In episode 26, Chuck and Brian welcome four of the club's female coaches, Casey Jenkins, Amber Wood, Kira Campbell, and Sue Rose to the podcast for our "Ladies' Night" episode to share their experiences as players, coaches, parents, and maternal figures within the volleyball community.
This episode highlights topics such as the variety of experiences and perspectives that female coaches bring to the volleyball community, challenges that female coaches face, and the importance of female representation in the coaching ranks.
Segment 1: (0:00 - 24:24)
- Intro of guests
- Challenges and rewards of coaching one's own children vs. other players
- How differing coaching styles are based on one's personality
- Adapting between different levels of coaching from youth to college
- Effective communication between coaches and parents to avoid misunderstandings
Segment 2 (24:40 - 52:50)
- Interesting statistics about gender representation in coaching
- Discussion on the positive impact of female coaches on teen athletes
- Exploration of barriers such as stererotypes that prevent more women from becoming coaches
- Testimonials on the importance of leadership roles from women
- Team dynamics and having coaches of both genders
- Personal experiences and challenges regarding work-life balance
- Inspiring girls / young women to become coaches
- How increased media visibility is shifting narratives and aspirations regarding women in sports
Segment 3 (53:07 - 81:33)
- Personal stories of success as well as challenges
- Coaching advice that transcends gender and finding the right coach for each young person
- Reflections and lessons on how sports help teach multiple life skills that assist with personal development and forming of interpersonal relationships --- such as self-reflection, resilience, and adaptation
- The important role coaches have in guiding young athletes beyond wins and losses
- Upcoming programs at TNT including our Play4Abbey charity event, 2025-2026 tryouts, and developmental Summer programs
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