Be Valiant

Ep. 18 Episode 10 - Raising Empowered Athletes: A Conversation with Kirsten Jones (Audio)

Todd talks with Kirsten Jones — former Division I volleyball player, Nike executive, performance coach, and author of Raising Empowered Athletes — about what it really takes to help kids thrive in sports and in life. Drawing on her experiences as both a parent and professional, Kirsten shares insights into confidence, mental health, motivation, and how to redefine success in youth athletics. Together, Todd and Kirsten explore how parents can model resilience, create healthier home cultures, and guide their kids with perspective in an often high-pressure sports world.