The Leave It Better Podcast

By: The Side-Out Foundation
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  • Summary

  • Explore how to Leave it Better: in life, through the sport of Volleyball. Nebraska Hall of Fame Coach Janice Kruger speaks with the world’s best Volleyball coaches and athletes about the lessons the sport of volleyball has taught them about how to “leave it better.” If you are looking for inspiration on your path of self-discovery? If you want to build a life with meaning? This is the podcast for you. For more than 30 years Janice Kruger has taught and coached young women leading them to become the best versions of themselves in both sport and life. Each one of her guests has a special formula that has helped them on their journey of personal growth. The ultimate goal of this show is to demonstrate the significance of the human connection and how our journey through life can help us leave it better. This show is powered by the Side-Out Foundation
    Copyright 2024 The Side-Out Foundation
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Episodes
  • Star Setter and Leader Going All in on Life, with Katie Oleksak

    Star Setter and Leader Going All in on Life, with Katie Oleksak
    Sep 26 2024

    Talent comes at a young age — whether you’re playing or coaching. As someone in her mid-twenties, Katie Oleksak has quickly rose in the world of volleyball.

    This NCAA Woman of the Year nominee broke the career assist record (5,083) at Colorado State University, and earned All-American honors each of her four seasons. After graduating, Katie wasted no time going pro and competing in Switzerland. She took a chance during the pandemic From there, Katie made the transition from the court to the clipboard, becoming the Director of Volleyball Operations at University of San Diego. Katie also serves as the community engagement leader for the Dig Pink organization.

    Hear her philosophy on taking chances in life, even when you’re worried of the outcomes.

    Links mentioned:

    • For more information go to www.side-out.org.
    • Follow the side-out organization on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutfndn/
    • Have suggestions for the podcast? Email Janice: leaveitbetter@side-out.org
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    39 mins
  • An Olympic Winning Mindset, with Hugh McCutcheon

    An Olympic Winning Mindset, with Hugh McCutcheon
    Sep 19 2024

    Team USA has only ever won four Olympic Gold medals in volleyball. One of those Golds belongs to coach Hugh McCutcheon. He led the men’s team to Gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Hugh then switched over to coach the U.S. Women’s National team to a Silver medal finish at the London Olympics in 2012. Now serving as the Assistant Athletics Director for the University of Minnesota, Hugh talks with Janice about his keys to success, and the differences between winning on a national stage versus winning on a global stage at the Olympics.

    Links mentioned:

    • For more information go to www.side-out.org.
    • Follow the side-out organization on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutfndn/
    • Have suggestions for the podcast? Email Janice: leaveitbetter@side-out.org
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • You’re in Charge. Now what? With President and CEO of Báden Sports, Jake Licht

    You’re in Charge. Now what? With President and CEO of Báden Sports, Jake Licht
    Sep 12 2024

    Ever wonder how balls get made, jerseys get designed, and sports equipment gets tested? Jake Licht knows. As the president and CEO of Báden Sports, it’s Jake’s responsibility not to just make your sports supplies, but make them the best.

    Janice talks with Jake about the unique path that got him involved with Báden Sports. And hear how, as a CEO, he has learned to lean on himself and others during challenging times.

    Links mentioned:

    • For more information go to www.side-out.org.
    • Follow the side-out organization on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutfndn/
    • Have suggestions for the podcast? Email Janice: leaveitbetter@side-out.org
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    44 mins

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