Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a student-athlete at a Division 1 university? Can they find the balance between being a student and an athlete? And do college athletes stay involved with their sport after graduation, or do they move on?    We’re answering these questions and MORE with our incredible guest today!    As a former WSU athlete, the amazing Katie Hyppa has been able to weave her love of basketball into her post-college daily life --from fundraising for her alma mater’s athletic department to coaching a high school basketball team. And she’s here to tell her story!    Katie graduated from WSU in 2012, finished her Master's at WSU in 2014 (as a student-athlete, by the way!), and now works for a super cool Coug-owned business, Flatstick Pub, as Chief People Officer. Did we mention she’s a new mom to twin boys?   In today’s conversation, Katie gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what being a student-athlete was like, why she’s inspired to give back to kids through the love of basketball, her career trajectory after WSU, and how she’s living out her dream life scenario!    We have a lot to unpack in this episode, so hit that play button, and let’s go!! Leave a 5 star review on iTunes or Spotify!   What we discussed: [1:00] How Katie’s athletic career started [4:16] A behind the scenes of the student-athlete life [6:21] Planning a life and career beyond her sport [8:28] How she integrates Basketball into her post-college life [10:00] Inspiring and giving back to kids and athletes through basketball [11:56] Her career trajectory after graduating from WSU with her Masters [14:16] Why Flatstick is a unique Washington-proud venue [16:17] What her role as Director of People looks like [19:02] Who has been her inspiration through your basketball career and coaching career [22:01] Her current life motto [23:46] How she’s living out her dream job and life scenario   Links: Website: www.flatstickpub.com   Find out more about our community via the CougsFirst! website:  https://www.cougsfirst.org/    Want to find all of the CougsFirst! businesses? Checkout our directory https://cougsfirst.org/cougsfirst-businesses/    Connect with us on social media: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cougsfirst/  Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cougsfirst/ Tweet us: https://twitter.com/CougsFirst Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cougsfirst  Checkout our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0dcpwZLRSu7gFOxpVGMlw

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