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The Leave It Better Podcast

The Side-Out Foundation

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.” Are you looking for inspiration on your path of self-discovery? Do 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

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01:14:39

From Hoops to World Class Spikes: Jim Stone's...

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Decades ago, before volleyballtook off in popularity, many of the most talented players came to the sport from other sports. For Jim Stone, he was a jump-shooting basketball player before he jumped over to the volleyball court. Jim spent nearly 30 years at the University of Ohio, and served as head coach of the USA Girls U-18team until 2019. Now Jim is one of the most sought after volleyball consultants for schools, clubs, and universities. Hear his methods for building winning players, and a

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01:04:33

How to Compete Against Your Spouse (and stay...

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2025/06/19

The winningest coach in Texas A&M history has thoughts on volleyball you may have never heard before. Laurie Corbelli knows how to rally her teams to perform at levels they’ve never reached. The current Volleyball Operations Consultant for the Pro Volleyball Federation is a former Olympic silver medalist. Whether it’s competing against her fellow coach husband, or attracting the best players in the world, Laurie has a story for you, with lessons to embrace.Links mentioned: For more information

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47:49

"Deserve Your Dream," with Colorado College Coach...

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2025/06/12

When Sharon Dingman became the head coach of Colorado College volleyball, sherealized shehad a platform that shecould do a lot more with than just win games. "Giving Back to thecommunity" is a big part of Sharon's philosophy. A personal brush with cancer helped her discover HOW shecould give back. Now Dingman is a Board Member with the Side-Out Foundation, helping in the fight against metastatic breast cancer. As it turns out, a special encounter with Janice put Sharon on this new path. Hear why

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55:45

A Seat at the Head of the Table for Female Coaches,...

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2025/06/05

At just 22 years old, Cecile Reynaud was thrust into being the Head Coach of Florida State University’s Women’s Volleyball program. As one of the top female coaches, Cecile recognized many women in the sports coaching world weren’t being taken as seriously as their male counterparts. So Cecile decided to do something about it. She’s now spent decades uplifting other female coaches across all sports.Dr. Cecile Reynaud's lifetime of achievement and ambition is currently being put to the test as

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01:01:18

What it Takes to Win More than Anyone Else, with Mary...

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2025/05/29

Meet the winningest female coach in Division I volleyball history: Mary Wise. She ledthe Florida Gators for34 seasons. Find out what it takes to build a remarkable career, in the face of early challenges. Hear how a little luck went a long way. Also, Mary and Janice touch on the importance of mentorship, and the evolution of volleyball at the University of Florida.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out organization on Instagram:

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The World Record Crowd, with Lindsay Peterson

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2025/05/22

On August 2nd, 2023, sports history was made at a volleyball game in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 92,000 fans packed into a stadium to watch an NCAA match — making it the largest crowd to ever watch a women’s sport.As the Director of Operations for the University of Nebraska’s Volleyball program, Lindsay Peterson helped put together the largest attended women’s game in history. How did it happen? How can it be repeated? And what’s next for the future of the sport in stadiums and on TV? Lindsay gives

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39:27

Players with Purpose: The Grand Rapids Rise's Camryn...

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2025/05/15

Two of the Grand Rapids Rise's top players, Camryn Turner and Paige Briggs-Romine, chat with Janice about the new fame they've found since stepping up from college volleyball into the pro league. Paige and Camryn share their personal stories of beating the odds, and the differences they've had going from a male coach to a woman. Hear about their involvement in the 'Players with Purpose' campaign supporting breast cancer awareness, and how it ties into a much bigger mission.Links mentioned: For more

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01:04:45

From College to the Pros: Dedicating your life to the...

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2025/05/08

Thinking about a career in professional volleyball? Star players Kendall White and Sydney Hilley share what it’s really like. From the NCAA, to the Omaha Supernovas, Kendall and Sydney are charting a path for future players with the United States’ Pro Volleyball Federation.They’ve played professional volleyball for various countries around the world, where overcoming the language barrier is as difficult as dealing with the thousands of miles separating them from their friends and families. They talk

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56:54

The 100/100 Approach: Coach Becky Schmidt on...

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2025/05/01

Hope College Coach Becky Schmidt and her teams have been to the NCAA Division III Tournament 15 different times in 20 years. Find out what it takes to sustain that sort of intensity and talent! Becky also shares how she utilizes her assistantcoaches for maximum effect. Volleyball has changed over the years. Hear why your coaching methods may not be keeping up with the times.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out organization on Instagram:

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01:01:25

You Can Do It - Now Believe It! With Cathy George

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2025/04/24

If you treat your players like family, they will fight for you like family. That is one of Coach Cathy George’s principles.As the current Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Rise professional volleyball federation team, andthe winningest coach in the history of Michigan State’s volleyball program, Cathy has dedicated her life to raising the best players in the sport. Often times that has involved inviting her players over to her home for the holidays, when they can’t be home with their families.Through

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53:54

Humor and Healing: How Michigan Coach Kathy DeBoer...

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2025/04/17

We all have setbacks, but the Michigan State University Hall of Famer Kathy DeBoer's setback nearly killed her. Kathy suffered a devastating stroke while shewas Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, forcing her to learn how to talk and use parts of her body all over again. She tells Janice about the health risks she ignored, and about how positivity, persistence, and humor are helping her recover.Kathy still has a challenging time speaking, but her strong will and

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01:03:52

Winning isn't Easy, but Never Losing is Much Harder,...

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2025/04/10

What does it take not only rack up an impressive win streak, but to find the confidence to keep that streak going?In 2023, Indiana Wesleyan University’s Candace Moats was honored with multiple ‘Coach of the Year’ awards, in part to her team finishing with a flawless 38 wins and zero losses season (the first time in 6 years for any NAIA volleyball team to accomplish).Coach Moats has been coaching volleyball competitively for 40 years. She shares her advice for not caving to the high-stakes pressure

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43:49

The Heart of Coaching: Mentorship and Growth, with...

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2025/04/03

"If you stop learning, you need to stop coaching." That's the motto of Bayside Academy Head CoachAnn Schilling; a legendary volleyball coach with over 37 years of experience. Janice and Ann discuss her journey in coaching, her philosophy on leadership and team culture, and her personal battle with breast cancer. Ann shares how her cancer diagnosis changed her entire outlook on life and her relationship with God. Hearaboutthe significantexperiences that have shaped her methods of passing on life

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01:35:32

How to find (and recruit) the Best Players in the...

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2025/03/27

Building a championship team takes great players that can be pushed to get better, AND great team staff that can push the coach to get better as well. Coach Erin Virtue leads the women’s volleyball team at the University of Michigan and serves as an Assistant Coach for the U.S Women’s National team.Coach Virtue tells Janice how she and the national volleyball team had to re-shape the scouting system they were using so they could spot and recruit the best players the country has to offer. This

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53:49

A Trainer for the Next Generation of Volleyball...

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2025/03/20

From hall-of-fame player, to the best personal trainer volleyball has to offer, Cathy Noth is here to tellyou her methods to shaping young athletes into future stars. As a former Nebraska Husker and NCAA champ,Cathy became the first Nebraska female student-athlete to have her jersey retired.Listen for great step-by-step advice on how to help players improve their skills, and what parents can do today to help their kids.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out

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42:16

Finding Bigger Audiences with Pro Volleyball...

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2025/03/13

For decades, the best volleyball players in the country had few places to turn to if they wanted to stay with the sport they loved after college. Jen Spicher helped change that. As the CEO of the newly created "Pro Volleyball Federation," Jen is giving women a chance to continue their dreams.In her talk with Janice, Jen breaks down just what it takes to launch a new professional sports league. Jen also offers herunique perspective on the differencebetween being a college NCAA coach, and a coach on

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42:10

Empowering Voices: The Impact of Dig Pink

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2025/03/06

The Volleyball Cancer research Charity tournament, Dig Pink, is making lasting impacts, much of it thanks to several young leaders in high school across the country. The conversation revolves around the experiences of the teenage ambassadors of the Side-Out Foundation's Dig Pink program. Learn about their personal motivations, and the big lessons they've discovered as leaders in their schools, teams, and communities.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out

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55:21

A Guide to Growing a Sport: Boosting Volleyball’s...

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2025/02/27

In the early days of collegiate and competitive volleyball, organizer had one major question in mind: How to raise the popularity and visibility of the game. That’s where Terry Liskevych came in. As a former collegiate and US Olympic team national volleyball coach, Terry Helped create the framework to support promising coaches and leaders in the world of volleyball.Terry explains to Janice why he has a hard time putting faith in the USA volleyball organization. And in the ongoing debate over who’s

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46:55

Coaching Players AND Their Parents, with Roger Anderson

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2025/02/20

You can coach your players, but how do you coach their parents? Roger Anderson, Head Coach and Director of Health and Wellness at Westborough High School in Massachusettsshares his insights on coaching philosophy, the importance of community support. Hear why student-athlete well-being and mental toughness is significant onthe court. Coach Anderson also shares the core values he instills in his athletes, and the lessons he imparts to both players and parents.Links mentioned: For more information go

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42:37

The Reason Winning isn't Everything, with Tyler Carey

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2025/02/13

Winning isn’t everything if you’re not winning cleanly. Coach Tyler Carey believes in pushing his players to be accountable for every point… even the ones the refs don’t get right.Tyler helped start the “Power of Pink” volleyball tournament, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for breast cancer research. He talks with Janice about how a brush with death helped him find a renewed passion for life, and helping others.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the

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