Mackenzie Yoakum was a three-time All-State player who led her team to states for the first time in 14 years. She had nearly 700 kills her last two years of high school.

In this genuine conversation, Mackenzie walks us through navigating the transfer portal twice, choosing to redshirt, finishing a season 2-29, and the moment she realized earning her spot had nothing to do with playing time—it was about becoming who she was meant to be all along.

We talk about the parts of college athletics nobody prepares you for: the mental drills that break you down, the reality of being a preferred walk-on, what it's like when your coach tells you not to ask about playing time again, and how to support your teammates when you're struggling to support yourself.

This episode is for the athlete who's questioning if they're good enough. For the parent watching their kid struggle with their role. For the coach trying to understand what their bench players are going through. And for anyone who's ever had to redefine success when life doesn't go according to plan. Because sometimes the greatest growth happens when you're not in the game!

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