eiFOCUS® Legendary Coaches
Meet the game-changing coaches who have partnered with eiFOCUS® and are leading with emotional intelligence to empower the next generation of athletes.
Valorie Kondos Field
Valorie Kondos Field, aka Miss Val, as she’s affectionately known by the scores of champion gymnasts she’s coached over her career—has no background in gymnastics. She never tumbled, flipped, or played any type of organized sport. And yet she became a legendary, hall of fame coach, through curiosity, creativity, attention to detail, and unwavering care for the overall well-being of her athletes.
Head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac-12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team, Miss Val was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. The four-time “National Coach of the Year” was recently named “West Region Coach” of the Year, Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and “Coach of the Century” for her solid track record as a preeminent coach.
Crediting her mentor, legendary basketball coach John Wooden, and the Olympians and athletes with whom she’s worked, Miss Val’s success is due to her extraordinary leadership and mentorship of young student-athletes, and the way in which she uses gymnastics as an avenue through which to teach valuable life lessons.
In her book, LIFE IS SHORT, DON’T WAIT TO DANCE, Miss Val shares personal stories, anecdotes and lessons learned throughout the 37-year career of a dancer/choreographer turned athletic coach. She shares stories about the Olympians and athletes with whom she’s worked, explains how her diagnosis with breast cancer actually turned into one of the best years of her life, and expounds on how she shaped her UCLA Gymnastics program as a life skills class. For Miss Val, it’s not about winning and losing, it’s about choreographing your life< and owning the choices you make.
Miss Val is a dynamic speaker and choreographer. She lights up a crowd with her enthusiasm and zest for life, and mesmerizes audiences with her spectacular ability to entertain. And, as a newly retired head coach, she’s ready to spread her joy even further …
Tracy Joyner
Tracy Joyner was named head coach of the Oregon Soccer program in December 2024, bringing a history of success and program-building experience at multiple levels. A native of Moraga, California, Joyner previously led UC Davis to a record-breaking 2024 season, earning Big West Coach of the Year honors. Under her leadership, the Aggies consistently improved, finishing as one of the top teams in the conference and setting new program records.
A former all-Pac-10 defender at Cal, Joyner played professionally in the WPSL and WPS before transitioning into coaching. She has led programs at the junior college, Division II, and Division I levels, developing multiple all-conference and all-region players along the way. She is one of the few American women to earn the UEFA “A” Coaching License, a distinction held by less than one percent of female coaches worldwide.
Beyond her on-field accomplishments, Joyner holds advanced degrees in sport psychology and coaching, equipping her with a deep understanding of athlete development. She has also served in various coaching and leadership roles at the club and high school levels, expanding her impact on the sport.
Now at Oregon, Joyner brings her experience, energy, and vision to elevate the program. With a focus on belief, consistency, competitiveness, and trust, she is committed to building a team that excels both on and off the field.