Sports Up Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sports Up Podcast
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms is joined by Marnie Schneider to talk about her first exposure to sports and what pushed her to pursue the pastime as her career. Marnie talks about her experience being a female author of a male-dominated scene and her goal of inspiring kids to find joy in reading. She also gives advice to the young generation interested in pursuing sports.
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms is joined by Professor Annie Gilbert Coleman to talk about the intersection between outdoor sports and recreation, race, and gender. Professor Coleman talks about how she found herself in this particular area of study and why it’s important for people to learn about and understand the topic. She also shares what she hopes to achieve in teaching on the subject and what’s next with her research.
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms welcomes Leigh Wojtkiewicz, Associate Athletic Director at the University of Notre Dame and Co-founder of the Sports Data, Analytics & Technology Association. They talk about key aspects of working in a male-dominated industry, the way faith can elevate athletes, and what the future holds for Notre Dame Athletics.
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms sits down with Angel Szalonek to discuss how faith and sports intertwine. Angel discusses how that connection created a stronger bond between her and her son and the remarkable opportunities she’s experienced because of Sports Faith. Finally, she offers advice on how to stay rooted in faith.
Lauren Greenberg is currently a Deputy General Counsel at White & Case LLP, a global law firm. She co-founded the women’s varsity softball team of Dartmouth College, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology. Lauren would eventually get her Juris Doctor degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. […]
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms is joined by Grace Luczak, a five-time world champion and Olympian US rower. Grace shares how she got into rowing and her journey from trying out for a club team to eventually taking on the world on the Olympic stage. She also discusses how she maintained her discipline and passion through the years and gives advice for aspiring young athletes.
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms hosts Dr. Dana Weintraub of the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) to talk about the importance of sports for youth. Dr. Weintraub shares her role as a doctor in the sports industry BAWSI’s mission, how sports benefits children, and the importance of females having access to sports at a young age.
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms hosts Dr. Courtney Boucher and Hannah Silva-Breen. They share their journey from young hockey and basketball players to pursuing sports research and psychology. They talk about their profession and how such career paths in sports are often lesser-known options to students. Lastly, they discuss the lack of female leaders and mentors in sports and how this impacts young and aspiring female athletes.
In this New York Times award-winning episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms sits down with Afghan refugee, Mina Bakhshi, to share her story of hope and bravery. Mina talks about the risk she took after Kabul fell, the organizations that helped her flee to safety, and her hopes for those left behind in Afghanistan.
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms sits down with McCall Hall, the Director of Community Outreach for the Athletics Department at the University of Southern California. McCall shares the story of how she got into sports, her sports media career, and how she transitioned to the sports community side. She talks about the weekly sports programs she provides for young athletes and gives a piece of advice for women who want to go down a path where females aren’t always supported.
On this episode of the Sports Up podcast, Meredith Syms is joined by Marina LeGree, the Founder and Executive Director of Ascend Athletics, to discuss how Ascend is empowering girls in Afghanistan through sports. Marina talks about why she chose Afghanistan to build her program, how Ascend is transforming the way Afghan girls see themselves, and how those girls have been impacted by the recent Taliban takeover.