Play Like A Girl Podcast

Play Like A Girl Podcast welcomes Morghan King, USA Olympic Weightlifter. Morghan gives amazing advice on making sure to take time for yourself, talks about the stigmas of women in weightlifting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bethany Crouch is a former NCAA D1 gymnast, Sacramento State and USF Aluma, and Student Athlete Development and Academic Success Coordinator for Sacramento State Athletics. She most recently founded Her Sports Story which is a platform to connect former female athletes, help realign identities post-athlete, and give them the tools to become a professional beyond their sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendall Burton is a former SEC softball player who went through countless surgeries and traumatic medical experiences that would have convinced any other person to give up. Her journey took her from playing for University of Texas at San Antonio, to Oklahoma State where she wasn’t cleared to play, then to Georgia, where she finally completed her collegiate career. She is as resilient, strong, and brave as they get. Visit - https://thetoughestout.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Sowers is the San Francisco 49er's Offensive Assistant Coach. Before she became the second female coach in the NFL, she was a four sport athlete in college, quarterback for the Kansas City Titans in the Women’s Football Alliance, and on the USA Women’s National Football Team. She also interned for the Atlanta Falcons and was the general manager of the Kansas City Titans. We talk about collaboration over competition, what we have to do to change societal norms, and just doing it. Find Katie: https://www.instagram.com/katesowers5/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Schroeder is this weeks guest. Life Coach disguised as Softball Coach who helps girls feel empowered, a sponsored Nike Athlete, owner of a softball clinic called The Packaged Deal, and a Catching Connoisseur. What a resume! She talks about everything softball and the importance of teaching young females life skills along with sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Bone really defines what it means to play like a girl by competing with the boys, not giving up, and proving people wrong. She also quite defies gravity which I find so freaking cool. She is a pole vaulter who’s been told no, torn down, and made fun of, but she never let any of that stop her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Yankees Mental Performance Coordinator, Lauren Abarca talks about the importance of the mental game, gives advice for parents and coaches, talks about how to be present in the moment and more! Follow Lauren: @laurennabarca Find Lauren's Book List Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lori Harder is a fitness cover model and three-time fitness world champion turned self-love junkie who inspires women to find their tribe who lift each other up through her annual weekend event called The Bliss Project and through her new book, A Tribe Called Bliss. She also has a podcast called Earn Your Happy which is amazing for anyone who needs a weekly motivational pick-me up and advice for almost every situation in life, but especially how to anoint yourself in whatever it is you desire to do or be and own your happiness. Without further ado, please welcome my role model and inspiration, Lori Harder. A Tribe Called Bliss: https://amzn.to/2sTF7eK Lori Harder: https://www.loriharder.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maranne Johnson aka MJ is a former Sacramento State basketball player who is now a professional basketball player for Anagennisi in Cyprus off the coast of Greece. She went from a walk on to top 20 in NCAA Division 1 to pro. She’s fought hard to get to where she is but there is still room for growth within her career and women’s basketball - and there’s no way she’s stopping any time soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelita Jeter, known also as Coach Jet, is a top American sprinter with three Olympic medals and a world record. She has accomplishments on and off the track that are absolutely fascinating. She is the fastest woman alive when she ran 100m in 10.64 seconds eight years ago at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix. Since then, she’s launched her own Track Clinic, been named an ambassador for Healthy Compton, and is now the Missouri State Assistant Coach for Track & Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrestler Arian Carpio, is a 3x age group national champion, 2x Pan American Medalist, has been competing internationally for Team USA since she was 13 years old, and is working hard to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. We chat about what it’s like competing in such a combat sport, owning your confidence, and battling and overcoming eating disorders. She is a trailblazer in wrestling and female sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie Gulbis is a professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour for 18 years. She has also has a successful career outside of golf as a host for Fox Sports and appearance on Celebrity Apprentice. In this interview, Natalie and Nikki B chat about how she competed on the boys golf team in high school, her path to turning pro, her LPGA Major win, her back injuries. We also find out what she thinks is her biggest accomplishment of her career - and it’s not what you may think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurel House is an American author, TV personality and international dating coach with a no-games approach to dating. You may be wondering why we have a dating coach on this podcast, and actually some of our listeners have dm’d us asking for dating advice! Not only will we chat about Laurel’s tips for dating but she was also a competitive figure skater until the age of 15 so she’s got an inner athlete and competitive side to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Foster is a player on the USA Rugby team. Megan began her decorated career in rugby at Chico State University in 2011. In 2014 she earned her first Collegiate All-American honor playing 15s, which was followed by two more All-American honors in both 15s and 7s in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJ McCord  is a sports anchor/reporter for KOIN in Portland, Oregon, who brought so much wisdom on her journey there. She started her career in the San Diego market while going to school at PLNU, interning for big names like the San Diego Padres and NBC San Diego. Learning that the path to your end goal is not always easy or glamorous. Her advice at the end is so good but I highly advice to listen to the entire episode to learn how she has become a trustworthy, empathetic, and incredible reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan Tierney is a 21 year old snowboarder who competed in the 2018 Olympics. Her journey there wasn’t smooth as she broke her back in November 2016 and competed in the first qualifier for the Olympic team in Argentina for the just 10 months later. Although she came in almost last in that first qualifier, she had a underdog movie-like moment as she came in first for the American team at the final qualifier in Turkey. Throughout her downfalls and accomplishments, she always pushes through and never gives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 13, Nikki B is joined by three women who work for our parent company, MaxPreps. They are all former college softball and volleyball players. We listen to their take on being a student athlete and how that translates into the working world. As well as, their overall experience with being a collegiate athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode Nikki B was live at the Dermveda Integrative Skin Care Wellness Fair from the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. Dr. Keira Barr who is a Dual Board Certified MD, Author, Speaker, and Skin, Health and Wellness Expert, talks about why she is passionate about skincare and women in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nikki B talks with former UC Davis gymnast and American Ninja Warrior, Anna Shumaker. They discuss growing up in sports, the struggle of getting through injuries, the importance of persistence and how the skills she developed as an athlete prepared her in becoming an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10, Nikki B talks with some current High School Student Athletes in the studio. Kelsey Hall, Ava Hand, Sophie Jacquez who are all softball players and Division One (D1) commits. We are going to chat about their sports experience and the process of getting recruited, to signing and what they’re most looking forward to when they go off to college at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), and University of Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katy Norton is not only are you a Physical Therapist for Results Physical Therapy in Sacramento, but you are also the Physical Therapist for the Sacramento Republic FC. Talk about a girl living in a boy’s world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alright PLAG listeners, this is going to be a fun episode because we are talking about the things people do not talk about. Sports bras, tampons, periods and everything female athletes have to deal with that guys don’t. We are going to share some funny and embarrassing stories so please don’t judge, because let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. Michelle plag video producer, myckena maxpreps host and video editor, megan maxpreps product manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tisha Alyn Abrea, calls herself a washed-up tour pro who loves to bring swag and fun to the game of golf. She’s definitely more than a washed up tour pro as her and I both are encouraging more women to play golf and changing the game with our influence. One thing we talk about is the importance of finding a school that fits your needs more than just the sport... At the end we chat about the vision for our new company, FOREher. Listen to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is going to be slightly different because we are joined by the guy who helped make this podcast possible, Steve Montoya of MaxPreps, and my dad, Buck Bondura. We are going to dive deep into dads and daughters in sports - their personal sports experience, their experience watching and coaching their daughters, mistakes they’ve made, victories they’ve had, and every funny and not so funny story in between. Pull out some tissues and get ready for some laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nikki B chatted with one of the biggest sports fans out there, Miss Jess Ceresino. Jess is a sports blogger, influencer, and Podcaster who chats all things game day, fashion, wine, and her French Bulldog on The Sports Brat. She keeps it real and provides amazing tips on all things game day and just being a woman who loves sports. So please give a warm welcome to our guest, Jess Ceresino. Resources:  Podz Nutrition Code: PLAG15 for 15% off Find Play Like A Girl on Social Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nikki B is joined by PLAG/MaxPreps Producer and editor, Michelle, MaxPreps Host, Myckenzie, and MaxPreps Product Manager/Former Host Megan Lutes. What is confidence? Confidence is stepping into a room even though you are scared. Confidence is not knowing all of the answers but enjoying the process of learning. Confidence is going against the grain and following your heart. Confidence is hugely important for using social media in a positive way. Use code PLAG15 for 15% off Podz Nutrition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many know Sarah as the DIY guru from SoCraftastic on YouTube, but she was also a high school soccer and track athlete. Sarah chose to pursue art in college rather than sports, so she talks about how she made that tough decision. She also touches on how competitive sports helped her craft her dream career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nikki B is joined by PLAG producer and editor, Michelle, MaxPreps Host, Myckena, and her best friend/former teammate/girls golf coach, Lauren. The girls chat about how to handle teammate drama and gossip. In this episode they will cover: -Causes of gossip and drama -Ways to communicate -When to turn to the coach -Building team synergy -Being the bigger person Before you go, don’t forget to snap and post a photo on your story so we know you’re listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki B introduces herself and shares her experience with sports, why she's so invested in women's sports, and what the Play Like A Girl Podcast will cover. Resources:  Podz Nutrition Code: PLAG15 [www.podz.com] Find Play Like A Girl on Social Media - YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices