THE COOP IS BACK!

South Carolina Gamecocks soccer star Heather Hinz joins the conversation for this exciting, brand-new episode! Heather opens up about her incredible journey, including her record-breaking performance in the SEC Tournament, earning tournament MVP, and her experiences balancing the highs and lows of collegiate and professional soccer. From her love of the game and her unique path to becoming a goalkeeper to navigating injuries and achieving her dream of playing professionally, Heather shares invaluable lessons about perseverance, sisterhood, and embracing the joy in life and sport.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

03:44 - Sisterhood

06:56 - Family Influence

14:08 - Soccer Journey

18:58 - College Recruitment

25:34 - Freshman to Sophomore Transition

28:10 - Importance of Accountability

28:54 - Splitting the Season

31:54 - Junior Year Experience

39:18 - Senior Year Experience

43:20 - Decision for Fifth Year

44:34 - Experience Getting Drafted

46:46 - Rookie Season

49:57 - Professional Debut

52:32 - "The Curse"

58:37 - Alternative Career Path

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