Forward Progress

Olympic rugby player Isadora Cerullo joins the podcast to talk about finding rugby, how it brought her to her parents' home country of Brazil, and the importance of creating inclusive sporting environments. Plus a lesson on Brazilian treats!

Alyse LaHue, General Manager of Sky Blue FC, joins the podcast to talk about her path to working in women's sports, the creation and expansion of Gonzo Soccer, and the upcoming NWSL season.

Portland Thorns forward Tyler Lussi joins the podcast to share her own ideas for reinvestment in the NWSL, her experiences growing up in a family full of athletes, and her time at Princeton.

Cyd Zeigler joins the podcast to discuss times he spoke up for inclusion, his own sporting experience, the creation of Outsports, and how much he loves chocolate and peanut butter in an ice cream sandwich.

Hannah Hemmerly, a former D III soccer player and creator of HRH Blog, joins us to talk about soccer, her 5 knee injuries, and the importance of being part of a community even if you need to build it yourself.

Cait Finn is the Assistant Defensive Line Coach, First-Year Coordinator, and Assistant Director for Leadership Programs at Hobart College. Finn joins us to talk about her sports background, burnout, weightlifting, being pregnant in a pandemic, and so much more.

Nigerian professional basketball player and Northwestern grad, Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, joins us for the final episode of this season. She talks about her sporting experience as a child, her time in collegiate athletics, and what it’s like to be a pro baller now. The royal Pallas is a queen, an incredible athlete, and is paying it forward by investing, empowering, and providing skills camps and tournaments for girls in Nigeria. (A full transcription of this episode is available at https://www.bestavailableplayer.com/forward-progress)

Venessa Hutchinson, Senior Manager of Football Development at the NFL, joins us to talk about her sports background, mentors from Boston College (her alma mater) and the Cleveland Browns, as well as her role in advancing the future of American football regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://www.bestavailableplayer.com/forward-progress

Bob Surace, Head Football Coach at Princeton University, joins the podcast to talk about his experiences as an athlete and as a coach, as well as the importance of learning and growing from everyone we meet. And, he reveals who he believes is the greatest Princeton competitor ever. A full transcription of this podcast can be found at https://www.bestavailableplayer.com/forward-progress

Meghan Casey, a Clinical and Mental Health Counselor, discusses her time as a collegiate rower at the University of Dayton and her emphasis on self-care practices. A full transcription of this episode can be found at https://www.bestavailableplayer.com/forward-progress