She Aced That

Building Professional Volleyball in America ft. Cassidy Lichtman


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From Stanford star to Team USA gold medalist to Director of Volleyball at Athletes Unlimited, Cassidy Lichtman has played every position in volleyball—and now she's building the future of this sport in America.


In this episode, Cassidy shares her incredible journey including:

  • How she "snuck into" the national team gym and stayed for 5 years
  • The revolutionary Athletes Unlimited model where players have equity and teams change weekly
  • Winning Pan Am Cup golds and that unforgettable moment when 40,000 fans finally chanted "USA"
  • Balancing a BA and MA in 4 years while winning 4 Pac-12 championships at Stanford
  • Overcoming chronic pain after being told at age 9 she'd never walk again
  • Her transition from player to executive and why she's angry about how long it took for pro volleyball to arrive in the US
  • The truth about playing professionally overseas and dealing with challenging coaches
  • Why the best way to earn points in AU's individual scoring system is still through team wins


Whether you're a volleyball player, coach, parent, or fan, this conversation reveals how one person's determination to create opportunities for others is transforming American volleyball forever.


🏐 Follow Cassidy and Athletes Unlimited:@AUProSports@cassidylichtman


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She Aced ThatBy Alyxandra Ashley