Alysa is an Alaskan entrepreneur, former professional basketball player, and former collegiate women's basketball coach. She is now a self-employed personal and performance trainer as well as a basketball skills coach. She will be taking a full time position with the University of Alaska Anchorage in the fall as one of their strength and conditioning coaches. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Health, Physical Education & Recreation with a minor in Athletic Training and Nutrition, as well as being a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with an ACE Personal Trainer Certification. She loves to write about anything and everything self-improvement related, particularly in regard to physical, mental, and emotional health.