My Story
I, Krista, decided to start Ignite Athlete Training after a powerful transformational experience in 2023 when I received the Resurrection power of the Holy Spirit. Before this encounter, I was caught up in aimless striving, comparing, and perfecting just about everything I put my mind to - I was gaining the whole world and losing my soul. It was like filling a cup with a giant hole in it leaving me drained, exhausted, burned out and empty until I deeply encountered the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, on a whole new level on May 2023. He brought life and new direction into my heart.
Philippians 3:8 “I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.” My journey is wild to say the least and in 2023 my entire world and way of living was turned upside down for the better. I was born again in the Holy Spirit (John 3) and totally ignited with new life, restored hope, and a zeal for advancing the Kingdom through a platform of sports.
It just takes one spark to set the forest on fire. The goal with Ignite Athlete Training is for it to be a platform for others to obtain the transformation they are looking for in sports and within their hearts while training in the areas of soccer, self defense, fitness and nutrition. These areas of service that I provide are under great attack in the world with many condemning messages and negative experiences that go along with it. I understand what it is like to compete in sports and life, and I know first hand what can make or break an individual. That’s why I became inspired to start Ignite Athlete Training and make these areas of service a fantastic life changing experience for you to receive breakthrough and get to the next level.
It is incredible to see people come through and meet their goals on and off the field. In these sessions miracles break out, children find joy, men and women find freedom, old heavy chains break off, and lives become restored in ordinary people like you and me. Here at Ignite Athlete Training I look for longevity and healthy balance in your sport or session, so you can take with you achievements that are wholesome, authentic, and nourishing. All of these sessions are prayed over before and after so we have the partnership of the Heavens. When we are attached to the vine (John 15) and receiving a continuous infill of nutrients, liquid love, and favor from the Throne Room (Ezekiel 47), you are in a position to thrive, score goals, overcome any obstacle and stand firm in the authority you carry. (Matthew 16:18) All of the forces of hell combined cannot prevail against you because you are marked with supernatural love and protection.
Outside of work I enjoy the outdoors, gardening, being on my farm, playing my cello, crochet and painting projects, praise and worship, authentic conversations with friends and family, Holy Spirit filled moments, and seeing extraordinary healings happen in ordinary people. I am a graduate of the Encounter School of Ministry.
Lastly, I am grateful for all the friends, family, connections, and prayer warriors who have made this dream of Ignite Athlete Training an awesome reality. I have made many special moments with each of the women, men, and children who have participated in sessions at Ignite Athlete Training. These sessions have been loaded with countless impacts from coach to student and student to coach - when you teach you learn and when you learn you teach. I look forward to be able to expand on these very positive experiences and be a part of your special story.
“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.” Saint John Paul II
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Easter Sunday with wonderful friends, a joyful atmosphere. and delicious food. Nourishing experiences like this make life amazing!
Certifications &
Experience
Krista worked as a Chemical Engineer for 10+ years but now uses her lifelong experiences, trainings, coaching opportunities, and certifications to pour back into you.
Coach Krista Steinbeiser has been playing and coaching soccer for 25 years. She played Division 1 College Soccer at McNeese State University as a starting center midfielder. She achieved several awards such as First Team All Conference, the Golden Boot award and was featured in many news articles. Prior to that she played club soccer for Solar, Andromeda, and FC Dallas and high school soccer for the Allen High School Varsity Soccer team where she was MVP. Krista has several years of experience as a referee, private trainer, and coach. She received her coaching license and coached four FC Dallas Juniors teams while she lived in Texas. She continues to works a lot with the youth outside of soccer and has a mission to empower the younger generation to grow in confidence and courage, while also enjoying a sport they love.
In addition to soccer, Krista has also received 6 years of training in Krav Maga, Karate, Jiu-jitsu, and other forms of Self Defense. She fully believes in the power of your voice, advocating for yourself, setting necessary boundaries, deescalating and getting home safely. It is more and more critical these days to be equipped with these skills and knowing how to trust your gut and how to get home safely. Knowing how to deescalate is equally as necessary as knowing how to throw combatives and get out of certain unwelcomed situations. Krista has been teaching these techniques over the last few years in private lessons to women, men, and children, as well as churches and women’s seminars partnering with Stella Maris Center. What separates her from many other Krav Maga and self defense instructors is not only her enthusiasm and energy, but how she integrates these sessions with empowering scripture passages and declarations because knowing self defense includes repetition in this mind, body, soul muscle.
Finally, Krista received her ISSA certification in fitness and nutrition. She has 5 years of experience working with dietitians and 25 years of training under various coaches and fitness instructors. She knows first hand what works and what doesn’t work to become a better athlete, what causes injuries and burnout, and also what causes a life of longevity, health, and wholeness. Health is not just a number on the scale or the number of miles you can run or what you can bench press, it is rather how balanced you are in all areas of life (physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and spiritually). Krista informs you with more than just textbook advice, but also what the long term studies show, coupled with her own experience of conquering diet culture how to pour into all areas of your life to achieve wellness. When you steward your body and feed all areas of your life, you are feeding the desires of your heart - from there you can be in a place of abundance and rest with overflowing joy and ignited Heavenly energy to cherish the moments that mean the most. What remains? A lasting peace and happiness this world cannot explain.
