In this episode, Teagan Sullivan shares her journey as a young athlete balancing dual sports in college, her involvement in fundraising for St. Jude's Hospital, and the importance of mental health in sports. Teagan discusses her athletic background, family dynamics, and aspirations for the future, emphasizing the significance of support systems and personal growth in her athletic career. takeaways Teagan is participating in the Dunlap to St. Jude Peoria run to raise funds for cancer research. Team Tessa was established in memory of Teagan's friend who passed away from cancer. Teagan chose track over volleyball for the opportunity to compete at a higher level. She is majoring in psychology with a minor in sports psychology. Teagan journals daily to track her feelings and performance. She emphasizes the importance of mental health in sports and has been working with a sports psychologist. Teagan enjoys the camaraderie and support of her college volleyball team. She is excited about the upcoming season and the potential for success. Teagan's family dynamics are competitive but supportive, fostering her athletic growth. She is open to the possibility of running or playing volleyball internationally after college. Sound Bites "I wish I could deny any of it." "I always have my headphones on me." "I journal every day actually." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:49 Fundraising for St. Jude's Hospital 02:49 Team Tessa and Personal Stories 04:42 Teagan's Athletic Journey 08:28 Family Dynamics and Competition 11:55 Choosing Track Over Volleyball 15:31 Preparing for College Athletics 19:16 Balancing Two Sports in College 23:15 The Role of Technology in Training 26:10 Navigating the High School Sports Landscape 28:39 The Journey to College Volleyball 34:04 Building Team Chemistry and Competition 37:06 Academic Aspirations and Future Plans 41:36 The Importance of Mental Health in Sports Buy Set The Pipe a Beer or a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/setthepipe Support the show Instagram instagram.com/setthepipe TikTok x.com/SETTHEPIPE Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6vzpcOYw2BKWMgaR5kKWOw Spotify ...
