Kendall Kovick: Choosing Joy

Kendall Kovick’s story is one of grit, healing, and joy. After helping lead BYU women’s tennis to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 17 years, Kendall has become known not just for her talent, but for her honesty about the mental-health battles that nearly ended her career—and her life. In this episode, she opens up about the life-altering concussion that changed everything and the long climb back to loving tennis again. Now in her senior season, playing with gratitude instead of pressure, Kendall shares how she rebuilt her identity, found real support, and learned to lead with compassion.