HOW THE UNDERDOGS BECOME ELITE

Former WNBA Strength Coach | Keynote Speaker

I helped overlooked athletes transform into All-Stars and Olympians. Now I teach women in business the same performance playbook: the mindset, daily habits, and behind-the-scenes work that separates high performers from everyone else.

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Elite Credentials

Proven Track Record of Championship Results

7
WNBA Seasons
Head strength coach developing elite athletes at the highest level of women's professional basketball
15+
WNBA All-Star Selections
Trained athletes who earned multiple All-Star honors including Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby, and Kayla McBride
8
Olympians Trained
Prepared athletes competing for 5 different countries at the highest international stage
2
Hall of Famers
Trained basketball legends including Becky Hammon—coaches and players at the pinnacle of the sport

THE UNDRAFTED SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

How The Underdogs Become Elite and How You Can Too

I reveal the mindset, training strategies, and daily habits that transform overlooked athletes into All-Stars and Olympians—and show women how to apply these same principles to their careers, health, and lives.

This is a performance playbook rooted in real stories from elite sports, backed by science, and designed to be immediately actionable. I teach your team how to perform under pressure, build sustainable resilience, and invest in the behind-the-scenes work that separates high performers from everyone else.

Your audience will walk away with frameworks for preparation and execution they can use the next day to show up stronger, stay consistent, and thrive in high-stakes environments. They'll leave ready to perform, not just motivated to try.

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Redefine Mental Toughness

Discover why elite athletes balance grit with grace, knowing when to push and when to recover

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Master The Fundamentals

Adopt the daily habits top performers use to stay consistent, recover smart, and avoid burnout

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Own Your Preparation

Stop waiting for permission or validation and start investing in the unseen work that creates lasting results

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Additional Offerings

Other Keynotes and Workshops

The Core 5 Formula for Energy, Wellness and Peak Performance

Keynote

Success starts with energy, and most professionals are running on empty. I break down the habits of elite athletes into five simple pillars anyone can follow: strength & conditioning, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and mindfulness.

This keynote delivers practical, science-backed strategies that help your team recharge, manage stress, and maximize both wellness and performance.

Ideal For: Wellness programs, leadership and success programs, corporate teams prioritizing employee health and performance
✓ Apply the Core 5 to boost energy, focus, and stamina
✓ Build wellness habits that fit demanding professional schedules
✓ Learn how small health habits compound into big performance outcomes

The Key to Confidence: Choices, Trades, and the Mindset to Win

Interactive Workshop

An interactive workshop designed to help audiences build energy, focus, and lasting confidence. I guide teams to understand how everyday choices and intentional "trades" impact stamina, performance, and mindset.

Through practical strategies inspired by elite performers, participants learn how to quiet self-doubt, maintain wellness, and sustain momentum throughout their careers and lives.

Ideal For: Leadership programs, emerging leaders, DEI resource groups, and teams looking to boost confidence, decision-making, and engagement
✓ A simple framework to make confident, intentional decisions
✓ Strategies to boost energy, wellness, and stamina
✓ A personal plan to maintain confidence and momentum all year
Speaking Clients

Organizations I've Worked With

From corporate boardrooms to athletic departments, I've delivered keynotes and workshops that transform how teams think about performance, resilience, and competitive excellence.

My clients don't want another motivational speaker—they want actionable frameworks from someone who's built champions at the highest level.

USA Basketball

National Team Program

KPMG

Big 5 Accounting Firm

NAWBO San Antonio

Women Business Owners

San Antonio Spurs Non-Profit

Community Leadership

Illinois Human Performance Project

Athletic Performance

Thriving Women's Conference

Women's Leadership

Christen Strags delivering keynote speech on stage at corporate event
Client Impact

What Champions Say

"Chrissy is super passionate about her craft and development of you as an athlete... I always knew she would get the best out of me even on days I didn't want to!"
Dearica Hamby

USA Olympian, LA Sparks

"Chrissy had the rare combination of elite training expertise, endless passion for sports performance, and the ability to motivate our WNBA players to maximize their potential."
Ruth Riley

Former WNBA GM

"You challenged us to reflect and realign our goals to build the kind of intentional mindset that fuels long-term growth and success. The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive."
Melissa Mastrodomenico

President, NAWBO San Antonio

"Chrissy made a real impact on the women! She was quoted and referenced the rest of the day. I know that I have personally made better decisions since then."
Lisa Hansen

Founder, Thriving Women's Conference

"Christen, on behalf of the Illinois Human Performance Project team... Thank you! We appreciate your time, energy and expertise and we know our audience does too! We can't wait to partner again and are officially Strags fans for life!"
Abbie Lee

Project Lead, Illinois Human Performance

"Wow! Christen is incredible! I loved her talk. 'Prepare to separate.' Words to live by."
Erin Callahan

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