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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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46:29

Spiking it to Cancer Through Precision Treatments,...

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Just like you need the right player in the right position to win in volleyball, new cancer treatments are putting the right methods in place to help patients beat their disease. Dr. Mariaelena Pierobon is at the forefront of the battle to create precision medical solutions, specialized for individual cancer patients. Dr. Pierobon's work might be complicated, but the way she explains it is easy to understand: more people are getting more tomorrows.Links mentioned: For more information go to

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59:56

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

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2026/03/19

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 assistant coaches 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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56:56

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

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2026/03/12

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 she was 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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46:52

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

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2026/03/05

"If you stop learning, you need to stop coaching." That's the motto of Bayside Academy Head Coach Ann 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. Hear about the significant experiences that have shaped her methods of passing on life

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56:51

A Trainer for the Next Generation of Volleyball...

The Leave It Better Podcast ·

2026/02/26

From hall-of-fame player, to the best personal trainer volleyball has to offer, Cathy Noth is here to tell you 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

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45:12

Empowering Voices: The Impact of Dig Pink

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2026/02/19

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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49:57

Coaching Players AND Their Parents, with Roger Anderson

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2026/02/12

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 Massachusetts shares his insights on coaching philosophy, the importance of community support. Hear why student-athlete well-being and mental toughness is significant on the 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

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01:10:01

A Coaching Career Built on Incredible...

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2026/02/05

If you want to be the best, you need experience. That’s where Ruth Nelson shines. As a volleyball coach at all levels of the sport over many decades, Ruth walks us through her lessons with some of the most influential volleyball figures in the history of the sport. A must listen to episode for young and aspiring coaches! Veteran coaches will appreciate Ruth’s stories and connections.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org.Follow the side-out organization on Instagram:

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55:39

Winning Wisdom & Fun Stories with 2x Olympic Medalist...

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2026/01/29

Hot off the court from the 2025 Paris Olympics with her Silver medal, Team USA’sHaleigh Washington shares the heart-pounding moments, the skills that carried the team, and how American volleyball can change its messaging.Also, get Haleigh’s take on who the best players in the world are right now.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:

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01:02:48

From the Volleyball Court to the Lab – Our Fight...

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2026/01/22

A special episode with a unique message of hope. The sport of volleyball is the carrier for the Side-Out Foundation’s mission to end breast cancer. On the frontlines of that mission isDr. Emanuel Petricoin. He’s apioneering researcher in personalized medicine, and Co-Director of the Center of Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine at George Mason University. Hear how his work with the Side-Out Foundation is helping transform how we treat breast cancer.Links mentioned: For more information go to

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01:25:19

Empowering Lives Through Sport - Lori Okimura's Passion

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2026/01/15

Everyone should have a chance to play the sports they love. As the President of ParaVolley, Lori Okimura helps players with various physical disabilities come together to compete on the volleyball court. Whether it’s using coconut trees for net posts, communicating through cultural barriers, or playing at the age of 92, as Lori tells Janice, if there’s a will, there’s a hundred ways.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out organization on Instagram:

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49:02

The Perfect Team Demands this Essential Environment,...

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2026/01/08

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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56:18

After Losing His Wife, Olympian Steve Grotowski...

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2026/01/01

Steve Grotowski and his wife Capri were taking beach volleyball to the next level. Steve was competing in the Olympics in Beach Volleyball, and Capri was the Head Coachof Florida Atlantic University, with Steve as her Assistant Coach. Then Capri was diagnosed with breast Cancer. She fought on for almost a decade, while still coaching with Steve nearly the entire time. Capri died in 2022. Hear how Steve keeps her memory alive as he works to defeat the terrible disease that killed her.Links mentioned:

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01:00:14

Coaching is so much more than X's & O's, with AVCA...

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2025/12/25

On the path to become an influential architect, a detour into the world of coaching volleyball wasn’t what the CEO of the American Volleyball Coaches AssociationDr. Jaime Gordon would have ever imagined. Now he can’t imagine doing anything else. Hear how coaching his players off the court through some of their most difficult life moments shaped the way Dr. Gordon sees the role of coaches in every sport. Sometimes there were calls to the police. Sometimes there were shoulders to cry on. Every time

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41:37

Be Undeniably Inspirational, with Matt Althage &...

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2025/12/11

Sometimes terrible things can lead to wonderful good. Athletic Director Matt Althage introduced his school to the Dig Pink charity volleyballtournament in 2008 when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, Matt and Head Volleyball Coach Claudia Garcia continue to inspire their players and grow their own tournaments at theCarrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami, Florida.Hear how Matt and Claudia's ambition and creativity lead to numerous partnerships with other schools who followed

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54:15

Physical Toughness is Nothing without Mental...

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2025/12/04

You’ve toned your muscles, you’ve mastered your technique, but how are you going to perform when your confidence fails? How will you handle injuries? As a former professional player, and author of the sports psychology book, Headstrong, and founder of Headstrong Mindset Counseling, Dr. Brooke Rundle works with athletes to control their fears and master their doubts.Dr. Rundle explains the foundational mental skills that top athletes need to win on the court, and even more so in their lives after

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01:07:37

Don’t be the Last Coach Your Players have, with Kelly...

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2025/11/27

Wisconsin Head Volleyball Coach Kelly Sheffield has developed some of the best players in the sport. His methods might be a bit different than a typical coach, but then again, you don't want typical players if you want to win championships. Coach Sheffield talks with Janice about the importance of losing games (yes, losing), and find out how his music selection during training and practice sessions plays a role in shaping some of the most skilled players in the league.Links mentioned: For more

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01:04:30

Passion to Profession, with Paco Labrador

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2025/11/20

Starting out as a sports psychologist, Paco Labrador was always looking for ways to help athletes and programs bring out the very best in themselves. However, once he saw our life as a head coach could be, he was set on changing paths. Now, as the Head Coach of Volleyball at the NavalAcademy, Paco is living his dream. He took the Naval Academy to their first NCAA Volleyball Tournament, and was voted the National Coach of the Year for Division 3. Paco has done great things, perhaps in part because he

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49:51

A Game Plan for Victory over Cancer, with Abby McCoy

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2025/11/13

AbbyMcCoy‘s Cancer diagnosis came as a total shock. This mother, athlete, and Penn State alum had always lived A healthy life. Hear how volleyball and Dig Pink put her on a path to recovery, and a permanent mission to help others. If you or someone you care about is battling cancer, you’ll find hope in both Abby’s story, and the advice she has for cancer patients.Links mentioned: For more information go to www.side-out.org. Follow the side-out organization on Instagram:

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54:22

The Road to 1,000 wins, with Trinity University Coach...

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2025/11/06

What is the ideal personality for a coach to have? Who should be the most competitive person on the team? How do you manage a new team every year? Coach Julie Jenkins has spent the last 40 years figuring out the answers to these big questions. As the head coach at Trinity University in Texas, Coach Jenkins is the victory leader in Division 3, with 1,080 wins. She’s even been recognized as the national coach of the year twice by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).Janice and Coach

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