S7 E1: Women’s NCAA Volleyball Coaches: Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd and Kristen Kelsay, from the University of Minnesota

Did you know women’s college volleyball is the fastest growing televised sport? Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd and Kristen Kelsay, two of the four coaching staff of the Women's Volleyball Program at the University of Minnesota, join us in this episode to share insight into the world of women’s college sports. Kristen Kelsay was hired as the associate head coach for Minnesota volleyball in January of 2023, joining the staff of first year head coach Keegan Cook. She actually used to play in the Big 10 with Katie Harms’ daughter! Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd was announced as an assistant coach for Minnesota volleyball on Jan. 20, 2024.    In this episode we:  • Hear their journey to becoming a coach • Learn their favorite parts of coaching beyond just the obvious of what happens on the court.  • Discover how they prepare their wardrobe for their jobs on and off the court.  • How the NIL is affecting the recruiting trail and empowerment of female athletes   This an episode that will leave you empowered and ready to watch a women’s college volleyball game live or on television next season!

 

Of note, Katie Harms references a book worth adding to your list: Love People, Use Things.

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