• Jennifer Johnson Jordan on Coaching at UCLA, Playing Beach Volleyball in the Olympics and The Power of Coaches to Influence for Good

  • Jul 31 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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Jennifer Johnson Jordan on Coaching at UCLA, Playing Beach Volleyball in the Olympics and The Power of Coaches to Influence for Good

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  • Suanne interviews Jennifer Johnson Jordan, former professional beach volleyball player, Olympian and current head women's beach coach at UCLA. They discuss Jenny's journey as an athlete, her experience as an Olympian and her transition into coaching. Jenny's shares how her faith influences her coaching style and the importance of caring for the whole person. They also spend some time discussing the pressures and challenges faced by young athletes and their parents, as well as the responsibility coaches have at all levels to build up -- and not tear down-- the athletes under their care.

    Jenny also shares her thoughts on the evolving landscape of women's sports and the importance of supporting and promoting female athletes. She reflects on the humility and impact of her father, Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson, and the lessons she has learned from him. Finally, she discusses her own journey as a head coach and the deeper reliance on God and trust in His plans that it has required.
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