Her Y

In this episode of Her Y, Lauren McClain talks with Ashley Garfield, former BYU basketball player and assistant coach, about her journey from sports to entrepreneurship. Ashley shares how lessons from basketball shaped her leadership, resilience, and approach to challenges in the business world. She reflects on the value of mentorship, adapting to change, and staying true to her purpose. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on growth, grit, and redefining success beyond the court!

Kemery Martín Congdon, a Cal transfer and redshirt senior guard for BYU women's basketball, shares where her athletic journey has taken her and the strong family legacy that shaped her. Kemery opens up about her transition to BYU, the impact of her family’s basketball history, and her recent marriage. She reflects on navigating big changes, finding her role in a new team, and her goals for her first season at BYU, and last season in her career.

In this episode of Her Y, BYU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amber Whiting takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming season, sharing her excitement from Marriott Madness and the electric atmosphere created by fans. Coach Whiting discusses her team’s core values of joy, passion, and purpose, explains changes in her coaching staff, and highlights the unique talents of her new players. With a focus on teamwork, resilience, and a faster playing style, Coach Whiting is gearing up to take on the Big 12, and she's ready to prove the team’s competitive edge for this season.

In this episode of Her Y, BYU Soccer’s Junior Forward Erin Bailey talks about leading a young team, overcoming tough losses, and standout teammates like Ellie Walbruch and Allie Fryer. She also shares her journey recovering from injuries, her early love for soccer, and how gratitude has shaped her approach. Plus, Erin reveals the origin of her nickname, EB7, and gives her thoughts on pro soccer after visiting Tottenham Stadium.

In this episode, we sit down with BYU basketball guard, Amari Whiting, who made the heartfelt decision to decommit from Oregon and join her mom, Amber Whiting, at BYU. Amari opens up about her deep loyalty to her family and how being there for her mom as both a daughter and a player was the driving force behind her decision. She talks about recovering from a tough ACL injury and how her faith and her family’s support helped her push through the challenges. At the core of Amari’s story is her dedication to family, the unique bond she has with her mom, and her excitement to help build something special here at BYU.

On this episode of Her Y, meet BYU Women's Soccer assistant coach Tasha Bell! Tasha discusses how her background as an elite player and pursuit of a PhD in marriage and family therapy helped shape her passion for coaching. She sheds light on how she balanced her love for soccer with her academic goals at the University of Minnesota, where she combined her studies with supporting the soccer team. Tasha shares the insights she has gained, how her academic training influenced her coaching approach, and why she is committed to helping athletes grow as both players and individuals. Listen to her journey of making it back to BYU as a coach, and how she channels her love for soccer and knowledge into her athletes!

In this brand-new episode of Her Y, we're joined by former BYU Track and Field star and Olympian, Whittni Orton Morgan, who opens up about her experience racing in Paris. She talks about qualifying for the 5000-meter finals and details the support she's received from BYU Track and Field Coach Diljeet Taylor, her fellow BYU alums and Olympians, and especially her husband.

Join us for an inspiring episode of Her Y featuring former BYU Volleyball star and current League One Volleyball player Mary Lake. After a five-year break, Mary shares how she reignited her passion for the game while balancing life as a mom, former CPA, and volleyball coach. She opens up about coaching young players, the support of her family, and the excitement of playing professionally again alongside old teammates. Don’t miss this uplifting conversation about resilience, family, and the love of the game!

This brand-new episode of Her Y features BYU Women's Soccer co-captains Ellie Walbruch and Tara Warner. They reflect on last season’s amazing run to the college cup, from key games to players who’ve moved on to the pros. And listen to them share insights on the upcoming season, plus fun tidbits like pump-up playlists and team rituals.

It's a significant season for BYU Volleyball head coach Heather Olmstead. 2024 is her 10th year as the leader of the Cougars. In this podcast episode, Olmstead talks about her transition from being an assistant coach under her brother, to leading the team as head coach. She talks about how she’s kept the program strong while helping her players grow both on and off the court. Heather also gives a behind-the-scenes look at coaching the USA U21 team and the unique pressures of leading one of the nation's teams. Throughout the episode, she offers insights on leadership, teamwork, and staying true to the core values that drive BYU Volleyball.