounded by the world's top soccer nations, Kosco still carries lessons learned as a Patriot. She points to the culture of hard work and perseverance instilled during her time at Mason as a driving force behind her success.
"You don't strive to be the smartest or the best," Kosco said. "You just keep working hard and don't give up."
Hollis Kosco, BA Speech Communication '94, has built a career that spans continents and stadiums, but her journey began on the soccer fields at George Mason. A former member of Mason's 1993 NCAA national runner-up women's soccer team, Kosco has turned her athletic experience into a global profession...
