In this episode of From The Players, we explore the inspiring journeys of Wisconsin natives and exceptional softball players, Sydney Strelow and Ally Miklesh. Discover how they (and host Sydney Supple) all transitioned from their small-town Wisconsin upbringings to excelling at the highest collegiate level. This empowering conversation is dedicated to every young girl from a small town, demonstrating that with determination and hard work, they can achieve ANYTHING they set their minds to!

About Ally Miklesh

• Hometown: Stevens Point, Wisconsin
  • A 4-year starter for The University of Wisconsin where she led the team in stolen bases and was second on the team in batting average and runs scored.
  • As a graduate student, Ally is taking her fifth year at Clemson University where she has started 40 games in left field. 
  • You have seen her diving catches on SportsCenter Top 10!! 
  • Wisconsin High School State Champion for Stevens Point High School 
• Parents of Bob and Michelle
  • Father played baseball at Central Michigan in 1987 and then played at UW-Eau Claire from 1988-91. Now he runs and coaches for Fire Pros Fastpitch. 
  • Mother was on the dance team at UW-Eau Claire And UW-Madison
  • Two younger sisters both play collegiate softball. Meg plays at Creighton and Maddy plays at DePaul. 
• Clemson player page
• Social Media handles: Instagram | Twitter | TikTok

About Sydney Strelow

• Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
  • A four-year utility starter for Minnesota where she has played second base, first base, and the outfield. 
  • Holds numerous hitting records at Bradford High School where she led her team at the state tournament in 2019.
  • Named Kenosha County Outstanding Athlete of the Year.
• Parents of Matthew and Samantha Strelow
  • Has three siblings
  • Majoring in Kinesiology
• Minnesota player page
• Social Media handles: Instagram | TikTok

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• Sydney Supple: Twitter | Instagram | Northwestern
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Related Episodes on SportsEpreneur:

• Finding Identity Outside of Sport
• Sydney Supple, Episode One
• Empowering The Next Generation of Players

Credits:

• From The Players is the property of KazSource, Inc. Presented and produced by SportsEpreneur. Part of the KazSource Podcast Network.
• Music provided by Haley Hooper | Website | Song: Love Me Anymore on Apple & Spotify