In this episode, I talk with Kai Tsakiris, a dynamic new addition to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers soccer roster.

Kai shares her journey from being a standout youth player and ECNL Player of the Year with Slammers FC to competing at the highest level with the Florida Gators soccer. She opens up about her freshman season at Florida, what led her to enter the transfer portal, and why Tennessee felt like the right next step.

We also dive into the work that happens beyond game day, from training habits that elevate her performance to adjusting to life in Knoxville. Plus, Kai gives fans a glimpse of what to expect from the Lady Vols this season, shares a personal story you probably haven’t heard before, and reflects on one unforgettable sports memory.

If you’re a soccer fan, a recruit, or just love real stories from athletes navigating their journey, check it out!
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Jadyn Dehart is a high school football recruit from Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville. He spent his first year of high school at Alcoa and then two seasons with William Blount. He talks about transferring to Hardin Valley as a senior and how that could affect his recruiting process. He recently decommitted from Georgia Southern and is now weighing other fantastic options.

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Erika Waycaster is the head volleyball coach at Pellissippi State Community College and she joins the show to talk about recruiting, training, and her experience as the school's first head coach.

She shares tips for young athletes hoping to play volleyball at the next level, including red flags coaches look for.

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Maggie Krause joins the podcast to talk about her recent commitment to the Tennessee Lady Vols. She talks about her softball experience living in Brazil, Indiana, her recruitment process, and she shares an amazing unforgettable sports memory.

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Zack Gibson is the Head Football Coach at South Doyle High School. He joins the show to talk about the hiring process that landed him his first ever head coaching opportunity. He also talks about what fans and players can expect in this new era of Cherokees football.

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Jacolby Cooper is a standout football player from Alcoa who recently committed to the Vols. Listen as he talks about his decision to pass on scholarships to sign with Tennessee as a PWO. In this interview, he talks about his athletic training, his recruiting experience, and the famous Alcoa/Maryville rivalry.

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Kenny Cobble is the new head football coach at Maryville High School. He joins the show to talk about what fans and players can expect in this new era of Rebels football. He also shares something that very few people know about him along with an unforgettable sports memory.

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Blake Howard recently committed to Tennessee out of the transfer portal. He joins the show to talk about why he decided to sign with the Vols, his overall recruiting experience, and he shares an unforgettable sports memory.

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