Leah Amico is a 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, 3x NCAA National Champion, 2x World Champion, 3x First Team All-American, 3x Academic All-American, 2009 National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee, and host of the Gold Standard Podcast.

During Part I, Leah talks about her upbringing in California. When did she know she was highly gifted on the softball diamond? What intrigued her to follow this newfound passion? What and who helped her commit to the University of Arizona? She unpacks her first two years in Tucson and won two NCAA National Championships. What did she learn from her coaches in victory and defeat? Finally, Leah talks about the grueling process behind being selected and training for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. What was going through her mind as she stood on the gold medal podium and heard the national anthem playing?

Find out all about Leah at www.leahamico.com

Tune in this Thursday for Part II of this great conversation!

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