Dr. Jen Fry, a Sports Geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, and conflict expert, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her personal insights on fostering inclusive and resilient environments in youth sports. Drawing from her 15+ years as a collegiate volleyball coach and her experiences navigating organizational change, Jen discusses conflict resolution strategies for sports parents and coaches, empowering families to manage youth sports travel chaos, promoting diversity and inclusion in athletic teams, setting boundaries to avoid burnout in high-pressure sports parenting, and building team culture that supports young athletes' emotional well-being.
Dr. Jen Fry (she/her) is a Sports Geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, conflict expert, and author dedicated to transforming organizational dynamics through the intersection of conflict and culture. With a PhD in Sports Geography from Michigan State University, she owns JenFryTalks, an organizational change firm that delivers keynotes, workshops, and consulting on conflict, communication, leadership, and culture, trusted by organizations like Vanguard University. Jen is also the founder of Coordle, a B2B tech company simplifying youth sports travel logistics with features like real-time itineraries, communication, food orders, and hosting—addressing the chaos faced by parents, coaches, and athletes. A veteran volleyball coach with over 15 years at the collegiate level, she specializes in resolving conflicts to enhance team performance and well-being. Jen is the author of I Said No: The No-BS Guide to Setting Boundaries, Speaking Up, and Staying Unbothered, a culturally nuanced book helping high-achievers set boundaries without guilt, drawing from her lived experiences. Based in Baltimore, her work empowers leaders and families to navigate high-pressure environments with clarity and compassion, making her a sought-after voice in sports and personal development.
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