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The Leave It Better Podcast

The Leave It Better Podcast

By: The Side-Out Foundation
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Explore how to Leave it Better: in life, through the sport of Volleyball. Nebraska Hall of Fame Coach Janice Kruger speaks with the world’s best Volleyball coaches and athletes about the lessons the sport of volleyball has taught them about how to “leave it better.” Are you looking for inspiration on your path of self-discovery? Do you want to build a life with meaning? This is the podcast for you. For more than 30 years Janice Kruger has taught and coached young women leading them to become the best versions of themselves in both sport and life. Each one of her guests has a special formula that has helped them on their journey of personal growth. The ultimate goal of this show is to demonstrate the significance of the human connection and how our journey through life can help us leave it better. This show is powered by the Side-Out Foundation.Copyright 2026 The Side-Out Foundation Personal Development Personal Success Volleyball
Episodes
  • Spiking it to Cancer Through Precision Treatments, with Dr. Mariaelena Pierobon

    Spiking it to Cancer Through Precision Treatments, with Dr. Mariaelena Pierobon
    Mar 26 2026

    Just like you need the right player in the right position to win in volleyball, new cancer treatments are putting the right methods in place to help patients beat their disease. Dr. Mariaelena Pierobon is at the forefront of the battle to create precision medical solutions, specialized for individual cancer patients. Dr. Pierobon's work might be complicated, but the way she explains it is easy to understand: more people are getting more tomorrows.

    Links mentioned:

    1. For more information go to www.side-out.org.
    2. Follow the side-out organization on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutfndn/
    3. Have suggestions for the podcast? Email Janice: leaveitbetter@side-out.org
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    46 mins
  • The 100/100 Approach: Coach Becky Schmidt on Volleyball Performance Preparation

    The 100/100 Approach: Coach Becky Schmidt on Volleyball Performance Preparation
    Mar 19 2026

    Hope College Coach Becky Schmidt and her teams have been to the NCAA Division III Tournament 15 different times in 20 years. Find out what it takes to sustain that sort of intensity and talent! Becky also shares how she utilizes her assistant coaches for maximum effect. Volleyball has changed over the years. Hear why your coaching methods may not be keeping up with the times.

    Links mentioned:

    1. For more information go to www.side-out.org.
    2. Follow the side-out organization on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutfndn/
    3. Have suggestions for the podcast? Email Janice: leaveitbetter@side-out.org
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    1 hr
  • Humor and Healing: How Michigan Coach Kathy DeBoer Overcame Her Stroke

    Humor and Healing: How Michigan Coach Kathy DeBoer Overcame Her Stroke
    Mar 12 2026

    We all have setbacks, but the Michigan State University Hall of Famer Kathy DeBoer's setback nearly killed her. Kathy suffered a devastating stroke while she was Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, forcing her to learn how to talk and use parts of her body all over again. She tells Janice about the health risks she ignored, and about how positivity, persistence, and humor are helping her recover.

    Kathy still has a challenging time speaking, but her strong will and hilarious attitude will leave you laughing while feeling inspired.

    Links mentioned:

    1. For more information go to www.side-out.org.
    2. Follow the side-out organization on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutfndn/
    3. Have suggestions for the podcast? Email Janice: leaveitbetter@side-out.org
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    57 mins
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