Raising Athletes

In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Tucker Richardson, an exceptional basketball talent and Colgate University alumnus. Now plying his trade for professional side Brussels in the BNXT League. Known for his leadership on the court and record-breaking achievements, Tucker brings insights from his collegiate career, including his time as the 2023 Patriot League Player of the Year and Colgate’s al...

In this episode, Matt and Kirsten dive into the insights behind Kirsten's Mindset Mastery Course, designed to help parents equip their children with the tools needed to unlock their full potential. They share strategies for fostering resilience, cultivating focus, and building confidence, aiming to guide young athletes and students alike toward achieving their goals. Tune in for an enlightening co...

In this episode, Matt and Kirsten dive into the insights behind Kirsten's Mindset Mastery Course, designed to help parents equip their children with the tools needed to unlock their full potential. They share strategies for fostering resilience, cultivating focus, and building confidence, aiming to guide young athletes and students alike toward achieving their goals. Tune in for an enlightening co...

In this episode, Kirsten dives into the world of sports psychology with Capri Richardson, a former Division 1 and professional volleyball athlete and coach. Capri opens up about the challenges athletes face on and off the court and her passion for creating a supportive environment for athletes, coaches, and their families. With a unique approach blending existential, solution-focused, and gestalt...

In this episode, Kirsten and Susie sit down with Brian Earl, the Head Basketball Coach at William & Mary. Brian brings a wealth of experience from both his playing days at Princeton, where he was an Ivy League Player of the Year, to his coaching journey through the Ivy League and beyond. We discuss his coaching philosophy, what it takes to build a successful team culture, and his vision for th...

In this episode, Kirsten and Susie sit down with Brian Earl, the Head Basketball Coach at William & Mary. Brian brings a wealth of experience from both his playing days at Princeton, where he was an Ivy League Player of the Year, to his coaching journey through the Ivy League and beyond. We discuss his coaching philosophy, what it takes to build a successful team culture, and his vision for th...

In this latest installment of the “Talking to the Student Athlete” Series, Kirsten is joined by her son, Parker Jones, to reflect on the Parker's journey from AAU basketball to playing at Colgate University. They share the challenges, triumphs, and key lessons learned along the way—from navigating the intense competition of youth sports to balancing academics and athletics at the collegiate level....

In this latest installment of the “Talking to the Student Athlete” Series, Kirsten is joined by her son, Parker Jones, to reflect on the Parker's journey from AAU basketball to playing at Colgate University. They share the challenges, triumphs, and key lessons learned along the way—from navigating the intense competition of youth sports to balancing academics and athletics at the collegiate level....

In this latest installment of the “Talking to the Student Athlete” Series, Kirsten is joined by her son, Parker Jones, to reflect on the Parker's journey from AAU basketball to playing at Colgate University. They share the challenges, triumphs, and key lessons learned along the way—from navigating the intense competition of youth sports to balancing academics and athletics at the collegiate level....

In this episode Kirsten sits down with Doug and Amie Bracken. They dive into the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and how it goes beyond the game, becoming a true family affair. From parents, siblings, and extended family cheering from the sidelines to the lifelong bonds players form with teammates, ECNL creates a unique environment that brings families together. We’ll explore how this elite soc...

In this episode Kirsten sits down with Doug and Amie Bracken. They dive into the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and how it goes beyond the game, becoming a true family affair. From parents, siblings, and extended family cheering from the sidelines to the lifelong bonds players form with teammates, ECNL creates a unique environment that brings families together. We’ll explore how this elite soc...

In this episode, Kirsten speaks with Coach Lain, a performance coach dedicated to helping athletes of all ages and skill levels conquer fear and performance anxiety. Coach Lain shares his philosophy that confidence is a skill to be nurtured, cultivated, and exhausted through repetition and technique drilling. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your abilities and trusting your technique,...

In this episode, Kirsten speaks with Coach Lain, a performance coach dedicated to helping athletes of all ages and skill levels conquer fear and performance anxiety. Coach Lain shares his philosophy that confidence is a skill to be nurtured, cultivated, and exhausted through repetition and technique drilling. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your abilities and trusting your technique,...

Dr. Nate Zinsser is an expert in the psychology of human performance who consults to individuals and organizations seeking a competitive edge. Since 1992 Dr Zinsser has directed a cutting edge applied sport psychology program at the United States Military Academy’s Center for Enhanced Performance, personally conducting over seventeen thousand individual training sessions and seven hundred team tra...

In this episode, Kirsten is joined by Erica Suter, a trailblazer in the world of athletic performance and coaching. Erica is a 3x college All-American, Hall of Fame inductee for Johns Hopkins Women’s Soccer, and a former US and Brazil semi-professional soccer player. With over 13 years of experience as a Speed, Agility, and Strength Coach in Tampa, Florida, and online, Erica has helped countless a...

In this episode, Kirsten is joined by Erica Suter, a trailblazer in the world of athletic performance and coaching. Erica is a 3x college All-American, Hall of Fame inductee for Johns Hopkins Women’s Soccer, and a former US and Brazil semi-professional soccer player. With over 13 years of experience as a Speed, Agility, and Strength Coach in Tampa, Florida, and online, Erica has helped countless a...

In this episode, Kirsten is joined by Erica Suter, a trailblazer in the world of athletic performance and coaching. Erica is a 3x college All-American, Hall of Fame inductee for Johns Hopkins Women’s Soccer, and a former US and Brazil semi-professional soccer player. With over 13 years of experience as a Speed, Agility, and Strength Coach in Tampa, Florida, and online, Erica has helped countless a...

In this episode, we dive into the world of college football by spotlighting the University of Michigan's kicker. We’ll hear about their path to becoming a Wolverine, the rigorous training regimen, memorable game moments, and what it takes to perform under the immense pressure of college football’s biggest stages. Whether you’re a die-hard Michigan fan or just love a good sports story, this episode...

In this episode, we dive into the world of college football by spotlighting the University of Michigan's kicker. We’ll hear about their path to becoming a Wolverine, the rigorous training regimen, memorable game moments, and what it takes to perform under the immense pressure of college football’s biggest stages. Whether you’re a die-hard Michigan fan or just love a good sports story, this episode...

In this episode, we dive into the world of college football by spotlighting the University of Michigan's kicker. We’ll hear about their path to becoming a Wolverine, the rigorous training regimen, memorable game moments, and what it takes to perform under the immense pressure of college football’s biggest stages. Whether you’re a die-hard Michigan fan or just love a good sports story, this episode...

This week Kirsten is joined by the founder of Corvive, Jeremy Fouts!! Jeremy is an expert in Personal Development who is passionate about making an impact in the lives of others. He has worked with a multitude of professionals worldwide. Hailing from prestigious organizations such as the  MLB and the NFL. He played a pivotal role in enhancing their performance and fostering excellence, both on and...

This week Kirsten is joined by the founder of Corvive, Jeremy Fouts!! Jeremy is an expert in Personal Development who is passionate about making an impact in the lives of others. He has worked with a multitude of professionals worldwide. Hailing from prestigious organizations such as the  MLB and the NFL. He played a pivotal role in enhancing their performance and fostering excellence, both on and...

This week Kirsten is joined by the founder of Corvive, Jeremy Fouts!! Jeremy is an expert in Personal Development who is passionate about making an impact in the lives of others. He has worked with a multitude of professionals worldwide. Hailing from prestigious organizations such as the  MLB and the NFL. He played a pivotal role in enhancing their performance and fostering excellence, both on and...

In this episode, Kirsten dives deep into the fascinating journey of our Erica Perkins Jasper, an athletic director at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, who began her career on the tennis courts as a 23 year old head coach. Erica has used the lessons she learned from years of coaching to transition into administration.  We’ll explore how their coaching philosophy has influenced their leadership style, the ch...

In this episode, Kirsten dives deep into the fascinating journey of our Erica Perkins Jasper, an athletic director at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, who began her career on the tennis courts as a 23 year old head coach. Erica has used the lessons she learned from years of coaching to transition into administration.  We’ll explore how their coaching philosophy has influenced their leadership style, the ch...