A few decades back, when collegiate women’s sports were still in most people’s periphery, Susie Sprecher was playing for NCAA soccer championships at UW-Madison. Fast-forward a generation and one of her daughters, Kylie Sprecher, is competing at the highest of levels nationally, a Golden Eagle from Marquette. By the time Kylie arrives at MU, sports nutritionists, trainers and psychologists are on the scene. Same sport. Different worlds. So many unique and life-filled experiences. So much exposure to the challenges and pitfalls of such a singular focus on one part of your life. Listen in on a great conversation between mother and daughter, one generation of player to the next, and mostly just the wisdom of two people who’ve learned a lot from their journey through the world of Division 1 (D! in the title) sports.
