MEET THE FOUNDER OF ARISE
Every Young Person Deserves to Know Their Worth Goes Beyond Their Performance.
I'm a mom of three boys, an educator, and a youth mindset coach who believe confidence begins with knowing who you are - not simply what you accomplish.
My mission is to help young athletes recognize their strengths, develop resilient minds, and discover the purpose God placed within them.
- Coach Shandel, Founder of ARISE Coaching & Training
My store: Why I Founded ARISE
I've always believed that every young person has something valuable within them- strengths to discover, gifts to develop, and a purpose worth pursuing.
But I also know how easy it can be to question your own abilities.
Growing up with dyslexia and navigating challenges during my youth shaped how I saw myself. I understand what it feels like to struggle with self-doubt, compare yourself to others, and wonder whether you're truly capable of more.
Those experiences taught me something important: The way we see ourselves can influence the choices we make, the challenges we face, and the opportunities we're willing to pursue.
Years later, as a mom of three boys, I began seeing some of those same challenges through a different lens.
I watched my boys navigate sports, school, friendships, expectations, and the everyday pressures of growing up.
I saw how one difficult game could shake confidence. How frustration could overshadow progress. How easily young people could begin measuring their worth through performance, approval, or comparison.
And like so many parents, I wanted to help.
But I realized something.
Telling a young person to believe in themselves isn't the same as teaching them how.
I wanted to give my children more than encouragement. I wanted them to understand their thoughts, recognize their strengths, develop healthy habits, and learn how to navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.
That desire became the foundation of ARISE Coaching & Training.
Today, I combine my experience working with children, my education, specialized youth coaching tools, and my Christian faith to help young athletes grow in ways that reach far beyond sports.
My goal isn't to create athletes who never make mistakes, experience fear, or face disappointment.
It's to help them understand who they are, develop the courage to keep growing, and recognize that their value doesn't disappear when things get difficult.
Because I don't just want young people to become better athletes. I want them to become confident, grounded individuals who know their worth and have the courage to live with purpose.
- Shandel Krook
Founder, ARISE Coaching & Training
Education. Certifications & Experience
My coaching approach combines professional training, hands-on experience working with youth, and a passion for helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and purpose.
BachelI believe young people deserve guidance that combines encouragement with practical tools, opportunities for reflection, and meaningful action.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business
A foundation in leadership, communicarion, organization, and goal setting.
7 Years of Childcare Experience
Hands-on experience supporting children's development, learning, and individual needs.
5 Years of Substitute Teaching Experience
Experience working with students in educational settings, adapting to different learning styles, and encouraging student growth.
Adventures in Wisdom Certified
Specialized training in life-coaching concepts and tools designed to help children develop confidence, resilience, and postive thinking habits.
DISC Certified
Training in behavioral-style assessments used to support self-awareness, communication, and understanding individual strengths.
ICF - Accredited Coach Training Program
Completed a coach training program accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
My Commitment to Continued Growth
I believe that being as effective coach means remaining a student myself- continuing to learn, refine my skills, and find meaningful ways to support young people and their families.
My goal is to bring together experience, education, faith, and practical coaching strategies to help every athlete feel seen, supported, and capable of growth.
My Coaching Philosophy
Every Athlete Has a Story. Every Athlete Has Potential.
I don't believe there's a one-size-fits-all approach to helping young people grow.
Every athlete brings a unique personality, strengths, experiences, and challenges.
That's why my coaching begins with understanding the person behind the athlete.
I focus on helping young people:
Understand their minds - Recognize how thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence their choices.
Discover their strengths - Build self-awareness and confidence rooted in who they are.
Develop practical skills - Learn tools for handling pressure, responding to setbacks, and communicating effectively.
Take meaningful action - Turn learning into habits, decisions, and everyday practice.
Recognize their progress - Celebrate small victories and understand that growth isn't measured only by outcomes.
My approach combines supportive conversations, guided discovery, direct teaching, and practical activities.
I want athletes to leave coaching with more than encouragement. I want them to have tools they can use log after our sessions end.
Rooted in Faith. Guided by Purpose.
My Christian faith is at the center of how I see the words, the way I approach challenges, and the purpose behind ARISE.
I believe every young person is wonderfully made, with unique strengths, gifts, and value that cannot be measured by performance or accomplishments.
I want athletes to understand that their identity is don't define their future, and their lives have purpose beyond the scoreboard.
Faith inspired the values I bring into coaching: compassion, integrity, courage, perseverance, and service to others.
My hope is that every young person who experiences ARISE feels encouraged to discover who they are, recognize their worth, and rise toward the person God created them to become.
Beyond Coaching
I'm a wife, a mom of three boys, and someone who understands that life doesn't always go according to plan.
Between family, sports, personal growth, and building ARISE, I've learned that confidence isn't about having everything figured out.
It's about having faith, being willing to learn, taking meaningful action, and continuing to grow through life's challenges.
I love seeing young people discover something new about themselves- especially those moments when they begin to recognize strengths they didn't know they had.
And as a parent, I know how meaningful those moments can be.
Because sometimes, the greatest victories happen far away from the scoreboard.
Let's Help Your Athlete RISE.
Every athlete deserves to feel supported, encouraged, and capable of growth.
Whether your athlete is navigating self-doubt, learning to manage pressure, or simply ready to develop stronger mindset skills, I'd love to learn more about their journey.
Let's start with a conversation.
Together, we can explore your athlete's strengths, goals, and the support that may help them continue growing.