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  • Lesa Burgess: Telling Her Story of a Life Behind the Bench
    2025/05/28
    In this episode, Lesa Burgess—former Division I soccer player, mom of five, and wife of BYU men’s basketball coach Chris Burgess—shares the real story behind her new book, Behind the Bench. She opens up about raising her family overseas during her husband’s pro basketball career, navigating the emotional ups and downs of life as a coach’s wife, and what it’s been like to rediscover her identity after stepping away from competitive sports. Lesa discusses the challenges of feeling unseen, the strength it takes to hold a family together amid constant change, and how faith and perspective have helped her find meaning in each chapter of her life.
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    54 分
  • Her Y Returns
    2022/10/12
    Her Y is where we celebrate the women who make BYU Sports great. By sharing their stories of faith, perseverance, and success, we can all seek to be better. Their “why” to sports and life can help us find our “why”.
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    1 分
  • BONUS: Mackenzie Miller Lung's Unexpected Love Story
    2024/12/18
    Here is one more hilarious story that we couldn't fit into the full episode! Mackenzie Miller Lung talked to Her Y assistant producer Annie Robinson about how she met her husband, Tanner. You don't want to miss this bonus episode.
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    11 分
  • Practice Chats: Anna Metcalf
    2025/05/21
    In this episode of Her Y, we sit down with Anna Metcalf, BYU’s Director of Marketing and Fan Experience! Anna shares how she fell into the world of sports marketing and ended up in her dream job. From planning epic Cosmo stunts to making sure every fan has a memorable game day, she takes us behind the scenes of her work! Anna talks about the chaos, creativity, and all the little details that go into each event. She shares what it’s like to prep for a game week, the joy of seeing fans light up, and why creating those “first game” memories means so much to her. Whether it’s football at LaVell or Fan Fest madness, Anna’s passion for BYU and its fans shines through in everything she does.
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    18 分
  • Michele Vasconcelos - Part 2: Guided by God, Grounded in Family
    2025/05/14
    We’re back with Part 2 of our Mother’s Day chat with former BYU Cougar soccer star Michele Vasconcelos, picking up right where we left off, talking through all the ups and downs of her pro career! From heartbreaking injuries and unexpected team moves to playing overseas in Spain, Michele shares how she has leaned on her faith and found strength through motherhood. She talks about the perspective her daughter Scarlet has brought into her life, the moments that tested her, and the ones that reminded her why she keeps going. Through it all, Michele has learned to trust God’s timing, stay grounded in her values, and keep chasing her purpose on and off the field!
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    25 分
  • Michele Vasconcelos - Part 1: When Soccer Led to Scarlett
    2025/05/07
    Michele Vasconcelos was chasing her dream of going pro when everything changed—she found out she was pregnant. In this special Mother’s Day episode, Michele talks about the unexpected timing of becoming a mom and how Lot’s wife’s story helped her stop looking back. Relying on faith to guide her, she kept moving forward. Now she plays professionally in Spain for Levante Badalona while raising her daughter Scarlett! In part one of our two-part series, Michele shares what it has been like balancing soccer, motherhood, and the dreams that don’t always go the way you planned—but turn out better than you imagined.
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    29 分
  • Lindy Milkowski: Cougar Softball's Party Animal
    2025/04/30
    Lindy Milkowski is making the most of her lone season with the BYU Softball team. The catcher is smashing home runs and throwing out baserunners, stepping up to sing the national anthem on short notice, and showing off her dance moves with her teammates before games. Her passion for life and softball shines through in everything she does for the Cougars. In this podcast episode, discover the roots of her love for the game, why she transferred to BYU, and whether she prefers the thrill of belting homers or the satisfaction of throwing out runners at second base.
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    54 分
  • Allie Hancock-Schneemann: Coaching with Heart
    2025/04/23
    Allie Hancock-Schneemann didn’t have the perfect college softball career—and that’s exactly what makes her the coach she is today! In this episode of Her Y, the former BYU player turned assistant coach gets real about what it’s like to struggle, feel like you’re falling short, and still show up. She shares how being recruited late, switching positions, and battling with self-confidence shaped how she now leads with empathy for her players. Allie also talks about balancing motherhood with coaching, long-distance marriage to MLB player Daniel Schneemann, and how her daughter Kendall has become the team’s tiniest MVP! You won't want to miss this episode!
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    37 分