Episodes

  • Her Y Returns

    Her Y Returns
    Oct 12 2022
    Her Y is where we celebrate the women who make BYU Sports great. By sharing their stories of faith, perseverance, and success, we can all seek to be better. Their “why” to sports and life can help us find our “why”.
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    1 min
  • Ellie Walbruch and Tara Warner: Captains' Insights

    Ellie Walbruch and Tara Warner: Captains' Insights
    Sep 11 2024
    This brand-new episode of Her Y features BYU Women's Soccer co-captains Ellie Walbruch and Tara Warner. They reflect on last season’s amazing run to the college cup, from key games to players who’ve moved on to the pros. And listen to them share insights on the upcoming season, plus fun tidbits like pump-up playlists and team rituals.
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    29 mins
  • Heather Olmstead: Game On

    Heather Olmstead: Game On
    Sep 4 2024
    It's a significant season for BYU Volleyball head coach Heather Olmstead. 2024 is her 10th year as the leader of the Cougars. In this podcast episode, Olmstead talks about her transition from being an assistant coach under her brother, to leading the team as head coach. She talks about how she’s kept the program strong while helping her players grow both on and off the court. Heather also gives a behind-the-scenes look at coaching the USA U21 team and the unique pressures of leading one of the nation's teams. Throughout the episode, she offers insights on leadership, teamwork, and staying true to the core values that drive BYU Volleyball.
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    35 mins
  • Sara Hill: Strength in the Struggle

    Sara Hill: Strength in the Struggle
    Aug 28 2024
    In this episode, we hear from Sara Hill, the wife of BYU Football defensive coordinator Jay Hill, as she shares her powerful journey through a cancer diagnosis and recovery. Sara discusses moving from Weber State to BYU, the support she received from her community during her battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, and how her faith and family helped her stay strong. Her story is one of resilience, love, and the incredible impact of a supportive community.
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    41 mins
  • Jennifer Rockwood: A Winning Mindset

    Jennifer Rockwood: A Winning Mindset
    Aug 14 2024
    Join us as BYU women's soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood reflects on her remarkable 30-year career, the evolution of the program, and the challenges and triumphs of leading her team through their first year in the Big 12 Conference. She shares her insights on her coaching philosophy, the growth of women's athletics, and the importance of developing strong, confident athletes both on and off the field. You won't want to miss this!
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    52 mins
  • Tamber McAllister: A New Era

    Tamber McAllister: A New Era
    Jul 31 2024
    In this episode, Coach Tamber McAllister discusses her plans as the new head coach of BYU swim and dive after a long tenure as an assistant coach for the program. She reflects on her coaching career, her close relationship with former head coach Shari Skabelund, and her transition into the head coaching role. Tamber reminisces about her own Olympic Trials experience in 2000 and the joy of seeing her athletes reach the same milestone! She shares her personal history with swimming, influenced by her mother who was also her coach, and how that relationship pushed her to be a better athlete at the time, and now a coach.
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    28 mins
  • Gretchen Hoekstre: Unyielding Strength

    Gretchen Hoekstre: Unyielding Strength
    Jul 17 2024
    Gretchen Hoekstre is a powerful woman who wants to empower women. The BYU Track and Field star joins the Her Y podcast to talk about overcoming anxiety, falling in love with weight training, and achieving her long-held goal of breaking the all-time BYU school record in the discus. And she has a strong message for women: love your body. Listen to Gretchen's empowering story of embracing her physical and mental strength while promoting a more positive self-image!
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    31 mins
  • Jaslyn Gardner: Paving the Way

    Jaslyn Gardner: Paving the Way
    Jul 3 2024
    Jaslyn Gardner reflects on completing her last track and field season at BYU and her most recent accomplishments. She broke two school records at her senior meet and has taken the title of the fastest female sprinter in BYU history! Jaslyn chose to compete at BYU for an extra year and we are so glad she did. We hear about her struggles with injuries and setbacks, but how she kept pushing and fighting for the sport she loves.
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    29 mins