I am passionate about all things related to the global development of youth academy sports. A born and raised Okie, I left a life of corporate America in HR after completing my term as University of Oklahoma -Tulsa Student Government and being named one of Tulsa's 40 Under 40 for a life of unpredictable adventure. I traded my heels for a pair of muddy cleats and my office for a dirty field as I went to become the only female, only American, only blonde, and only Christian International Football Coach for the PSG Football Academy in Bangalore, India. As a former Division I track and field athlete and American soccer coach, I love working with young athletes. I have recently completed my grand adventure in India and continue to work with sports Academies all over the globe.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What a fun way to meet interesting people from all over the world!

Interests

• writing
• running
• traveling
• music
• sports
• soccer
• business
• ecology
• economics
• history
• international relations
• football
• museums
• international politics
• musical theatre
• sports,

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Country, Pop Country, Pop, 90's Christian Jazz, Blues, R&B, Smooth Jazz, Rock, and Folk including Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Tori Kelly, Wayman Tisdale, R. Kelly, Sugarland, Us the Duo, Taylor Swift, Michael McDonald, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, IZ, DC Talk, Thomas Rhett, The Greatest Showman Soundtrack
Movies: Rom Coms, Musicals, Dramas, Classics including When Harry Met Sally, Forrest Gump, Gone With the Wind, The Greatest Showman, African Queen, Hello Dolly, The Greatest Showman, Moana, Tangled, Remember the Titans, Annie
Books: Faith, Economics, Autobiography, History, Business, Leadership, Environmental Science, Classics, Drama, Politics including anything written by Dr. Mark Rutland, C.S. Lewis, Dr. A.W. Tozer, Andy Stanley, Chris Colfer, Mark Twain and autobiographies of Julie Andrews, Rob Lowe, Carol Burnette, and Eric Clapton. Count of Monte Cristo, The Outsiders, Land of Stories, Narnia, Character Matters, Visioneering, Who's Your City, and Love Does are among my favorites

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent two weeks in a shack in the jungle on the Andaman Islands while meeting with locals to help with soccer programs

Teach, Learn, Share

I work with youth soccer but am trained in all things organizational development and leadership development. Let's chat!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a slew of corny jokes, fun stories, board game battles, and an outgoing guest.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States