LG brings host, MJ Acosta Ruiz, and panelists, Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Claire Lessinger, and Laney Higgins together at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship to discuss Women in Sports - reflecting on 51 years of Title IX, celebrating the recent strides made in this world, and delving into what opportunities of growth the future holds. MJ Acosta Ruiz Host & Moderator  Dr. Cecile Reynaud Currently Vice President of Volleyball Operations for the Pro Volleyball Federation, Former Florida State University head volleyball coach, Florida State University faculty member in Sport Management, Past Chair for USA Board of Directors, Former President of  American Volleyball Coaches Association, Inducted into 5 Halls of Fame Claire Lessinger Vice President of Events at Tampa Bay Sports Commission, President of Women In Sports and Events (WISE) Tampa Bay, Former Head Coach of University of South Florida Women's Volleyball Laney Higgins Oglethorpe University Women’s Volleyball #4, NIL Empower 2.0 Class Member

LG brings host, MJ Acosta Ruiz, and panelists, Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Claire Lessinger, and Laney Higgins together at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship to discuss Women in Sports - reflecting on 51 years of Title IX, celebrating the recent strides made in this world, and delving into what opportunities of growth the future holds. MJ Acosta Ruiz Host & Moderator  Dr. Cecile Reynaud Currently Vice President of Volleyball Operations for the Pro Volleyball Federation, Former Florida State University head volleyball coach, Florida State University faculty member in Sport Management, Past Chair for USA Board of Directors, Former President of American Volleyball Coaches Association, Inducted into 5 Halls of Fame Claire Lessinger Vice President of Events at Tampa Bay Sports Commission, President of Women In Sports and Events (WISE) Tampa Bay, Former Head Coach of University of South Florida Women's Volleyball Laney Higgins Oglethorpe University Women’s Volleyball #4, NIL Empower 2.0 Class Member

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Melanie Green, Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, and Steve Walz together to delve into the critical connection between mental and physical health—exploring the impact that one can have on another while providing tools you can use to foster both. Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator  Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, PSYD, LMHC, CMPC Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine at University of South Florida, Director of Sport Psychology at University of South Florida Steve Walz Associate Athletics Director, Director or Sports Medicine, Football, Men's Golf Melanie Green USF Women's Golf, Senior, 2023 WGCA All-American Honorable Mention, 2023 American All-Conference Team

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Melanie Green, Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, and Steve Walz together to delve into the critical connection between mental and physical health—exploring the impact that one can have on another while providing tools you can use to foster both. Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator  Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, PSYD, LMHC, CMPC Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine at University of South Florida, Director of Sport Psychology at University of South Florida Steve Walz Associate Athletics Director, Director or Sports Medicine, Football, Men's Golf Melanie Green USF Women's Golf, Senior, 2023 WGCA All-American Honorable Mention, 2023 American All-Conference Team

LG brings host, Taylor Rooks, and panelists Ryan Murphy, Danielle Slaton, and Dr. Riley Gee together to dive into the vital importance of finding equilibrium in the lives of collegiate athletes, as they explore how managing sports, academics, and personal well-being plays a key role in positive mental and physical health. The episode will provide listeners and viewers a play-book of best practices they can implement to achieve a better life lived.  Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator  Ryan Murphy USA Olympic Swimmer, 4x Olympic Gold Medalist UC Berkely Swim and Dive Team Alumni Danielle Slaton Co-founder of Bay FC, Soccer Analyst Olympic Medalist, Former U.S. Women's National Team member and Santa Clara Broncos Captain Dr. Riley Gee Assistant Athletic Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Santa Clara University, Former D1 volleyball player at UC Irvine

LG brings host, Taylor Rooks, and panelists Ryan Murphy, Danielle Slaton, and Dr. Riley Gee together to dive into the vital importance of finding equilibrium in the lives of collegiate athletes, as they explore how managing sports, academics, and personal well-being plays a key role in positive mental and physical health. The episode will provide listeners and viewers a play-book of best practices they can implement to achieve a better life lived.  Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator  Ryan Murphy USA Olympic Swimmer, 4x Olympic Gold Medalist UC Berkely Swim and Dive Team Alumni Danielle Slaton Co-founder of Bay FC, Soccer Analyst Olympic Medalist, Former U.S. Women's National Team member and Santa Clara Broncos Captain Dr. Riley Gee Assistant Athletic Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Santa Clara University, Former D1 volleyball player at UC Irvine

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Kenny Anderson, Michael Ashley, and Jerry Stackhouse together for an intergenerational discussion around their experiences of being Black collegiate athletes. This episode will explore the intersection of identity and athletics while showcasing the positive power community has on mental health, giving listeners an intimate front row seat to the additional pressures and cultural behaviors of the Black community within the sport area. Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator  Kenny Anderson Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Fisk University, Former NBA All-Star Michael Ashley Fisk Bulldogs, #13 Jerry Stackhouse Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, Former Two-Time NBA All-Star

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Kenny Anderson, Michael Ashley, and Jerry Stackhouse together for an intergenerational discussion around their experiences of being Black collegiate athletes. This episode will explore the intersection of identity and athletics while showcasing the positive power community has on mental health, giving listeners an intimate front row seat to the additional pressures and cultural behaviors of the Black community within the sport area. Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator  Kenny Anderson Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Fisk University Former NBA All-Star Michael Ashley Fisk Bulldogs, #13 Jerry Stackhouse Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, Former Two-Time NBA All-Star

Sixty-eight teams enter the NCAA Tournament, but only one walks away victorious. With 99% of the field heading home without a trophy, how do athletes and teams cope with defeat? In this episode of LG Transparent Conversations series, The Next Chapter discusses how the road home from the Big Dance ® can be a pivotal, even defining, moment for many student-athletes. Prim Siripipat and the panel explores the letdown athletes experience following the postseason and how the complicated feelings/emotions can influence the return to normal activities. Meet the Panelists Dr. Brian Hainline Chief Medical Officer, NCAA   The NCAA’s first Chief Medical Officer oversees the NCAA Sport Science Institute, a national center of excellence whose mission is to promote and develop safety, excellence, and wellness in college student-athletes, and to foster life-long physical and mental development. Dr. Corey Yeager PhD, LMFT, Researcher, Activist, Author, and Detroit Pistons Life Coach  Dr. Yeager is a researcher, activist. author, therapist, and the Detroit Pistons’ Life Coach. Outside of the NBA, some of his clients include The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), The Smithsonian Institute, The Gersh Agency, and Lola Red.

The Final Four® is the ultimate stage for college basketball. In this episode of the LG Transparent Conversations series, we talk about the mental roadmap and challenges athletes face as they work their way to the elite stage. Expectations, pressure, media coverage, achieving peak performance, and even coping with injuries – Prim Siripipat and the panelists discuss the intricacies of the postseason and how it can affect the athlete and team in various ways. Meet the Panelists Lisa Bonta Sumii – LCSW, CSW, Psychotherapist and Mental Performance Consultant Lisa is a sport psychology professional, entrepreneur, content creator, Tedx and international speaker, as well as a podcast host. She utilizes her training as a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to positively impact the athlete mental health space at the professional, collegiate, Olympic, and youth levels. As the CEO & Founder of AthMindset®, she deepens her purpose in the professional development of future sport psychology professionals.  Trayce Jackson-Davis – Indiana Hoosiers, #23 Forward, Senior Trayce Jackson Davis is an All-American senior playing for the Indiana University Hoosiers, and a national player of the year candidate. Jarace Walker – Houston Cougars, #25 Forward, Freshman Jarace Walker is a freshman playing for the Houston Cougars of the American Athletic Conference. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 high school class. He’s ranked as the #1 power forward nationally by ESPN.