womxn4volleyball
womxn4volleyball
The platform that connects us
THIS IS WHY
THIS IS HOW
We support each other! Through a clear focus on mentorship, sharing our stories, and creating opportunities to learn and strive together, we can inspire more Womxn 4 Volleyball.
THIS IS HOW!
We support each other! Through a clear focus on mentorship, sharing our stories, and creating opportunities to learn and strive together, we can inspire more Womxn 4 Volleyball.
WHO WE ARE
Elena Kiesling
Ph.D. American Studies, M.A. Sport Sciences, ActionTypes® Coach, Systemic Coach
Elena Kiesling has 17 years of coaching experience in the German Bundesliga, the Bundesstützpunkt system, and beach volleyball. She holds A-Trainer licenses indoor and beach and currently coaches SV Lohhof in the 2. Bundesliga and works with beach volleyball teams. She is also the founder and owner of Perform Ready, a coaching business that works with high-profile athletes and companies. With ACES, she integrates her background in intersectional feminism and queer critique with her passion for sports.
Christy Swagerty
M.A. Coaching & Athletic Administration, B.A. Kinesiology & Physical Education
Christy Swagerty is currently the Head Coach at TV Altdorf in the 2. Bundesliga after earning her German A-Trainer License in 2022. “Swags” played and coached volleyball in California for over a decade before taking her professional career to Europe in 2011. Alongside her athletic and coaching path, she also has gathered sports management experience in English, French, and German, as an agent, manager, and event coordinator. She is passionate about applying the ACES platform by integrating players into leadership roles through team support and coaching opportunities.
WHO WE ARE
Elena Kiesling
Ph.D. American Studies, M.A. Sport Sciences, ActionTypes® Coach, Systemic Coach
Elena Kiesling has 17 years of coaching experience in the German Bundesliga, the Bundesstützpunkt system, and beach volleyball. She holds A-Trainer licenses indoor and beach and currently coaches SV Lohhof in the 2. Bundesliga and works with beach volleyball teams. She is also the founder and owner of Perform Ready, a coaching business that works with high-profile athletes and companies. With ACES, she integrates her background in intersectional feminism and queer critique with her passion for sports.
Christy Swagerty
M.A. Coaching & Athletic Administration, B.A. Kinesiology & Physical Education
Christy Swagerty is currently the Head Coach at TV Altdorf in the 2. Bundesliga after earning her German A-Trainer License in 2022. “Swags” played and coached volleyball in California for over a decade before taking her professional career to Europe in 2011. Alongside her athletic and coaching path, she also has gathered sports management experience in English, French, and German, as an agent, manager, and event coordinator. She is passionate about applying the ACES platform by integrating players into leadership roles through team support and coaching opportunities.
CORE VALUES
Authenticity
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Community
The narrative of scarcity tells us: „There’s only space for a few of us at the top!“ „We have to show male qualities in order to be great leaders.“ „We can only be our best if we step on and over each other!“
Secure womxnhood declares the reality of individuality in community: „There are enough leadership roles for all of us to be our best.“ „We are stronger together.“ „We win by supporting each other.“ „We can bring our authentic selves to the table.“
Authenticity
x
Community
The narrative of scarcity tells us: „There’s only space for a few of us at the top!“ „We have to show male qualities in order to be great leaders.“ „We can only be our best if we step on and over each other!“
Secure womxnhood declares the reality of individuality in community: „There are enough leadership roles for all of us to be our best.“ „We are stronger together.“ „We win by supporting each other.“ „We can bring our authentic selves to the table.“
Expertise
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Sustainability
The journey from youth player to adult player to supporting roles on a team and in a club to leadership roles includes a lot of opportunities to gain knowledge and expertise in volleyball. As we go on this journey, we experience joy, we learn our craft and we understand the physical, mental, emotional, and social demands of the game.
We might even develop a deeper understanding of how teams work and what clubs need in order to thrive. All these experiences combined are a great starting point for future leaders to give back to the sport.
Expertise
x
Sustainability
X
The journey from youth player to adult player to supporting roles on a team and in a club to leadership roles includes a lot of opportunities to gain knowledge and expertise in volleyball. As we go on this journey, we experience joy, we learn our craft and we understand the physical, mental, emotional, and social demands of the game.
We might even develop a deeper understanding of how teams work and what clubs need in order to thrive. All these experiences combined are a great starting point for future leaders to give back to the sport.
