oppHERtunity

SummaryIn this episode of the OppHERtunity Podcast, Jason interviews Kylie Briscoe, a freshman soccer player at the University of Oklahoma. Kylie shares her journey to her dream school and her transition from an attacking player to a center back. She discusses the challenges of adapting to the college game and the importance of having a support system. Kylie also talks about the recruiting process...

Summary Sage Colón, a track and field athlete at Cleveland State University, shares her journey and passion for running. She discusses her decision to attend Cleveland State and her successful high school track career. Sage emphasizes the importance of teamwork and supporting her teammates. She also talks about her goals for the future and her interest in pursuing a career in news anchoring. Sage...

Summary In this episode, Jason interviews Keyana Cruse, a volleyball player at Western Illinois. Keyana shares her background and how she ended up playing volleyball. She discusses her upbringing on a farm in Kansas and her experience playing multiple sports in high school. Kiana talks about the dedication and hard work required to excel in athletics. She also shares her academic pursuits and futu...

Summary In this episode of the OppHERtunity Podcast, Lynndsey Cassell, a basketball player from Kentucky Christian University, shares her basketball journey and experiences. Lynndsey talks about her early start in basketball, her dedication to the sport, and her goal of playing college basketball. She discusses the transition from high school to college basketball, the challenges she faced, and th...

Summary Charity Dundas, a volleyball player at Western Illinois, shares her journey of overcoming two ACL tears and her determination to continue playing. She discusses her early sports experience, the decision to play college sports, and the challenges of recovering from injuries. Charity also expresses her passion for coaching and her excitement about the growth of volleyball in the US. She shar...

Summary Sierra Kondo, a gymnast at the University of Maryland, shares her journey in gymnastics and college athletics. She started gymnastics at a young age and was inspired by her sister. After considering other options, she chose Maryland for its balance of education and gymnastics. College gymnastics is more intense and team-oriented than high school gymnastics. Sierra discusses the mental chal...

Summary Carly Montgomery, a freshman soccer player at the University of Texas, discusses her journey and experiences in this conversation. She talks about her decision to choose Texas over other schools, highlighting the impressive facilities and resources available to student-athletes. Carly shares her passion for soccer and the challenges she faced in her youth career, including overcoming a fix...

Summary Ali Bastianelli shares her journey in volleyball, from starting in high school to playing professionally. She discusses her decision to choose volleyball over basketball and the challenges she faced in switching positions. Ali also talks about the college recruiting process and the growth of volleyball as a sport. She shares her experience playing for different teams and her future plans....

Summary In this episode, Leila Mackenzie, a sports editor at the Daily Trojan, discusses her background and journey into sports editing. She shares her excitement and passion for covering USC women's sports, particularly women's basketball. Layla highlights the recent success of the USC women's basketball team and the potential for growth in women's sports coverage. She also discus...

SummarySam Fischer, a professional softball player, shares her journey from playing college softball at Loyola Marymount University to representing Team USA and competing in Athletes Unlimited. She emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and having fun in the game. Sam also discusses the unique format of Athletes Unlimited, where players are drafted into teams each week based on t...

Jackie Gutierrez, founder of Woman Kickballs, shares her journey in the world of women's soccer and independent media. She discusses the challenges and rewards of starting her own company and the importance of being a role model for others. Jackie also talks about the process of creating physical magazines and the struggles she faces in the media industry. She shares her vision for the future...