Listen "Building Professional Volleyball in America ft. Cassidy Lichtman"
Episode Synopsis
From Stanford star to Team USA gold medalist to Director of Volleyball at Athletes Unlimited, Cassidy Lichtman has played every position in volleyball—and now she's building the future of this sport in America.In this episode, Cassidy shares her incredible journey including:How she "snuck into" the national team gym and stayed for 5 yearsThe revolutionary Athletes Unlimited model where players have equity and teams change weeklyWinning Pan Am Cup golds and that unforgettable moment when 40,000 fans finally chanted "USA" Balancing a BA and MA in 4 years while winning 4 Pac-12 championships at StanfordOvercoming chronic pain after being told at age 9 she'd never walk againHer transition from player to executive and why she's angry about how long it took for pro volleyball to arrive in the USThe truth about playing professionally overseas and dealing with challenging coachesWhy the best way to earn points in AU's individual scoring system is still through team winsWhether you're a volleyball player, coach, parent, or fan, this conversation reveals how one person's determination to create opportunities for others is transforming American volleyball forever.🏐 Follow Cassidy and Athletes Unlimited:@AUProSports@cassidylichtman🎙️ Follow She Aced That:Instagram: @sheacedthat_Tiktok: @sheacedthat
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