Ashley McDonough is a Senior Volleyball Recruiting Coach at NCSA (IMG Academy), where she guides thousands of athletes and families through the recruiting journey each year. A former college volleyball coach of 13 years, she is the founder of Coached by Christ, a faith-based leadership ministry, and the author of two leadership books.

Kris Ruepke is a husband, father, coach, business owner, and former Division I pitcher at UTSA.

After growing up in Iowa, Kris took the junior college route before earning his opportunity at UTSA. His career included setbacks, but he refused to let one bad outing define him. He battled back to become a dependable conference starter, threw a complete-game shutout, helped UTSA win a conference championship, and was later chosen as a team captain.

Today, Kris is the co-owner and general manager of D-BAT New Braunfels, where he works with young athletes, coaches, and parents. He brings the perspective of a former college athlete, youth coach, and dad who understands both the pressure and opportunity of youth sports.

Kris believes developing an athlete is about more than swings, velocity, and wins. It is also about building confidence, perseverance, character, and strong family relationships.

Steve Keenum is a longtime football coach and Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader who’s spent decades investing in athletes and families. He’s also the dad of NFL quarterback and NCAA legend, Case Keenum. What makes Steve’s perspective different is that he’s not just been around elite performance, he’s navigated the dinnertime conversations, the ride homes, the playing time disappointments, and the identity questions that every sports parent faces at some point.