ABOUT US

Crista Samaras, Founder & Program Designer

Crista Samaras is the Founder and CEO of Brave Enterprises. A graduate of Princeton University, Crista was also an outstanding lacrosse player. She was a three-time All American, three-time All Ivy League selection and two-time Ivy League Player of the Year and played for the US Women’s Lacrosse Team from 1995-2007 (winning gold and silver medals at the 2001 and 2005 World Cup Games respectively). Prior to founding Brave Crista coached thousands of high school athletes for over a decade expertly weaving together the physical requirements of the sport with the mental skills coaching that would serve as the foundation for the company. Passionate, intelligent, authentic and vulnerable, Crista is a master educator who connects with junior female athletes both virtually and in-person to enable them to lock-in all-terrain life skills to excel both on and off the field.

Experts. Coaches. Facilitators.

We have accumulated an incredible team of individuals who are in it for kids. Everyone on the Brave TEAM is trained in helping people use bravery as a lever to increase their confidence.

Experts

Experts are accomplished former athletes and/or skilled professionals who teach workshops and training sessions for the entire XTEAM community.

Crista Samaras.
1999.
New York City.
I am bold.
I am curious.
I surprise.
BE boom.

Holly Austin.
2012.
North Carolina.
I am offense.
I am loyal.
I care.
BE resolute.

Brave Coaches

Coaches are the leaders and mentors of the individual Squads (small group communities). They make sure everyone on the team is getting the most out of the program and staying on track. Coaches undergo rigorous background checks, are highly trained in Brave programming and are diligent and demanding yet also empathetic and compassionate.

Monique Achu.
2002.
Dallas, Texas.
I am growing.
I believe.
I am worthy.
BE disciplined.

Jasmine Docal.
2017.
Peru.
I am capable.
I am sunshine.
I do the work.
BE the engine.

Ashley Boles.
2020.
West River, MD.
I am resilient.
I am shining.
I am worth it.
BE purposeful.

Sarah Fisher.
2019.
New York City

I explore.
I connect.
I show up.
BE patient.

Facilitators

Brave programming specialists.

Monique Achu.
2002.
Dallas, Texas.
I am growing.
I believe.
I am worthy.
BE disciplined.

Ashley Boles.
2020.
West River, MD.
I am resilient.
I am shining.
I am worth it.
BE purposeful.

Sarah Fisher.
2019.
New York City

I explore.
I connect.
I show up.
BE patient.

Matthew Harris.
2007.
Chicaaaaago.
I am beast.
I am love.
I am a mural.
BE intentional.

Chantel Hatton.
2013.
The city of brotherly love.
I am muscle.
I am mindset.
I am the competition.
BE Fully Equipped.

"The Brave team really brought the energy, adapted throughout the experience, and worked to ensure that every participant walked away enriched in some way. "

Peter Sanneman
Former Director of Campus Ministry, Bishop McNamara High School
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