No Struggle No Story

In Episode 11, 2x All-Big 12 First Team member, 2017 Big 12 Volleyball Scholar Athlete of the Year, and 2020 Finnish Cup Champion and MVP Alexis Conaway talks about the struggle of fighting expectations as she entered into a new environment, taking time away from the sport she once used to define herself, and how these experiences allowed her to become the person and volleyball player she is today. Alexis puts a huge emphasis on learning to embrace failure as an opportunity to grow, learning her identity as a person rather than an athlete, and how beneficial it was to step outside her comfort zone. An amazing story for everyone to hear!

On Episode 10, 3-Time NCAA Champion, 3-Time World Team member, and 2017 World Championship Bronze Medal gymnast Yul Molduaer discusses the stereotypes he fought as an adopted child from South Korea and how he used these to fuel him in his quest for excellence. Moldauer goes into detail about the importance of his "why" and the tools he uses to turn every experience he faces into an opportunity to grow as a person and gymnast. With his infectious energy, professional poise, and easy-going nature this episode is not one to miss!

On Episode 9 of No Struggle No Story, 2x All-American, ITA #1 Doubles Player, and NCAA Top 25 Singles Player Mia Horvit discusses the struggles of entering a new environment at the University of South Carolina. Mia talks about the importance of building relationships to create a strong support system, understanding your own identity, and creating a culture of people around you who are like-minded and want to see you succeed. Each of these topics helped Mia navigate through a series of tough experiences and grow as a person and tennis player along the way. After all; with no struggle, there is no story!

This week, 2019 NCAA Champion, ATP 519, and 2019 Wimbledon participant Paul Jubb discusses the effect that losing both of his parents at a young age had on his attitude towards life and his pursuit of excellence. Jubb talks intently about his process of learning how to not be sorry for himself and accept every situation in his life as an opportunity to grow and better himself. His positive outlook and motivational drive are inspirational to any person listening and provide an incredible look into the mind of one of the greatest stories in tennis.

In Episode 7, 2015 NCAA Wrestling Champion, 2013 BIG 12 Champion, and 2x US Open Wrestling Champion Kyven Gadson shares his inspiring story about the struggles he faced throughout his high school and collegiate career. In the midst of an illustrious collegiate wrestling campaign, Gadson is faced with five separate surgeries, the death of his grandmother and father, and a battle with substance abuse. Listen in on how he has learned from each of these experiences and how his faith has helped him find his true self and confidence.

Listen to former Nebraska Volleyball Defensive Specialist and current Northwestern Wildcat player talk about her adversities and struggles with confidence. Megan digs in to the mechanisms she used to rebuild it and how she learned that she is more than just a volleyball player, but a great person as well. Through a great support system, a positive mindset, and a renewed love for the sport of volleyball Megan has grown tremendously through her struggles.

On Episode 5, University of Nebraska starting quarterback and HS Under Armour All-American Adrian Martinez digs in to how he dealt with the series of setbacks he faced his senior year of high school and the high expectations placed on him his sophomore season at Nebraska. Adrian shares how he learned to be grateful for the game he loves and realized that he is not identified by football, but by his character and his faith. This episode is an inspiring story and a must listen from one of College Football's best and brightest stars!

In this episode, Big 12 Freshman of the Year and ITA Top 50 tennis player Jake Van Emburgh speaks about the struggles he faced with a serious wrist injury and how he maintained confidence in himself through the process. He speaks about the importance of a great support system around you and having gratitude for what you have, as some others aren't given the same opportunities. Jake's attitude and perspective on life are things to admire and this is a must listen for anybody looking to get through a tough time!

In this episode, B1G Freshman of the Year and AVCA Honorable Mention All American Nebraska outside hitter Madi Kubik talks about how her journey dealing with high expectations and anxiety. Kubik uses her experience as a freshman at Nebraska to learn how to judge her performance as a person rather than a volleyball player, and ultimately grow exponentially throughout the season.

In this episode, 2-Time NCAA Champion and WTA 51 tennis player Danielle Collins gives insight into the adversities she faced in her college years and how they molded her into the person and player she is today. Without the struggles she faced at this time in her life, Danielle believes she would not be the same person she is today. After all, with no struggle, there is no story!