Coach McNeill was born in Evesham, England and played nationally competitive inline hockey and adult recreational ice hockey out of California and Washington for more than 25 years.

She has been coaching for 15 years, and is the head coach of the 19U A Rep team for five seasons.  McNeill previously coached WWFHA’s 14U team and with the Seattle Women’s Hockey Club (SWHC). She is a Level 4 USA Hockey coach.

McNeill served on the SWHC board for 3 years and currently plays ice hockey for their club. Coach McNeill also manages a summer girls’/women’s league where players range from 14 - 65 year of age, from beginners to current and former college players. She also previously served six years on the WWFHA Board, including as the association secretary.