LG Transparent Conversations

From home runs to homework, there are no curveballs here. Host Cari Champion and LG empower Softball Alumni, Lauren Gipson Chamberlain and Jocelyn Alo to speak openly and candidly about their journeys with mental health as former student-athletes and share their growth beyond the glove with Michaela Edenfield. This episode will explore the progress and importance of mental health resources for students and lay the framework for the future by supporting and passing the torch to the next generation of collegiate athletes.

Cari Champion Host & Moderator 

Lauren Gipson Chamberlain 4x All American at the University of Oklahoma, 2013 NCAA D1 Softball National Champion, 2015 #1 Overall Pro Draft Pick, 2018 ESPN Body Issue Cover, Youngest Commissioner in American Professional Sports (WPF 2021-2023)

Jocelyn Alo  Pro Athlete at OKC Spark of the WPF, NCAA D1 All-Time Career Leader in Home Runs, 2× NCAA D1 Softball National Champion, 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, 2023 Sports Illustrated Female Athlete of the Year, 2023 A100 Gold House List, 2022 WCWS Most Outstanding Player, 2021, 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year 

Michaela Edenfield Junior Student-Athlete at Florida State University, 2024 ACC All-Tournament Team, 2023 WCWS All-Tournament Team, 2022, 2023 NFCA Southeast All-Region Third Team, 2022, 2023 All-ACC Second Team, 2021-2022 Golden Nole Award: Rookie of the Year

From home runs to homework, there are no curveballs here. Host Cari Champion and LG empower Softball Alumni, Lauren Gipson Chamberlain and Jocelyn Alo to speak openly and candidly about their journeys with mental health as former student-athletes and share their growth beyond the glove with Michaela Edenfield. This episode will explore the progress and importance of mental health resources for students and lay the framework for the future by supporting and passing the torch to the next generation of collegiate athletes.

Cari Champion Host & Moderator 

Lauren Gipson Chamberlain 4x All American at the University of Oklahoma, 2013 NCAA D1 Softball National Champion, 2015 #1 Overall Pro Draft Pick, 2018 ESPN Body Issue Cover, Youngest Commissioner in American Professional Sports (WPF 2021-2023)

Jocelyn Alo  Pro Athlete at OKC Spark of the WPF, NCAA D1 All-Time Career Leader in Home Runs, 2× NCAA D1 Softball National Champion, 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, 2023 Sports Illustrated Female Athlete of the Year, 2023 A100 Gold House List, 2022 WCWS Most Outstanding Player, 2021, 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year 

Michaela Edenfield Junior Student-Athlete at Florida State University, 2024 ACC All-Tournament Team, 2023 WCWS All-Tournament Team, 2022, 2023 NFCA Southeast All-Region Third Team, 2022, 2023 All-ACC Second Team, 2021-2022 Golden Nole Award: Rookie of the Year

LG brings host, Cari Champion, and panelists Dr. Alisia Tran, Darleen Santore, and Kate Fitzgerald together to explore the importance of coaches, medical professionals, and other organizations in implementing effective mental health initiatives within the NCAA, universities and beyond.

Cari Champion Host & Moderator 

Dr. Alisia Tran Associate professor in the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology at ASU, Member of the NCAA Mental Health Advisory Committee, Head of the Tran Ethnic and Minority Psychology and Experiences (TEMPE) Lab

Darleen Santore “Coach Dar” Former Mental Performance Coach for Phoenix Suns, Board Member at Grand Canyon University, Bestselling Author of The Art of Bouncing Back, Mental Edge and Leadership Coach for clients in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB

Kate Fitzgerald Senior Beach Volleyball player at ASU, First Changemaker with Desert Financial Credit Union allowed to use ASU trademarks in an NIL deal, Co-President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Founder of VBAmerica (VBA), a volleyball lifestyle clothing brand licensed and sold in college bookstores

LG brings host, Cari Champion, and panelists Dr. Alisia Tran, Darleen Santore, and Kate Fitzgerald together to explore the importance of coaches, medical professionals, and other organizations in implementing effective mental health initiatives within the NCAA, universities and beyond.

Cari Champion Host & Moderator 

Dr. Alisia Tran Associate professor in the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology at ASU, Member of the NCAA Mental Health Advisory Committee, Head of the Tran Ethnic and Minority Psychology and Experiences (TEMPE) Lab

Darleen Santore “Coach Dar” Former Mental Performance Coach for Phoenix Suns, Board Member at Grand Canyon University, Bestselling Author of The Art of Bouncing Back, Mental Edge and Leadership Coach for clients in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB

Kate Fitzgerald Senior Beach Volleyball player at ASU, First Changemaker with Desert Financial Credit Union allowed to use ASU trademarks in an NIL deal, Co-President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Founder of VBAmerica (VBA), a volleyball lifestyle clothing brand licensed and sold in college bookstores

LG recognizes coaches as the unsung heroes in student-athlete mental health, bringing together host, Taylor Rooks, and panelists Bobby Hurley, Chloé Maleski, and Brynn Holohan to delve into their crucial role in fostering well-being beyond the game and highlighting the impact of their guidance on athletes' holistic development. In the true spirit of optimism, listeners will be able to tune in to a conversation and celebration of the important role models who lead both individual athletes and the collective team, and their impact in promoting a positive mindset and outlook within the realm of sports.

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Chloé Maleski Founder of GroWithClo (Holistic Sport Psychology Consultant), Duke Track and Cross Country Alum, Sun Devils Athletics Counselor

Brynn Holohan Sports Law and Business Graduate Student at ASU, Former D1 Student-Athlete and Women’s Lacrosse Team Captain, Co-Ambassador of Morgan’s Message, Management Intern for the Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness

LG recognizes coaches as the unsung heroes in student-athlete mental health, bringing together host, Taylor Rooks, and panelists Bobby Hurley, Chloé Maleski, and Brynn Holohan to delve into their crucial role in fostering well-being beyond the game and highlighting the impact of their guidance on athletes' holistic development. In the true spirit of optimism, listeners will be able to tune in to a conversation and celebration of the important role models who lead both individual athletes and the collective team, and their impact in promoting a positive mindset and outlook within the realm of sports.

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Bobby Hurley

Duke University Blue Devils (1989 – 1993), 2-Time NCAA National Champion (1991 & 1992), 1992 Men’s Final Four - Most Outstanding Player, NCAA DI Men’s Basketball, All-Time Assists Leader (1,076), First Team All-America (1993), Sacramento Kings (1993 – 1998), Vancouver Grizzlies (1998 – 1999), Arizona State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach (2015 – Present)

Chloé Maleski Founder of GroWithClo (Holistic Sport Psychology Consultant), Duke Track and Cross Country Alum, Sun Devils Athletics Counselor

Brynn Holohan Sports Law and Business Graduate Student at ASU, Former D1 Student-Athlete and Women’s Lacrosse Team Captain, Co-Ambassador of Morgan’s Message, Management Intern for the Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness

LG brings host, MJ Acosta Ruiz, and panelists, Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Claire Lessinger, and Laney Higgins together at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship to discuss Women in Sports - reflecting on 51 years of Title IX, celebrating the recent strides made in this world, and delving into what opportunities of growth the future holds.

MJ Acosta Ruiz Host & Moderator 

Dr. Cecile Reynaud Currently Vice President of Volleyball Operations for the Pro Volleyball Federation, Former Florida State University head volleyball coach, Florida State University faculty member in Sport Management, Past Chair for USA Board of Directors, Former President of  American Volleyball Coaches Association, Inducted into 5 Halls of Fame

Claire Lessinger Vice President of Events at Tampa Bay Sports Commission, President of Women In Sports and Events (WISE) Tampa Bay, Former Head Coach of University of South Florida Women's Volleyball

Laney Higgins Oglethorpe University Women’s Volleyball #4, NIL Empower 2.0 Class Member

LG brings host, MJ Acosta Ruiz, and panelists, Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Claire Lessinger, and Laney Higgins together at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship to discuss Women in Sports - reflecting on 51 years of Title IX, celebrating the recent strides made in this world, and delving into what opportunities of growth the future holds.

MJ Acosta Ruiz Host & Moderator 

Dr. Cecile Reynaud Currently Vice President of Volleyball Operations for the Pro Volleyball Federation, Former Florida State University head volleyball coach, Florida State University faculty member in Sport Management, Past Chair for USA Board of Directors, Former President of American Volleyball Coaches Association, Inducted into 5 Halls of Fame

Claire Lessinger Vice President of Events at Tampa Bay Sports Commission, President of Women In Sports and Events (WISE) Tampa Bay, Former Head Coach of University of South Florida Women's Volleyball

Laney Higgins Oglethorpe University Women’s Volleyball #4, NIL Empower 2.0 Class Member

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Melanie Green, Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, and Steve Walz together to delve into the critical connection between mental and physical health—exploring the impact that one can have on another while providing tools you can use to foster both.

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, PSYD, LMHC, CMPC Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine at University of South Florida, Director of Sport Psychology at University of South Florida

Steve Walz Associate Athletics Director, Director or Sports Medicine, Football, Men's Golf

Melanie Green USF Women's Golf, Senior, 2023 WGCA All-American Honorable Mention, 2023 American All-Conference Team

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Melanie Green, Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, and Steve Walz together to delve into the critical connection between mental and physical health—exploring the impact that one can have on another while providing tools you can use to foster both.

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, PSYD, LMHC, CMPC Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine at University of South Florida, Director of Sport Psychology at University of South Florida

Steve Walz Associate Athletics Director, Director or Sports Medicine, Football, Men's Golf

Melanie Green USF Women's Golf, Senior, 2023 WGCA All-American Honorable Mention, 2023 American All-Conference Team