Dr. Jen Welter is a trailblazing entrepreneur, bestselling author, psychologist, and internationally recognized speaker known for breaking barriers, redefining leadership, and inspiring people to pursue limitless possibilities. While she is best known as the first female coach in NFL history, serving as an Assistant Linebackers Coach for the Arizona Cardinals, her impact extends far beyond the football field.

A pioneer in professional sports, Dr. Jen first made history as the first woman to play running back in men’s professional football with the Texas Revolution, where she later launched her coaching career as the team’s linebackers coach. Her groundbreaking journey challenged long-standing norms and became a powerful example of resilience, innovation, and the courage required to lead change.

Following her NFL tenure, Dr. Jen continued to expand her influence as Head Coach of Australia’s first Women’s National Football Team, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Game for Life Academy Advisory Board, and author of the acclaimed book Play Big: Lessons in Living Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL.

Beyond sports, Dr. Jen has become a leading voice in entrepreneurship, leadership development, and mental health advocacy. Drawing from her experiences breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, she teaches individuals and organizations how to develop resilience, overcome adversity, build confidence, and create meaningful impact. Her work emphasizes the critical connection between mental wellness, peak performance, leadership, and personal growth.

Dr. Jen is also the founder of Grrridiron Girls, an initiative dedicated to empowering young girls through sports, leadership, and confidence-building experiences. Through strategic partnerships, innovative programming, and digital educational initiatives, she continues to create opportunities that inspire the next generation to dream bigger and lead boldly.

Prior to coaching in the NFL, Dr. Jen built an extraordinary athletic career that included two Gold Medals with Team USA, four World Championships, and eight All-Star selections in women’s professional football.

Her academic achievements are equally impressive. Dr. Jen earned a Ph.D. in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Boston College. This unique combination of business expertise, psychological insight, and real-world leadership experience allows her to connect with audiences on topics ranging from entrepreneurship and leadership to mental health, resilience, and high-performance success.

Today, Dr. Jen is a sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, coach, and thought leader whose message resonates with global corporations, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and professional sports teams. Through her powerful storytelling and practical insights, she empowers individuals and organizations to embrace challenges, break barriers, prioritize mental wellness, and achieve extraordinary results.

Areas of Expertise

• Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership
  
• Mental Health and Resilience
  
• Women in Leadership
  
• High-Performance Mindset
  
• Breaking Barriers and Creating Change
  
• Confidence and Personal Development
  
• Team Building and Culture
  
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Leadership Through Adversity
  
• Peak Performance Psychology