Lake Tahoe School presents: Coffee With Kirsten Jones
September 8, 2025 | Member Submitted
Lake Tahoe School is proud to host a special presentation by Kirsten Jones, a renowned Peak Performance Coach, motivational speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Raising Empowered Athletes. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 16, at the Bobcat Treehouse Library in Lake Tahoe School from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.
Kirsten Jones, a Hall of Fame NCAA Division I volleyball player and former NIKE executive, has dedicated her career to helping athletes, parents, and coaches navigate the complexities of youth sports. Her unique approach focuses on teaching athletes to get out of their heads and into their bodies, allowing them to perform at their highest level.
Having raised three Division I athletes herself, Jones intimately understands the challenges and triumphs of the youth sports journey. Her presentation will draw from her personal experiences and professional expertise, offering parents practical strategies for time management, building resilience, and fostering a positive, high-performance mindset in their children. Attendees will learn how to help their athletes manage pressure, amplify their strengths, and find joy in the athletic experience.
“We are thrilled to bring Kirsten to our community,” says Cynthia Keeler, Director of Development and Special Events at Lake Tahoe School. “Her insights on raising empowered athletes and navigating the pressures of competitive sports are invaluable. This is a must-attend event for any parent or coach who wants to make a lasting, positive impact on their young athletes’ lives.”
The presentation is free and open to the public, and attendees can register at https://www.laketahoeschool.org/ninja-forms/57niju.
About Kirsten Jones: Kirsten (Keer-stin) is a Hall of Fame NCAA Division I volleyball player, 15-year NIKE executive, motivational speaker, Peak Performance Coach, author of the best-selling book, Raising Empowered Athletes, and host of the award winning podcast, “Raising Athletes” (#5 on Feedspot in Youth Sports).
She works with athletes, parents, coaches and administrators, helping them identify their pain points, amplify their strengths and reach their individual and collective team and leadership goals.
Kirsten’s super power is getting people out of their heads in into their bodies, allowing them to feel their best and perform beyond what they believed possible.
Kirsten and her husband, Evan, have raised three athletes (ages, 24, 21 and 19). Two sons, who became DI basketball players and a daughter who played volleyball through high school. Kirsten understands the pressure, excitement and often times anguish that comes with roller coaster ride that is youth sports. Buckle up!
Contact:
Allie Sacci
Director of Marketing & Communications
allie.sacci@laketahoeschool.org
775-831-5828