Olivia Thompson is back this week to welcome South Carolina Women's Basketball Trailblazer Aleighsa Welch for this week's brand-new episode of The Coop. From her standout years with the South Carolina Gamecocks to her pivotal role in shaping the future of youth sports, Aleighsa opens up on the lessons she learned, the obstacles she overcame, and the legacy she left as Coach Dawn Staley's first in-state recruit.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Welcome Aleighsa Welch

04:17 - Career Journey

07:57 - Scholarship Significance

11:38 - Leadership Insights

17:27 - Early Life Background

20:14 - Basketball Talent Discovery

25:09 - High School Basketball Experience

28:59 - South Carolina Basketball Spotlight

30:42 - First In-State Recruit Impact

32:40 - Team and Program Impressions

35:55 - Seasonal Transitions in Basketball

37:58 - Memorable Season Highlights

40:10 - Key Moments from the Season

46:01 - Desired Legacy

49:04 - Best Advice Received

51:00 - Alternative Career Paths

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