B.A. in Journalism & Public Relations, M.A. in English

With over 200 published news stories, Kelsey spent her early career as a local journalist in the Fresno and Ventura County area. Always happily involved with Moorpark Athletics, she launched the MC Spirit program, as well as the CLU Cheer Program, and coached college cheer for five years. During that time she collaborated with the football team to lead growth mindset workshops on instilling academic confidence in athletes, was an academic trainer for young athletes at Oaks Christian High School and a tutor at the Writing Center at Moorpark College. She eventually began instructing in journalism and now is lead Journalism instructor at Moorpark College, facilitates the student newspaper, the Moorpark Reporter, and serves as the Distance Education Coordinator/POCR Lead for the campus. Her uniquely designed Journalism courses have been recognized at the state level and badged for high marks of equity and accessibility. Kelsey has pooled her background as a tutor, collegiate instructor, and a mother of four young athletes to design a curriculum that offers engaging lessons, interactive assessments, and guaranteed retention.

M.S in Kinesiology, M.A. in Christian Leadership

Moorpark College Head Football Coach

Starting his 16th year in collegiate coaching, after graduating from a D1 football scholarship, Mike Stuart has spent the better part of two decades rallying behind student athletes. As one of the first coaches in his league to implement an Academic Game plan, one that instills time managment tools, study skills, and professional work ethic development, he has been passionate about helping his players succeed on and off the field since day 1. The Athletes Academy is his way of helping to ensure academic and athletic confidence in the next generation of student athletes! He uses his incredible background in physical training, agility drills, strength and conditioning workouts to craft a field ready game plan for active learners to fully engage in academics with an eager confidence.

B.S. in Organizational Sciences, M.S. Education in Kinesiology

John Stuart, an Defensive Coordinator for Moorpark College Football Program, began his journey as a passionate college athlete. His love for football, kindled in his early years, has fueled his dynamic path in the world of athletics, where he combines his deep passion for the sport with a dedicated commitment to nurturing the next generation of players.

John's coaching philosophy centers on empowerment and collaboration. He prioritizes fostering student opportunities by involving players in leadership roles, granting them a voice in shaping team strategies. This approach not only enhances their engagement but also instills a sense of ownership and commitment, creating a vibrant and cohesive team dynamic.

Beyond the field, he finds unwavering support in his personal life. Engaged to his partner, Alex, and surrounded by a loving family, he draws strength from their encouragement. As an Assistant Football Coach, John is more than a mentor; he embodies the true spirit of the sport, fostering camaraderie, and inspiring growth in the lives he touches. His dedication to the game and his players exemplifies the essence of a guiding light in the world of sports.

B.S. in Business Administration

Single Subject Teaching Credential English received 2016

Meet Peter Cady, the Football Tight End Coach whose journey in the realm of athletics commenced as a high school teacher and coach.

Pete has spent the last decade working with middle and high school students in developing strong grammar concepts, formation of essays, and comprehension in spelling and vocabulary.

Attune to the economy and government, Pete will be applying his expertise to courses in economics, citizenship and American Government.

Pete's teaching and coaching philosophy is rooted in empowering leadership. He believes in nurturing natural team leaders, providing them with the platform to guide the team and rectify issues they identify. This approach not only instills a sense of ownership but also amplifies the classroom and team's collective strength.

B.S in Sports Management

Tim Lomicka holds a Bachelor’s in Sports Management from CLU where he crafted business campaigns to help enhance sport training that connected the mind, body, and spirit in a fully vetted performance program.

As a prior Kingsman quarterback, Lomicka uses his experience to coach Moorpark College’s quarterbacks, where he is determined to continue to speak life into players on and off the field.

Lomicka serves as the Ventura County representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and will work with Elite Athletes Academy as the team Chaplain and Biblical Studies Instructor.

B.A Latin American Studies, UC San Diego

Masters in Education, CLU

Terin Carvalho spent 20 years instructing in Spanish at Thousand Oaks High School.

She spent years fine tuning the premier methods of administering lessons in Spanish that pull in students from all levels and language backgrounds.

In partnering with Elite Athletes Academy, she is determined to bring Spanish speaking back to life in a fun competitive and energetic atmosphere.

A mother to four kids she is currently homeschooling, Carvalho has made waves in transitioning standard learning to something exceptional.

She brings her expertise with CVUSD’s Shine & Century Programs to help guide and nurture the next generation of Spanish speaking student athletes.

Pop artist Kirsten Arian, was writing songs before she could even hold a pen. The Los Angeles native moved to Nashville at 18 and hit the ground running, winning Music City Breakthrough, a competition that helped Arian set up her first full-length album, Higher Than Heaven. The debut garnered the singer/songwriter airplay on MTV and Radio Disney. Her follow-up, 3, attracted the attention of major labels with breakthrough hits “Please Don’t Try To Stop Me” and “Girls Hate Girls,” which became the theme song for the national Love Is Louder anti-bullying campaign. In addition, her original recording of “Invincible” earned placement in 2017’s The Lego Batman Movie.

She is the artist and voice behind Delight Worship, a worldwide women's ministry and is currently represented by Peermusic. Outside of that, she acts as a mentor to artists and songwriters, in helping develop their skill and craft towards their journey within the music industry.

www.kirstenarianmusic.com