Why Aren’t You Coaching? The Conversation That Started Aija Abele’s Coaching Journey (Part 1)

United 16 Black coach Aija Abele shares the story behind how she found her way into coaching - and it wasn’t something she originally planned. Aija grew up in a Latvian-American household, spending her early years moving between countries before eventually landing in North Alabama. She reflects on how those experiences shaped her identity, her perspective on learning, and the way she now approaches leadership. We als