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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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01:07:10

An Olympic Winning Mindset, with Hugh McCutcheon

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Team USA has only ever won four Olympic Gold medals in volleyball. One of those Golds belongs to coachHugh 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, andthe differences between winning on a national stage versus winning on a

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48:49

College Sports has Evolved -- so should Your Approach...

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2025/08/07

If you want your team to stay strong inNCAA sports, you've got to stay up-to-date with the competitiveworldof coaching and recruiting in collegiate athletics. Utah Head Coach Beth Launiere is an expert at what it takes to stay in the fight for championships,season to season. Beth and Janice discuss the importance of making personal connections with today's athletes, the role of mentorship, and the balance between personal life and coaching responsibilities. Beth shares her ideas on building a strong

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47:16

You’re in Charge. Now what? With President and CEO of...

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2025/07/31

Ever wonder how balls get made, jerseys get designed, and sports equipment gets tested? Jake Licht knows. As the president and CEO ofBáden 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 thatgot 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

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53:18

Leading College Stars into the New World of...

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2025/07/24

What's the difference in coaching professionalathletes versus college athletes? Coach Laura "Bird" Kuhn has done both; first for Texas A&M, and now for the Omaha Supernovas. Hear what makes this legendary 2019 SEC Coach of the Year respected by both her players, AND her opponents. Bird and Janice debateThey explore the challenges and opportunities in coaching, the significance of community engagement, and the evolution of players in the pro landscape.Links mentioned: For more information go to

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49:15

Modeling the Perfect Team through Your Environment,...

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2025/07/17

As a coach, would you choose a player with a small role on a winning team, or take a player with a big role on a losing team? University of Pittsburgh Head Volleyball Coach Dan Fisher has built a VERY successful career out of recruiting players from all types of backgrounds. He tells Janice about his methods and philosophies when it comes to standing out in an extremely competitive field.Also, discover the superstitious habit Coach Fisher got hooked on after leading his team on an incredible win

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42:34

Engaging Players and the Community, with the Infinity...

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2025/07/10

Focusing on progress over immediate results; that's howCorinne Hamer and Cayla Kapelke run things at the Infinity Volleyball Club in Colorado. These youth club owners are molding the stars AND the coaches of tomorrow. In their family-oriented environment, Corinne and Cayla are pushing coaches to be able to perform the same drills they put theirplayers through. How does it all work out? Hear what theytell Janice.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out

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49:15

Nebraska Stage Prepares Players for Life after...

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2025/07/03

With four national championships under his belt, the current head coach of Nebraska’s Cornhuskers volleyball team is spilling the secrets to competing at his level. Hear Coach John Cook explain why he prefers practices to matches, and why he believes the best coaches start out as dedicated school teachers.John also tells Janice what he learned from the Navy Seals when it comes to finding the leaders for his top team.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out

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01:14:39

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

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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...

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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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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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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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