It Takes A Village: Kaitlyn Lawton, Magaly Lemus and Varsity Girls Volleyball

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Download and hit play on the 29/1 Podcast as we sit down with Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach Kaitlyn Lawton and senior middle blocker Magaly Lemus. Our conversation with Coach Lawton brings out her dedication to continuous learning and her passion for volleyball and Magaly shares her experiences as a multi-sport athlete who has taken on volleyball, basketball, and even pickleball.
Kaitlyn's insights into nurturing young athletes and fostering a positive, growth-oriented mindset make this episode an inspiring listen for coaches and sports enthusiasts alike. The ability to learn from mistakes and use failure for good is also discussed.
Magaly shares a deeply personal and touching narrative of her family's immigrant journey and the realization of the American Dream. Highlighting the sacrifices made by her mother and grandmother, leading to the opportunity of volleyball and education at Cleveland State University. Magaly's story is a testament to her ability to persevere and to the love of those around her to build her up and provide support.
This episode was recorded in August 2024.

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1. It Takes A Village: Kaitlyn Lawton, Magaly Lemus and Varsity Girls Volleyball (00:00:00)

2. Kaitlyn Lawton & Magaly Lemus Intros (00:02:37)

3. Magaly and The Links Program (00:06:35)

4. Volleyball, More Volleyball and a Schedule (00:07:16)

5. Club Volleyball for Magaly (00:09:35)

6. Purdue Volleyball Camp & Player Connections (00:11:41)

7. Player-Coach Relationship > Imperfection (00:16:09)

8. Evaluating Impact Over Time (00:21:06)

9. Magaly Division 1 Scholarship to Cleveland State (00:24:35)

10. Recruiting Visit To Cleveland State Experience (00:26:48)

11. A Mother & Grandmother's sacrifice honored and fulfilled (00:28:36)

12. Panther Pathways Shining Example (00:32:30)

13. A future career and the Panthers upcoming season (00:34:08)