Meet the Team - See 2021 Coaches below!
Coach Brooke
Brooke joined us while a student at CSU and has since graduated and become a teacher. She helps with events, online coaching and with curriculum standards development behind the scenes.
Coach Hope
Hope founded GITSL in 2019 and has been the head coach for after school enrichment programs, weeklong summer programs, online programs and cross generational events.
She is a Certified Health and Wellness coach and knows the importance of social emotional intelligence for mental health stability for girls and families.
Hope's background is diverse and includes software, education, startups and non-profits. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and master's degree in Theater. In addition, she holds a Certificate in English Teaching from Cambridge University.
Coach Willow
Willow is pursuing graduate work in Communications at CSU. She is a coach, helps with research behind the scenes and helps with events.
Fall 2021 Coaches
Coaches from CSU (who become mentors to the girls) come from Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), Communications, English Education, Health and Exercise Science and Sociology/ Social Work.
Mentoring coaches encourage girls to build self-esteem through various activities designed toward girls thriving as a leader. Inspiring a girl to become a leader will put her on the path toward greater contribution to society.
Casey
Angie joins us from CSU, majoring in HDFS.
Expected graduation in 2022.
Drew
Drew joins us from CSU majoring in HDFS. Expected graduation 2022.
Maddy
Cassie joins us from CSU, majoring in HDFS. Expected graduation in 2022.
Melanie
Melanie joins us from CSU, majoring in HDFS. Expected graduation in 2022.
Sarah
Coach Sarah is back! Pursuing graduate studies in Social Work at CSU.