Former libero, Amanda Lynch, joins Alyxandra and shares how back row lessons and team superstitions became the foundation of her long-term coaching success. After 11 years leading teams, she's proof that combining genuine care with high standards (and maybe even some backwards chants that turned into championship-winning superstitions) creates the kind of team culture every coach dreams about.From watching older girls play at Catholic school recess to walking on at Pitt Greensburg, Amanda's path proves that setbacks can become your greatest teaching tools. She shares honest insights about parent dynamics, team chemistry, and why the back row perspective makes the best coaches. Amanda reveals how libero life taught her to see the whole court, read the game differently, and understand that defense truly wins championships. She's refreshingly honest about the politics and favoritism she faced as a player and how those experiences drive her to create fair, successful environments for her teams.Whether you're a current libero, a coach, or someone who's been overlooked in sports, Amanda's journey from the back row as a player to the sideline as a coach is packed with wisdom about resilience, standards, and yes - why some superstitions are worth keeping.Timestamps: 01:31 – Early Volleyball Experiences & CYO02:27 – Discovering Libero 06:21 – Favoritism and Team Politics14:01 – Navigating Team Cliques & High School Dynamics20:37 – Playing College Volleyball27:46 – Transition to Coaching32:25 – Coaching Philosophy & Team Selection41:01 – Parent Dynamics & Coaching Challenges45:00 – Superstitions, Family, and ClosingNew Episode Every Wednesday on Apple/Spotify/Youtube! Follow @sheacedthat on all social media platforms!

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