KC's Conversations

Marisa '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

Coach 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

Coach 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!

Coach 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 scholarship to assist in getting certified or earning CEUs!

Coach 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!

Coach 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!

Coach 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 getting certified or earning CEUs!

Coach 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

Coach 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 for a $500 scholarship to assist in getting certified or earning CEUs!

Coach 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 Google Form to enter your name into the drawing for a scholarship to assist in getting certified or earning CEUs!

Coach 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_

Coach 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

Coach 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

Host 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

On 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

On 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

On 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   Book: For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn

On 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 DiscussionShowing up and competingLeading through your actionsFinding unique ways to connect with student-athletesAnd much more! Contact her via Instagram: @katie_klappdrodtContact her via Facebook: Katie KlapprodtContact her via Twitter: @KatieKlappContact her via email: kklapprodt@huskers.com Book: The Golden Age of Strength and ConditioningInstagram: @katie_klappdrodtFacebook: Katie KlapprodtTwitter: @KatieKlappEmail: kklapprodt@huskers.com

On 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 DiscussionBuilding connectionChallenge your student-athletesBuild trustAnd much more! Contact her via Instagram: @coach_rc_Contact her via email: coachrc96@gmail.com

On 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 DiscussionBe your authentic selfBe a lifelong learnerHow she builds connections amongst her staff and athletic departmentAnd much more!Contact her via Instagram: @autumnlockwoodContact her via Twitter: @AMLockwood_Contact her via email: lockwooda@mail.etsu.edu Book: Daring Greatly by Brene BrownInstagram: @autumnlockwoodTwitter: @AMLockwood_Email: lockwooda@mail.etsu.edu

On 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 DiscussionYou are always being interviewed, even when you don’t know itThe many moments of courage throughout her life and careerHow she is building her legacy And much more! Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David GogginsContact her via Instagram: @kaitijonesContact her via Twitter: @kaitijonesContact her via email: kaitlynn@gocards.comLearn more about Louisville Sports Performance: www.cardinalsperformance.com Louisville Sports Performance Instagram: @UofLperformanceLouisville Sports Performance Twitter: @UofLperformance

On 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 DiscussionThe importance of persistence and self-disciplineClarity around what she needed to accomplish her dreamHer connection with athletes at the highest levelIf you don’t ask, the answer will always be noAnd much more! Contact her via Instagram: @ezalerContact her via Twitter: @ezaler 

On 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 DiscussionThe importance of networkingTrust and alignment with sport coaches & athletic training staffThe power of connectionAnswer can’t always be “yes” And much more!Contact her via twitter: @CoachWagsUTAContact her via email: kwagner@uta.edu

On 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 DiscussionHow important self Identity isGetting rid of the chip on your shoulderAnd much more!  Contact her via instagram: @impalastrongContact her via email: lcascari@psdschools.org

On 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 DiscussionThe importance of a uniform languageBeing an example to your student athletesThe power of working hardAnd much more! Contact her via instagram: @coachbribrownContact her via twitter: @briannebrown10

On 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 DiscussionInfluence of women role models in S&C fieldBalance school and work so her student-athletes experience her as the leader that they need her to beTools she is adding to her toolbox that are her unique selling pointsBook: The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan HolidayContact her via email: amuschiatti25@yahoo.comContact her via instagram: @amuschiattiContact her via twitter: @Coach_AshleyMWebsite: https://www.ashleymuschiatti.com

On 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 DiscussionLearning to lead up the chain of commandHer experience of finding her coaching voiceBeing the example by letting your actions speak louder than your mouth!Book: The Art of War by Sun TzuContact her via email: yberryhill@athletics.gatech.eduContact her via instagram: @yoberry32Contact her via twitter: @StrengthCoachYO

On 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 createHer pioneer-ship in the S&C field and to no surprise it is how she adds tremendous value to their programBook: Everybody Always by Bob GoffContact her via email: srmoore8@nscu.eduContact her via instagram & twitter: @sammoorestrong

On 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 connectionEmpowermentFinding your coaching identityHow she adds value throughout the entire athletic departmentBook: The Four AgreementsContact her via email: seselyomli@ku.eduContact her via instagram: @seselyomli

On 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 sportsHow she adds value to the women's basketball program at DukeA shocking encounter and her courageous responseGetting rid of the ego and networkingContact her via email: ashleigh.beaver@duke.eduContact her via instagram: @ashleighb6

On 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 EpisodeAttention to detailHer self identity discovery as a coach and compared to her natural self identity away from workHow she plans to add value with her future internsBookReach for the Summit by Pat SummitContactEmail: clane@orlandocitysc.com

On 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 EpisodeCreating buy-in with athletes and how she did/does with footballHow she built her S&C program to be its ownGrowing up on a farm and its life lessonsTragedy and how it has changed herVisit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!

On 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 EpisodeThe essence of hard work instilled at a young ageImportance of self-careHer practice of dealing with nerves and how to utilize it with her student-athletesTRUTH about being a female in strength and conditioningBookThe Carpenter by Jon GordonContactInstagram: @wallsstrength

On 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 EpisodeHer use of vitamin G & vitamin I - the power of movementOpening doors to coaching for young women and menAre you prepared to present? Find out through Tracy's experience at the NSCAVisit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!

On episode 10 of KC's Conversations I am joined by Emily Pappas. Emily is the founder of Relentless Athletics.Topics Discussed on This EpisodeMyths female athletes are up againstThat her trust to solely target female athletes would allow her to have a gym and company that would become successfulVisit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!

On 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 EpisodeDiscovery of her passion for S&CThe good, hard, scary, & amazing of leaving her collegiate positionVisit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!

On 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 EpisodeLeadership development carried into her coachingAdvice to coaches heading into first full-time positionHer discovery into who she is as a coachVisit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!

On 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 EpisodeCoach Quinn's path to Toyota Racing DevelopmentDifferences coaching college student-athletes and teenage boy driversAdvice to younger selfVisit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!

On 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 EpisodeCoach Hayden's path to the TwinsStories of her mentors impact on herMost recent humbling experienceVisit kacunningham.com to obtain more information about this episode!

On 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 coachBe a soldier in the classroom, weight room and relationshipsHer mentors and all the other bombs she drops!

On 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 EpisodeStephanie's path, video conferencing, and her internship grind to success

On 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 EpisodeJena's pathNFL & NBA Forum ExperiencesStory working with a male athletic teamHer high, low & cheer!

On 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 EpisodeAli’s pathFemale coaches that have impacted herFeedback from failuresHer thesis being publishedHow to better ask questions

On 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 CoveredHudy's backgroundHer bookHow she has become good at failing and good at overcomingDon't just sit in your office. Don't just lift weights. Sell your program and do other things!