Valorie Kondos Field is a former professional ballet dancer and choreographer with no gymnastics experience. Her determination to figure out how to be successful in a world in which she had no knowledge is the backdrop for her book Life is Short, Don’t Wait to Dance. This led her to become a 7-time National Champion gymnastics coach, 4-time NCAA Coach of the Year and a PAC-12 Coach of the Century.  Countless student athletes praise Miss Val for her guidance during and after their athletic careers. Included in the hundreds she has coached or mentored are Olympic Champions Simone Biles, Jordan Wieber, Kyla Ross, Madison Kocian and Katelyn Ohashi.  Hear her speak and have an opportunity to get your copy of her book signed by joining The Story Collective on April 7.  Advanced registration is required here.