How do you build a legacy—and keep it alive? In this episode, former Cougarettes turned co-head coaches Stacy Bills and Morgan St. Pierre talk about what it really takes to lead one of BYU’s most iconic programs. With 26 national titles, endless rehearsals, and viral halftime moments, the Cougarettes are known for perfection, but behind the scenes, it’s about so much more. Stacy and Morgan share how they balance motherhood and coaching, push their dancers to new creative heights, and keep faith and sisterhood at the heart of everything they do. From tough tryouts to testimony meetings, this is a look at the real heart and hustle behind BYU’s powerhouse dance team.

After a season-ending injury, BYU basketball player Marya Hudgins found herself questioning everything—until faith changed her life. In this episode, she opens up about her decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, how Coach Lee Cummard and her teammates helped her through recovery, and why joy feels different now that she’s learned to trust in God’s plan for her. From heartbreak and healing to baptism and belief, Marya shares how she found light again—on the court and in her soul.

The Her Y team is bringing back one of our favorite conversations from Season 3 with BYU soccer star Mackenzee Vance. Now entering her senior season, Mackenzee has been named to the NCAA Midfielders to Watch list after starting every game last year and finishing as one of BYU’s top scorers. In this podcast episode, she opens up about her journey from UCLA to BYU, overcoming injuries and mental health challenges, and finding a family-like team culture that helped her grow as a leader on and off the field.

BYU gymnast Kylie Eaquinto isn’t just competing in her senior season, she’s leading it! As the lone senior on a young BYU gymnastics team, Kylie has become the steady force holding things together. In this episode, she opens up about stepping into leadership, chasing her dream of becoming an all-around competitor, and finding joy in every routine—even while managing injuries and an intense accounting major. From growing up with five brothers to representing her faith and family on the mat, Kylie shares what it really means to lead as the lone senior.

They pressed pause on college soccer to serve 18-month missions, and came back stronger than ever! In this episode of Her Y, BYU soccer defenders Izzi Stratton and Camryn “Bachi” Jorgensen share how they supported each other while serving in New Mexico and Iowa, staying connected through workouts, faith, and friendship even from thousands of miles apart. They also talk about the miracle of stepping right back into BYU’s starting lineup after returning home. From a faith-filled service trip to New Zealand to pre-game gratitude rituals and even a shared love of poetry, Izzi and Camryn show how perspective, purpose, and friendship can change the way you play—and live.

BYU’s all-time assists leader Haley Steed sits down to talk about the long game—how three ACL tears reshaped her identity, what she learned from Jeff Judkins, and why “basketball is a platform for life.” She opens up about her seven seasons at BYU, shifting to the sideline as a high school coach, stepping away from coaching for family reasons, and raising a sports-loving crew of five. Plus, the unexpected running chapter that led to qualifying for and finishing the Boston Marathon. It’s a conversation about grit, growth, and grounding yourself in faith—on the court, at home, and everywhere in between.

What separates good athletes from great ones? We find out from BYU Mental Performance coach Haley Seamons on this edition of Practice Chats with Annie Robinson. Haley shares how her own journey as a golfer, volleyball player, and CrossFit competitor sparked her passion for sports psychology and led her to train under Dr. Craig Manning. From working with athletes at BYU to coaching pro basketball players with the Milwaukee Bucks, she breaks down the mental hurdles athletes face today and the simple mindset shifts that can change everything. Haley's story proves that learning to think differently can unlock potential you didn’t even know you had.

Former BYU softball player Libby Sugg shares what it’s like to play professional softball overseas—spending each summer in a different country, and traveling the world while competing in the game she loves. She reflects on her time at BYU, from her unforgettable Halloween costumes to how Coach Gordon Eakin recruited her at a home run derby, and the legacy she left behind. Libby also opens up about navigating the challenges of divorce as a collegiate athlete and how those experiences shaped her into the strong, resilient person she is today.

BYU outside hitter Claire Little Chambers shares her journey from being one of the nation’s top recruits to becoming a key leader for the Cougars. She opens up about faith, family, and finding identity beyond volleyball, what it’s like balancing marriage with the demands of Division I sports, and why this year’s team feels full of energy and more connected than ever. Claire discusses the lessons she has learned through sports, the joy of competing at BYU, and offers her best advice for young athletes pursuing their dreams.

What does it take to compete at the highest level of distance running while raising two young children? In this episode, former BYU runner and ASICS professional Makenna Myler reflects on her journey from being cut as a freshman to running a 5:17 mile at nine months pregnant and placing seventh at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials just 10 months postpartum. She discusses the lessons learned from quitting and coming back, the discipline behind 120-mile training weeks, and the resilience motherhood has helped her develop. Inspiring and candid, Makenna shares how she has learned to value the process, embrace setbacks, and rise stronger each time.