- In this episode, we sit down with Grace Cave, a standout D1 athlete from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as she reflects on her record-breaking college career.
From growing up in Weeping Water, Nebraska, to winning a state championship, to navigating college basketball during COVID, Grace shares the highs, the struggles, and what’s next.
She also dives into the state of women’s sports, the challenges female athletes still face, and what she’d tell young girls chasing the same dream.
✅ Small-town beginnings and finding her love for the game
✅ Winning a state title and stepping up to D1 basketball
✅ College recruitment during COVID and choosing Omaha
✅ Mental and physical challenges along the way
✅ The future of women’s basketball and what still needs to change
✅ What’s next for her and advice for the next generation
Her story is a reminder that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about showing up, doing the work, and believing in yourself, even before others do.
🎧 Listen in for an inspiring conversation about career journeys, stepping up, and embracing the unknown.
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