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The Leave It Better Podcast

The Leave It Better Podcast

By: The Side-Out Foundation
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 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 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 2025 The Side-Out Foundation Personal Development Personal Success Volleyball
Episodes
  • What it Takes to Win More than Anyone Else, with Mary Wise

    What it Takes to Win More than Anyone Else, with Mary Wise
    May 29 2025

    Meet the winningest female coach in Division I volleyball history: Mary Wise. She led the Florida Gators for 34 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: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutfndn/
    • Have suggestions for the podcast? Email Janice: leaveitbetter@side-out.org
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The World Record Crowd, with Lindsay Peterson

    The World Record Crowd, with Lindsay Peterson
    May 22 2025

    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 Janice her insider perspective.

    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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    38 mins
  • Players with Purpose: The Grand Rapids Rise's Camryn Turner and Paige Briggs-Romine are here to Inspire

    Players with Purpose: The Grand Rapids Rise's Camryn Turner and Paige Briggs-Romine are here to Inspire
    May 15 2025

    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 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
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