Conversation with Kelly Findley

In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Findley—a longtime collegiate soccer coach, former professional player, and mentor who has spent decades developing athletes and leaders at the highest levels of the game.

Kelly’s journey spans over 20 years in college soccer, with head coaching roles at programs like Liberty University, NC State, and Butler. But what makes this conversation so powerful isn’t just the experience—it’s the evolution. After years of building teams and competing at the highest levels, Kelly has shifted his focus toward something deeper: helping athletes and coaches understand who they are beyond the game, and how that identity shapes how they perform.

In our conversation, we explore what it really means to develop the whole person—not just the player. We talk about identity, purpose, and the environments that either unlock or limit growth. Kelly shares insights on how coaches can move beyond tactics to create transformational experiences, and how athletes can begin to separate who they are from what they do.

This is a conversation about performance—but not in the way most people think. It’s about the foundation underneath it all: clarity, alignment, and the courage to do the deeper work that ultimately drives how you show up.

This episode is for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to move beyond surface-level development and truly understand what it takes to grow—on the field and in life.

Learn more: https://coachesonmission.com/

Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-findley-a88167107/