The University of Minnesota Associate Head Volleyball Coach, Kristen Kelsay, joins the Max Out Mindset podcast! She shares the wisdom she gained from her seven years of experience as an assistant coach in the Big Ten, including four with Michigan State (2015-18) and three with Northwestern (2019-21). Learn from her experience as a college athlete at Michigan State under former Head Coach, Cathy George, and how it led to jump-starting her coaching journey. Hear insights into her time as a Gopher with Head Coach, Keegan Cook.

This episode provides insight into how coaches and athletes can build the second 'C' of the Elite Mindset, confidence. Her own confidence and coaching style draws on her values: being kind, acting with integrity, and always returning to her faith. We dive into learning there is strength in vulnerability and the gift of having a mentor. The gloves are off in this episode!

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