Career
Shannon was the highest-ranked American badminton player in the world in women's singles in 2009. Her top ranking is #69 in the world in women's singles. She has represented the United States in badminton tournaments in 46 countries.
She played at the 2005 World Badminton Championships in Anaheim and reached the round of 32.
Shannon is currently head coach and director of the Shannon Pohl Badminton Academy in Vernon Hills, Illinois. She is a United States of America Badminton Level 2 Elite Talent Coach and she was the United States Assistant National Coach for the 2010 Junior. Pan American Championships.
