Description 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.

Key Topics & Timestamps

1. (00:00) Welcome & Show Overview

2. (01:10) Callie’s High‑School Roots

3. (04:00) Lauren’s Journalism to Ops Transition

4. 07:30 Defining the DFO Role & Early Challenges

5. 13:15 Most Rewarding Projects at Rice & Crosby HS

6. 18:45 Moving from High School to College Operations

7. 22:20 Meaning Behind “1st & Female”

8. 25:00 What Listeners Will Gain

9. 27:30 Dream Guests to Feature

10. 30:10 Advice for Women Entering Football Roles

11. 33:00 THSCA Coaching School & Closing Thoughts

Guest Bios

• 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.

Resources & Links

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• @Lauren_Cherry1
• @CallieCam_
• @LSGridiron
• @LSPN10o
• @ChrisDoelle

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