In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with Interim Head Softball Coach Madie Brink, along with athletes Taryn Wagner, Meghan Jochimsen, and Morgan Linstad. After a brief introduction of our guests, we dive into their season so far and the team's journey. Madie shares her path to becoming head coach, and we discuss the team's performance in the conference season, including insights into recent games against Minot and Mary. The team’s recent trip to Florida and the experiences gained from it are also highlighted. Taryn reflects on her final season at USF and the impact of being part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Meghan talks about her role in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and highlights some of the initiatives the group is working on. The episode wraps up with valuable advice for aspiring athletes and thoughts on the upcoming conference tournament. Tune in for an in-depth look at USF Softball!
00:00 - Introduction
03:11 - Madie’s journey to head softball coach
06:46 - Sponsor message
07:20 - Conference season so far
10:11 - Team trip to Florida
11:10 - Conference games against Minot/Mary
14:44 - Leaders on the team
17:50 - Future mindset
21:10 - Conference tournament
22:55 - Taryn’s thoughts on it being her last season
24:03 - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
25:29 - Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
27:42 - Advice for current or aspiring college softball athletes
34:00 - Wrap-up
USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/
Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast
Show notes written by Alivia Tindall
