Kirstie Jackson is a dedicated strength and conditioning specialist, data analyst, and sports performance professional with more than five years of experience developing athletes on and off the field. As the founder of The Athletes Arena Soccer Scholarships, she has built a global platform that connects aspiring soccer players with scholarship opportunities and competitive experiences around the world through strategic partnerships with international clubs and organizations.
Throughout her career, Jackson has coached athletes at the youth, collegiate, semi-professional, and professional levels. She previously founded and led The Athletes Arena Coaching Academy, where she designed individualized training programs focused on technical development, agility, injury prevention, and athletic performance. Her experience also includes delivering strength and conditioning programs for semi-professional women's soccer teams in the United Kingdom, coaching elite academy players through Teklab, and working with Challenger Sports across the United States, where she mentored dozens of young athletes daily while leading coaching staff and ensuring high-quality program delivery.
A former collegiate soccer player at Union University and Minot State University, Jackson also competed with clubs including Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, Watford Ladies, Leyton Orient Ladies, and Móstoles CF Madrid. Her playing experience provides valuable insight into athlete development and performance at multiple levels of the game.
In addition to her coaching background, Jackson holds certifications in personal training, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and football coaching, while continuing her studies toward becoming a licensed soccer agent and expanding her expertise in soccer data analysis. She is currently pursuing an MBA to further develop her leadership skills and expertise in sports management and business strategy. Jackson is also serving as a Graduate Assistant in Strength and Conditioning at Valdosta State University, where she continues to help athletes maximize their performance through evidence-based training and performance analysis.
