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In our inaugural episode, Lauren Cherry and Callie Cameron introduce themselves, share their journeys from growing up in football families to breaking ground as Directors of Football Operations, and reveal their vision for empowering women in the game.

(00:00) Welcome & Show Overview

(01:10) Callie’s High‑School Roots

(04:00) Lauren’s Journalism to Ops Transition

07:30 Defining the DFO Role & Early Challenges

13:15 Most Rewarding Projects at Rice & Crosby HS

18:45 Moving from High School to College Operations

22:20 Meaning Behind “1st & Female”

25:00 What Listeners Will Gain

27:30 Dream Guests to Feature

30:10 Advice for Women Entering Football Roles

33:00 THSCA Coaching School & Closing Thoughts

Lauren Cherry | Assistant Director for NIL, UNT Athletics. Former broadcast journalist and recruiting‐operations lead at Rice University. MA in Education, UT Permian Basin.

Callie Cameron | Director of Player Personnel, Baylor Bears. Seven years as a high‑school DFO at Crosby HS and Houston Christian University. Proud daughter of a Texas HS football coach.

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