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Samantha speaks nationally on topics of Sport, Femininity, Theology of the Body, Prayer, and any other topics that fit within the mission of FIERCE Athlete.
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About Sam
Samantha Kelley is a former Division 1 soccer player for UConn. After college she worked with student athletes for five years through FOCUS and Varsity Catholic. She currently holds a Masters in Catholic Psychology from Divine Mercy University and is pursuing Theology of the Body teaching Certification through the Theology of the Body Institute.
Samantha speaks nationally on topics of Sport, Femininity, Theology of the Body, Prayer, and any other topics that fit within the mission of FIERCE Athlete, Inc. You can check out some of her past talks for Oakcrest High School and FOCUS Greek.
Sample Talk
What does it mean to be a FIERCE Athlete? FIERCE Athlete's Founder and President, Sam Kelley, gives an overview of how to integrate femininity, identity, our bodies, and our faith in sport. She offers commentary on the current state of sport, and presents a vision of how sport could be! Please join her, and other FIERCE Athletes around the country in positively changing the culture of women's athletics!
Single Talks
Be FIERCE
Sport is amazing, and our athleticism is a gift. For the majority of athletes, their worth is tied up in their persona as an athlete: in their performance, success, body, coach’s and teammate’s opinions, etc. In this talk, we take a step back and look at the true source of our worth—being Daughters of God—and how that can positively impact our view of self, view of sport, and the way we approach the pressures we face as female athletes.
The Female Athlete Body
As female athletes our bodies look different than other women. We are stronger, fitter, and carry more muscle. As a result, there is a lot of negative stigma surrounding the human body and the majority of women are hypercritical of their bodies.
In this talk, we discuss the beauty of being both strong and feminine, and what God intended for our bodies.
The Intersection of Faith and Sport
The majority of Americans spend their Sundays watching sports. And while there is a negative stigma around the idolization of sports in today’s society, we have to realize God created sport. He also created the human body that is able to execute them.
In this talk, we look at the intersection of our physical and spiritual lives, what sport can teach us about faith, and how our faith can influence the way we play, view, and compete in sport.
Theology of the Body for High School or College Girls
Today women face so many pressures when it comes to their femininity, identity, sexuality and relationships. It can be very hard to navigate. In light of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, we discuss what it means to be a woman, the beauty of both our bodies, hearts, and sexuality, and how to live these teachings out in today’s culture.
Theology of the Body for Athletes
The athlete’s body is the tool through which they achieve peak athletic performance. But is the body more than just something to manipulate, train, and make stronger. Through the lens of John Paul’s Theology of the Body, we look at the sacredness of the human body, the reason for its design, and how we can honor our bodies in sport.
HOLY MENTAL TOUGHNESS
As athletes, the mental side of the game can be the toughest. How you handle failure, can be the distinguisher between being just a good athlete, to becoming a great one. We will talk about taking our mental game even higher, with a new focus, God. The practicals offered in this talk are sure to elevate your game, physically, mentally and spiritually, allowing you the opportunity to play and compete with freedom.
Training Clinics
A UNIQUE CLINIC FOCUSED ON THE FULL DEVELOPMENT OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE.
Physical sessions will include:
Strength and conditioning
Agility training
ACL prevention
Core work
Sport-specific training
Time also includes:
Small group discussion
Prayer / reflection time
Q&A sessions
Spiritual sessions