Bethany Brausen

Bethany Brausen, Head Coach of the University of St. Thomas Women's Hockey program, shares her journey from playing at the University of Minnesota to coaching. She discusses the importance of fostering a self-governing culture and dispels common myths about leadership. Bethany highlights how individual stories shape team dynamics and emphasizes empathy in coaching. She also addresses the challenges within modern college athletics, including the transfer portal and NIL, while advocating for building trust and a strong team identity for future success.