In this week's episode we get to hear from three student athletes; soccer player Kelsey Oswald, volleyball player Caitlin Kellner, and football player Cole Campbell. Kelsey and Caitlin are both seniors coming off their last collegiate season. They reflect on their time at USF and what they have gained from being a student athlete. Both of them also touch on their future plans, how USF has supported them over the years, and why their programs are special. In the second half of the episode, we hear from Cole who will be taking his 6th year and competing in the 2024 season. Cole has gained a lot of experience in his five years at USF. He shares what he has learned and how he has grown throughout his time here. Cole touches on what makes USF special as a school, and how it has helped prepare him for life after graduation. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about these successful student athletes and what they have to share! This is our final episode for season two of the Cougar Sports Show. We will be returning in January of 2024 for season three.
00:00 - Introduction (Kelsey Oswald and Caitlin Kellner)
00:37 - Last game of their career
01:38 - Takeaways and memories from college sports
04:30 - Future plans/how USF has helped prepare them
07:12 - How will college sports help you post graduation?
08:18 - Volleyball program
09:32 - Soccer program
10:28 - Advice for current/upcoming student athletes
12:54 - Introduction (Cole Campbell)
13:19 - What have you learned from playing football at USF?
14:49 - Advice for current/upcoming student athletes
15:24 - Future plans/How will college sports help you post graduation?
17:42 - Support from USF
19:06 - Favorite memories
19:37 - Goals for your last season? (2024 season)
23:32 - Football program
24:43 - Wrap up
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Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast
Show notes written by Alivia Tindall