Margo Baker
Margo Baker is a Darfur United Coach Ambassador. She's passionate about how soccer can change the world and the lives of those who play the beautiful game. She recently moved to Portland, OR from Chicago, IL and played left midfielder at Freed Hardeman University.
by Margo Baker | Jun 6, 2014 | Cross Post, iact 19
Editor’s note: This was originally posted on darfurunited.com by Darfur United Coach Ambassador Margo Baker. I’ve been trying for a week now to put into words exactly what it has been like to be on this journey with the Darfur United men’s soccer team, and the...
by Margo Baker | May 13, 2014 | Cross Post, iact 19
Editor’s note: This was originally posted on darfurunited.com by Darfur United Coach Ambassador Margo Baker. Sometimes it’s more than just skill that makes someone a great player. Attitude, ability, and leadership are just a few of the things to be considered....
by Margo Baker | May 10, 2014 | Blog, Cross Post, iact 19
I’m not entirely sure how to put the past few days into words. It’s been an emotional roller coaster with incredible results. Today we held a meeting with all the players and Gabriel said to them, “with great honor comes great responsibility.” When he said it, I...
by Margo Baker | May 8, 2014 | Cross Post, iact 19
Editor’s note: This was originally posted on darfurunited.com by DU Coach Ambassador Margo Baker. We have finally made it to the East and tryouts are set to begin at 6:00 am tomorrow morning! I am super excited and also really nervous. Let me explain the nervous...
by Margo Baker | May 5, 2014 | Cross Post, iact 19
Editor’s note: This was originally posted on darfurunited.com by DU Coach Ambassador Margo Baker. As I sit on my flight from Los Angeles to Paris I am sitting, waiting, and wondering what the next few weeks will bring. Tomorrow I will arrive in N’Djamena where I...