Her Y

Former BYU volleyball libero and current League One Volleyball player Mary Lake is back in the game after a five-year break. Mary Lake shares how her passion for the game was reignited while balancing life as a mom, former CPA, and volleyball coach. She opens up about coaching the younger generation, receiving support of her family during her transition to playing pro, and the excitement of playing professionally again alongside old teammates. Don’t miss this conversation with this BYU fan favorite!

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.

In this episode, we hear from Sara Hill, the wife of BYU Football defensive coordinator Jay Hill, as she shares her powerful journey through a cancer diagnosis and recovery. Sara discusses moving from Weber State to BYU, the support she received from her community during her battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, and how her faith and family helped her stay strong. Her story is one of resilience, love, and the incredible impact of a supportive community.

Join us as BYU women's soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood reflects on her remarkable 30-year career, the evolution of the program, and the challenges and triumphs of leading her team through their first year in the Big 12 Conference. She shares her insights on her coaching philosophy, the growth of women's athletics, and the importance of developing strong, confident athletes both on and off the field. You won't want to miss this!

In this episode, Coach Tamber McAllister discusses her plans as the new head coach of BYU swim and dive after a long tenure as an assistant coach for the program. She reflects on her coaching career, her close relationship with former head coach Shari Skabelund, and her transition into the head coaching role. Tamber reminisces about her own Olympic Trials experience in 2000 and the joy of seeing her athletes reach the same milestone! She shares her personal history with swimming, influenced by her mother who was also her coach, and how that relationship pushed her to be a better athlete at the time, and now a coach.

Gretchen Hoekstre is a powerful woman who wants to empower women. The BYU Track and Field star joins the Her Y podcast to talk about overcoming anxiety, falling in love with weight training, and achieving her long-held goal of breaking the all-time BYU school record in the discus. And she has a strong message for women: love your body.

Listen to Gretchen's empowering story of embracing her physical and mental strength while promoting a more positive self-image!

Jaslyn Gardner reflects on completing her last track and field season at BYU and her most recent accomplishments. She broke two school records at her senior meet and has taken the title of the fastest female sprinter in BYU history! Jaslyn chose to compete at BYU for an extra year and we are so glad she did. We hear about her struggles with injuries and setbacks, but how she kept pushing and fighting for the sport she loves.

Join us for another episode of Her Y featuring BYU gymnast Mina Margraf as she gets personal about being born with a vascular anomaly in her cheek, surgeries for her elbows, and her sexuality. You won't want to miss this!

In this episode, BYU alum and current Utah Royals attacker joins Her Y host Lauren McClain to open up about her surprising experience with the NWSL draft and adjusting to the pro level. She also gets personal about her own struggles with mental health and the legacy she wants to leave.