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KC's ConversationsMarisa 'Coach V' Davis | S2 Ep14Marisa 'Coach V' Davis is the Sports Performance Coach at the Georgetown University. She is responsible for all aspects of women’s soccer and lightweight crew.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Get after it mentality.
Ask the hard questions.
Build and utilize your support systems.
Email: marisa.davis@georgetown.edu
IG: @coachmviola
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
2022-12-1352 minKC's ConversationsHong Tran | S2 Ep13Coach Hong is the Director of Sports Performance at the University of Cincinnati. She is responsible for all aspects of women’s basketball and men’s golf.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Allow others to guide us & gratitude for the tough times.
Extend our hand to others and be the light.
Good vibes only life.
Email: hong.tran@uc.edu
IG: @fuerzahongtran
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
2022-12-0746 minKC's ConversationsKC with Football Student-Athletes | S2 Ep12Coach Kaitlyn Cunningham, Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Kent State University, sits down with 8 of the current Kent State football student-athletes she has the honor of coaching.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Their experiences being coached/led by women.
Importance of being authentic as a coach.
Trust is earned.
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
Are you a female strength & conditioning coach and looking to get certified or earn CEUs? Apply through this Google Form to enter your name into the drawing for a scholarship to assist in getting certified or earning CEUs!
2022-08-281h 00KC's ConversationsCorliss Fingers | S2 Ep11Coach Fingers is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Bethune-Cookman University. In her role, she is at the helm of the 17-sport Division I program and leads her staff to serve all their student-athletes.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Be the example.
Importance of your support system or board of directors.
Prove yourself with your work.
Email: fingersc@cookman.edu
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
Are you a female strength & conditioning coach and looking to get certified or earn CEUs? Apply through this Google Form to enter your name into the drawing for a...
2022-08-1554 minKC's ConversationsClare Ingersoll | S2 Ep10Coach Clare Ingersoll is the Assistant Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Coach at Virginia Tech. She adds value wherever is need within their Olympic sport strength and conditioning program.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Listen to those that have done it.
Add value.
Importance of uncovering your true self.
Instagram: @clare_ingersoll
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
Are you a female strength & conditioning coach and looking to get certified or earn CEUs? Apply through this Google Form to enter your name into the drawing for a scholarship to assist in getting certified or earning CEUs!
2022-07-3137 minKC's ConversationsAzita Nejaddehghan | S2 Ep9Coach Azita Nejaddehghan is the Performance Rehab Specialist with the St. Louis Cardinals. She is responsible for long term rehabs for athletes within the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Importance of networking.
Highlighting your unique selling point.
Have healthy tough conversations with professionals.
Twitter & Instagram: @azitanej & @azitanej_dptstrength
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
Are you a female strength & conditioning coach and looking to get certified or earn CEUs? Apply through this Google Form to enter your name into the drawing for a scholarship to assist in getting certified or earning CEUs!
2022-07-1733 min
KC's ConversationsSam Contorno | S2 Ep8Coach Sam Contorno is the Coordinator of Sports Science at the University of Maryland. She is responsible for all aspects of sports science with the Maryland Football program.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Fail and take a chance to learn new skills.
Be authentic.
It is okay to be wrong – lean into it.
Twitter & Instagram: @sam_contorno & @samcontorno
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
Are you a female strength & conditioning coach and looking to get certified or earn CEUs? Apply through this Google Form to enter your name into the drawing for a scholarship to assist in...
2022-07-0345 minKC's ConversationsMolly Binetti | S2 Ep7Coach Molly Binetti is the Women’s Basketball Sports Performance Coach at the University of South Carolina. She is directly responsible for all aspects of the women’s basketball sports performance program.
Top 3 Points of Value:
How and why she creates her weight room environment.
Importance of relationships.
Being authentic.
Email: mbinetti@mailbox.sc.edu
Twitter & Instagram: @MollyBinetti & @mbinetti22
2022-06-191h 05KC's ConversationsHope Nepstad | S2 Ep 6Coach Hope Nepstad is the Assistant Director of Strength and Speed at Colorado State University. She works with all aspects of the football strength and conditioning program.
Top 3 Points of Value:
The example of hard work.
Betting on yourself.
Find what your heart beats for.
Email: hope.nepstad@colostate.edu
Twitter & Instagram: @hope_nepstad
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
Are you a female strength & conditioning coach or aspiring to be one? Are you looking to get certified or earn CEUs? Apply through this Google Form to enter your name into the drawing...
2022-06-0558 minKC's ConversationsLiane Blyn | S2 Ep5Coach Liane Blyn is the Director of Sports Performance – Olympic Sports at Arizona State University. She oversees her staff of Olympic Sport Performance Coaches and works directly with Men’s Ice Hockey program in all aspects of sports performance.
Top 3 Points of Value:
The BIG time is where you make it.
Find what works for you.
The importance of building connection & trust.
Email: liane.blyn@asu.cedu
Twitter & Instagram: @lianeblyn
Sponsor: TeamBuildr
Are you a female strength & conditioning coach and looking to get certified or earn CEUs? Apply through this...
2022-05-231h 22KC's ConversationsLauren Kelly | S2 Ep4Coach Lauren Kelly is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Wake Forest University. She is directly responsible for all aspects of the women’s soccer and track and field/cross country programs.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Do more with less.
The impact of your smile.
Your treasure may be less than you thought!
Email: kelly@wfu.edu
Twitter & Instagram: @coach_lauren_
2022-04-241h 07KC's ConversationsBrie Johnson | S2 Ep3Coach Brie Johnson is the Athletic Performance Coach at Lindenwood University. She is directly responsible for all aspects of the rugby, women’s volleyball and track programs.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Have people in your life that tell you the truth.
Importance of self-identity.
Be open minded & not afraid to be the first.
Email: brie.gj24@gmail.com
Twitter & Instagram: @coachbreezyj
2022-04-1143 minKC's ConversationsKristin Zdanczewicz | S2 Ep2Coach Kristin Zdanczewicz is the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at the University of Minnesota. She is directly responsible for all aspects of the women’s basketball and men’s golf programs.
Top 3 Points of Value:
The impact you have on those that want to be you.
Importance of relationships.
Lessons from playing rugby that she applies with her athletes.
Email: kzdancze@umn.edu
Instagram: @hammertimeum
2022-03-2744 minKC's ConversationsRecap with KC | S2 Ep1Host Kaitlyn Cunningham, current Assistant Sports Performance Coach, recaps Season 1 and her current situation leading into a new season of the podcast.
Top 3 Points of Value:
Thank you!
Lessons learned from Season 1.
Importance of connections and how her connection got her to this point in her career.
Check out Kaitlyn Cunningham at kacunningham.com
Twitter: @k_cunningham32
Instagram: @k_cunningham32
Sponsors: PLAE
2022-03-1311 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 30: Kelly DormandyOn episode 30 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Kelly Dormandy. She is the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance at Loyola Marymount University. She is directly responsible for the baseball, softball, indoor volleyball, beach volleyball and golf programs.
Topics of Discussion
Control the controllables
Setting the expectations
Building strong connections
And much more!
Contact her via email: kelly.dormandy@lmu.edu
Contact her via Instagram: @kdormandy
2021-04-0448 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 29: Arianna LutherOn episode 29 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Arianna Luther. She is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Miami. She is directly responsible for the rowing, soccer, swimming and diving programs.
Topics of Discussion
Fighting the good fight
Being durable
Setting the tone for your day
And much more!
Contact her via email: aluther@miami.edu
Contact her via Instagram: @ariannaluther
Contact her via Twitter: @Arianna_Luther
2021-03-1430 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 28: Jordan ConnerOn episode 28 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Jordan Conner. She is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of North Carolina. She is directly responsible for all aspects of training the softball, women’s golf, gymnastics, women’s tennis and cross country programs.
Topics of Discussion
Trust yourself
Lessons from strong women in her life
Choose your battles
And much more!
Contact her via email: jsconner@email.unc.edu
Contact her via Instagram: @conner_jordan
Contact her via Twitter: @j_conner5
2021-02-2854 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 27: Katie KlapprodtOn episode 27 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Katie Klapprodt. She is the Assistant Strength Coach at the University of Nebraska. She primarily works with the women’s soccer team and spirit squad, while assisting with the track and field team.
Topics of Discussion
Showing up and competing
Leading through your actions
Finding unique ways to connect with student-athletes
And much more!
Contact her via Instagram: @katie_klappdrodt
Contact her via Facebook: Katie Klapprodt
Contact her via Twitter: @KatieKlapp
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2021-01-2429 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 26: Lysette Rivera-CortesOn episode 26 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Lysette Rivera-Cortes. She is the Assistant Strength Coach at Bucknell University. She just joined the Bucknell strength staff in November after a stint at Georgia Southern University as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, while working toward a second master’s degree.
Topics of Discussion
Building connection
Challenge your student-athletes
Build trust
And much more!
Contact her via Instagram: @coach_rc_
Contact her via email: coachrc96@gmail.com
2021-01-1035 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 25: Autumn LockwoodOn episode 25 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Autumn Lockwood. She is the Assistant Director of Basketball Sports Performance at East Tennessee State University. She primarily works with the basketball programs.
Topics of Discussion
Be your authentic self
Be a lifelong learner
How she builds connections amongst her staff and athletic department
And much more!
Contact her via Instagram: @autumnlockwood
Contact her via Twitter: @AMLockwood_
Contact her via email: lockwooda@mail.etsu.edu
Book: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Instagram: @autumnlockwood
2020-12-2740 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 24: Kaitlynn JonesOn episode 24 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Kaiti Jones. She is the Senior Sports Performance Coach at the University of Louisville. Coach Jones overseas programming and services for the women’s basketball and lacrosse teams.
Topics of Discussion
You are always being interviewed, even when you don’t know it
The many moments of courage throughout her life and career
How she is building her legacy And much more!
Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Contact her via Instagram: @kaitijones
Contact her via Twitter: @kaitijones
Contact her via email: kaitlynn@gocards...
2020-12-1341 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 23: Emily ZalerOn episode 23 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Emily Zaler. She is the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Denver Broncos. Coach Zaler is living out her dream and worked hard to get there!
Topics of Discussion
The importance of persistence and self-discipline
Clarity around what she needed to accomplish her dream
Her connection with athletes at the highest level
If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no
And much more!
Contact her via Instagram: @ezaler
Contact her via Twitter: @ezaler
2020-11-2952 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 22: Kathy WagnerOn episode 22 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Kathy Wagner. She is the Assistant AD for Sports Performance at the University of Texas Arlington. She oversees the entire strength and conditioning department/staff and educates coaches and student-athletes within the realms of nutrition, health, wellness, sleep and recovery.
Topics of Discussion
The importance of networking
Trust and alignment with sport coaches & athletic training staff
The power of connection
Answer can’t always be “yes”
And much more!
Contact her via twitter: @CoachWagsUTA
Contact her via email: kwagner@uta.edu
2020-11-1537 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 21: Lindsey KirschmanOn episode 21 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Lindsey Kirschman. She is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Poudre High School.
Topics of Discussion
How important self Identity is
Getting rid of the chip on your shoulder
And much more!
Contact her via instagram: @impalastrong
Contact her via email: lcascari@psdschools.org
2020-11-0156 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 20: Bri BrownOn episode 20 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Bri Brown. She is the Director of Women's Basketball and WSOC Sports Performance for the University of Houston. She is directly responsible for Women's basketball and soccer.
Topics of Discussion
The importance of a uniform language
Being an example to your student athletes
The power of working hard
And much more!
Contact her via instagram: @coachbribrown
Contact her via twitter: @briannebrown10
2020-10-2537 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 19: Ashley MuschiattiOn episode 19 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Ashley Muschiatti. She is the Assistant Strength Coach and Nutrition Coordinator at Delaware State University. Ashley is directly responsible for the cross country and bowling programs.
Topics of Discussion
Influence of women role models in S&C field
Balance school and work so her student-athletes experience her as the leader that they need her to be
Tools she is adding to her toolbox that are her unique selling points
Book: The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday
Contact her via email: amuschiatti25...
2020-08-1731 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 18: Yolanda BerryhillOn episode 18 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Yolanda Berryhill. She is the Player Development Coach at Georgia Tech. Coach Yo is directly responsible for the women's basketball program.
Topics of Discussion
Learning to lead up the chain of command
Her experience of finding her coaching voice
Being the example by letting your actions speak louder than your mouth!
Book: The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Contact her via email: yberryhill@athletics.gatech.edu
Contact her via instagram: @yoberry32
Contact her via twitter: @StrengthCoachYO
2020-06-0840 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 17: Sam MooreOn episode 17 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Sam Moore. She is the Applied Sport Scientist and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at NC State University.
Topics of Discussion on This Episode:
Don't miss an opportunity because you don't work hard!
The power of connection and the environment you create
Her pioneer-ship in the S&C field and to no surprise it is how she adds tremendous value to their program
Book: Everybody Always by Bob Goff
Contact her via email: srmoore8@nscu.edu
Contact her via instagram & twitter...
2020-05-2549 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 16: Sesely OmliOn episode 16 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Sesely Omli. She is the Sports Performance Special Assistant at the University of Kansas.
Topics of Discussion on This Episode:
The power of connection
Empowerment
Finding your coaching identity
How she adds value throughout the entire athletic department
Book: The Four Agreements
Contact her via email: seselyomli@ku.edu
Contact her via instagram: @seselyomli
2020-05-1332 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 15: Ashleigh BeaverOn episode 15 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Ashleigh Beaver. She is the Head Sports Performance Coach for Duke Women's Basketball.
Topics of Discussion on This Episode:
Gaining experience with many sports
How she adds value to the women's basketball program at Duke
A shocking encounter and her courageous response
Getting rid of the ego and networking
Contact her via email: ashleigh.beaver@duke.edu
Contact her via instagram: @ashleighb6
2020-03-3146 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 14: Christi LaneOn episode 14 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Christi Lane. She is the Sports Performance Coordinator with Major League Soccer team Orlando City.
Topics of Discussion on This Episode
Attention to detail
Her self identity discovery as a coach and compared to her natural self identity away from work
How she plans to add value with her future interns
Book
Reach for the Summit by Pat Summit
Contact
Email: clane@orlandocitysc.com
2020-02-1031 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 13: Whitney RoddenOn episode 13 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Coach Whitney Rodden. She is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Topics of Discussion on This Episode
Creating buy-in with athletes and how she did/does with football
How she built her S&C program to be its own
Growing up on a farm and its life lessons
Tragedy and how it has changed her
Visit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!
2020-01-2937 min
KC's ConversationsEp. 12: Candice WallsOn episode 12 of KC's Conversations I am honored to be joined by Coach Candice Walls. She is the Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletic Performance with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Topics Discussed on This Episode
The essence of hard work instilled at a young age
Importance of self-care
Her practice of dealing with nerves and how to utilize it with her student-athletes
TRUTH about being a female in strength and conditioning
Book
The Carpenter by Jon Gordon
Contact
Instagram: @wallsstrength
2020-01-1544 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 11: Tracy FoberOn episode 11 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Tracy Fober. Tracy is a physical therapist, S&C coach, & the owner of Iron Maven Performance Health.
Topics Discussed on This Episode
Her use of vitamin G & vitamin I - the power of movement
Opening doors to coaching for young women and men
Are you prepared to present? Find out through Tracy's experience at the NSCA
Visit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!
2019-11-1940 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 10: Emily PappasOn episode 10 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Emily Pappas. Emily is the founder of Relentless Athletics.
Topics Discussed on This Episode
Myths female athletes are up against
That her trust to solely target female athletes would allow her to have a gym and company that would become successful
Visit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!
2019-11-0327 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 9: Cat WadeOn episode 9 of KC's Conversations I am honored to be joined by Cat Wade. Cat is the Founder of Blue Chip Performance.
Topics Discussed on This Episode
Discovery of her passion for S&C
The good, hard, scary, & amazing of leaving her collegiate position
Visit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!
2019-10-2133 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 8: Courtney TaybronOn episode 8 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Courtney Taybron. She is the Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Longwood University.
Topics Discussed on This Episode
Leadership development carried into her coaching
Advice to coaches heading into first full-time position
Her discovery into who she is as a coach
Visit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!
2019-10-0733 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 7: Caitlin QuinnOn episode 7 of KC's Conversations I am humbled to be joined by Caitlin Quinn. She is the Director of Performance for Toyota Racing Development.
Topics Discussed on This Episode
Coach Quinn's path to Toyota Racing Development
Differences coaching college student-athletes and teenage boy drivers
Advice to younger self
Visit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!
2019-09-2335 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 6: Andrea HaydenOn Episode 6 of KC's Conversations I am honored to be joined by Andrea Hayden. She is a strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Twins.
Topics Covered On This Episode
Coach Hayden's path to the Twins
Stories of her mentors impact on her
Most recent humbling experience
Visit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!
2019-09-0926 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 5: Nicole BrownOn episode 5 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Nicole Brown. She is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. You don't want to miss this episode because she is FIRE!
Topic Covered:
Military background and how it has impacted her as a coach
Be a soldier in the classroom, weight room and relationships
Her mentors and all the other bombs she drops!
2019-08-2528 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 4: Stephanie MockOn Episode 4 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Stephanie Mock. She is the Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning at Mississippi State University. Enjoy our conversation!
Topics Covered On This Episode
Stephanie's path, video conferencing, and her internship grind to success
2019-08-1327 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 3: Jena ReadyOn Episode 3 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Jena Ready. Jena is the Director of Sports Performance for Women's Basketball at Wake Forest University. I know you will enjoy hearing her stories and all of her experiences.
Topics Covered On This Episode
Jena's path
NFL & NBA Forum Experiences
Story working with a male athletic team
Her high, low & cheer!
2019-07-2938 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 2: Ali KershnerOn Episode 2 of KC’s Conversations I am honored to be joined by Ali Kershner.
Ali is the Associate Olympic Sports Performance Coach at Stanford. Listen in to hear the great stories Ali has to offer.
Topics Covered On This Episode
Ali’s path
Female coaches that have impacted her
Feedback from failures
Her thesis being published
How to better ask questions
2019-07-1537 min
KC's ConversationsEpisode 1: Andrea HudyOn Episode 1 of KC's Conversations I am humbled to be joined by Andrea Hudy. She is the Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Performance at the University of Kansas. Listen in to hear the pearls of wisdom she offers and much more.
Topics Covered
Hudy's background
Her book
How she has become good at failing and good at overcoming
Don't just sit in your office. Don't just lift weights. Sell your program and do other things!
2019-07-0723 min