About Athlete Connect

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Meet the Team

Irene Kufner

Co-Founder, Athlete Connect

As a sports mom, Irene Kufner personally experienced the challenges of finding the right coach for her children. Struggling to connect with trusted, professional coaches who could help them reach their full potential, Irene was inspired to co-found Athlete Connect. Her mission was simple: create a platform that makes it easier for athletes and coaches to connect, while ensuring safety and trust through background checks and verifications.

Irene is deeply passionate about not just giving athletes top-tier coaching but also equipping them with the tools to stay organized, accountable, and goal-focused. Athlete Connect helps athletes track their sessions, set goals, and measure their progress — teaching them valuable lessons in responsibility, self-discipline, and time management. These lessons go beyond sports, preparing athletes to handle the demands of adulthood with confidence, maturity, and a strong work ethic.

Through Athlete Connect, Irene is committed to empowering athletes and coaches alike, ensuring they have the structure, support, and life skills they need to succeed — both on and off the field.

Keith Kufner

Co-Founder, Athlete Connect

As a father and sports enthusiast, Keith Kufner understands how sports shape young people’s lives and build lasting character. After struggling to find the right coaching resources for his own children, Keith co-founded Athlete Connect to make it easier for athletes to connect with trusted, professional coaches.

Keith is passionate about helping athletes stay competitive and excel in their field. Athlete Connect helps athletes stay organized, set clear goals, and track their progress, ensuring they are always moving forward and reaching their potential.

Through Athlete Connect, Keith is dedicated to supporting athletes and coaches, giving them the tools and resources to thrive both in sports and in life.

Nico Kufner

Student & Athlete, Co-Founder of Athlete Connect

As a 15-year-old athlete in baseball and football, Nico Kufner faced the challenge of not only finding qualified coaches but also juggling multiple training schedules. When he finally did find coaches, managing several different calendars became overwhelming, making it hard to stay organized and focused.

That’s why Nico co-founded Athlete Connect — a platform designed to simplify the process for athletes by connecting them with verified coaches and providing a unified calendar system. His goal is to help athletes avoid the frustration he faced, offering them a smoother, more organized way to access top-tier coaching.

Through Athlete Connect, Nico is committed to making it easier for athletes to excel by removing the barriers that once held them back.

Scott Morrow

Athlete & Trainer, Co-Founder of Athlete Connect

As an athlete and trainer, Scott Morrow has always been motivated by the power of setting and achieving goals. Through his own journey, he’s seen how critical it is for athletes to have a clear vision for their growth and the right trainer to guide them toward those goals. However, he also experienced how challenging it can be for athletes to find trainers who truly understand their unique needs and objectives.

This inspired Scott to co-found Athlete Connect, a platform designed to connect athletes with professional trainers who are dedicated to helping them succeed. For athletes, the goal is clear: to find a trainer who can help them improve skills, stay competitive, and ultimately reach their full potential. For trainers, the goal is just as simple: to work with motivated athletes who are serious about their growth and success, while leveraging an easy-to-use platform to manage schedules, goals, and progress.

Through Athlete Connect, Scott is focused on helping athletes and trainers align their goals, stay organized, and track progress, creating a path for success that is streamlined and efficient for both sides.

Taylor Kufner

Former Athlete & Co-Founder of Athlete Connect

As a former athlete, Taylor Kufner understands the drive, dedication, and hard work it takes to reach peak performance. Throughout her athletic career, she experienced the highs and lows of training, competition, and the constant pursuit of improvement. But she also faced the challenge of finding the right trainers and resources to help her elevate her game.

This personal experience drove Taylor to co-found Athlete Connect — a platform designed to make it easier for athletes to find qualified, professional trainers who understand their specific needs and goals. Taylor is passionate about creating a space where athletes can access the best training, stay organized, and track their progress toward success.

Having been in the shoes of an athlete striving for excellence, Taylor is committed to ensuring that other athletes don’t face the same struggles she did. Through Athlete Connect, she’s dedicated to helping athletes stay focused, motivated, and on track to achieve their dreams.