Breaking Barriers: Women in Coaching

Welcome back to another episode of the Keeper Institute Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to our hearts: the journey of female coaches in sports. Why is it that women are often underrepresented in coaching roles? What hurdles do they face, and how can aspiring female coaches carve a pathway to success? On this episode, we'll explore these questions and provide actionable insights for anyone interested in coaching, regardless of gender.

Discover De'Aira Jackson's inspiring journey from collegiate soccer to becoming a professional goalkeeper in the NWSL. Learn about her challenges and triumphs along the way. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of De'Aira Jackson, a professional goalkeeper currently playing for the Utah Royals in the NWSL. Her path to professional soccer is unique and filled with challenges, valuable lessons, and insights that aspiring athletes can learn from.

On this episode, pro goalkeeper Eric Dick shares the journey behind his 9-year MLS career — from growing up as a multi-sport athlete to betting on himself when it mattered most. We talk about investing in your development, embracing detours, staying ready when no one is watching, and what it really takes to last at the professional level. This one isn't just about goalkeeping. It's about resilience. Identity. And building a career you're proud of. 🎧 If you're chasing longevity — in sport or life — this episode is for you.

On this episode Tori is back with Jill! They discuss 3 ways you can advocate for yourself. Taking control of your journey and having conversations can help you be really intentional about training. And being intentional about training helps aid in your development. This episode is a great way to learn how you can take more control of your journey!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori is solo. She discusses ways that you can prep for preseason/Fall 2024. She gives a list of 3 main bullet point you can think over. One – take the time to rest. Two – train with a purpose both on and off the field. Three – enjoy the process. Summer is awesome because there is time to do all these things however we know it's important to be intentional about them so be sure to self-reflect and always ask for support! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill talk about try out season. At TKI, we know tryout season can be super stressful and it often comes with lots of questions. On this episode they go over 3 things to consider when trying out and deciding on what team to play for. The cool thing about this episode is these 3 tips extend beyond club tryout and can be useful when considering college and beyond! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori is joined by Kam Stablein to talk about coaching green flags. They cover 6 things that they consider green flags in coaches. They give these 6 points and examples as to why they believe that is important. TKI is always in your corner and they want to help you find your perfect fit! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!    

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by Kam Stablein to talk about college recruiting. They know that this process is one of the harder and most exciting moments of a young athletes career. Thye discuss 4 pitfalls of recruiting as well as 3 MUSTS to consider during your process. TKI is always in your corner and they want to help you find your perfect fit! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill talk fostering health relationships with self. Disclaimer - we are NOT experts however we do have our own personal lived experiences. They discuss creating a health relationship with yourself when it comes to nutrition, exercise, and self-talk. If these are things you struggle with you are not alone. Be sure to listen to this episode to feel validated and supported! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill talk all about training objectives for goalkeepers 8 to 11. Thye go over 5 keys to training this age of goalkeepers. Often this age group is either overlooked OR overtrained but at TKI they believe that this age is part of the foundation to building a strong athlete/soccer player in general. Listen to the full episode to hear all about the 5 main objectives. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!