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From Texas to Utah to Montana and back again, BYU assistant gymnastics coach Shannon Evans has never been afraid to chase the unexpected. She captured national attention with her unforgettable Super Mario floor routine, earned All-American honors, and then walked away from the sport she loved to become a labor and delivery nurse. Along the way, she started a family, welcomed two daughters, and unlocked a passion for coaching at a small gym in Montana. Now she's back in Provo, bringing her creativity, competitive fire, and joy for the sport to a new generation of Cougar gymnasts.

Mikayla Colohan Cluff's soccer journey has come full circle. She helped lead BYU to its first-ever College Cup and a national championship appearance, played four professional seasons across three clubs, and learned to balance a long-distance marriage to a professional baseball player. Now retired from the NWSL, she's back in Provo as director of player development, working alongside her longtime mentor Jennifer Rockwood to shape the next generation of Cougar soccer players. With her playing days behind her, Mikayla returns to the program that shaped her, ready to give back and help the next group do what she once did.

Lauren McClain chats with BYU Women's Basketball assistant coach Keilani Unga about her journey from standout BYU player to the coaching sidelines. From discovering her passion for coaching at summer camps to balancing life as a coach, mother, and wife alongside football staff member Harvey Unga, Keilani shares what motivates her and what Cougar fans can look forward to this season.

Lauren McClain meets with BYU Women's Basketball guard Brinley Cannon to talk about growing up in a basketball family, her journey to BYU, and what it's like following in her older brother McKay's footsteps. From improving her three-point shooting to stepping into a leadership role as a junior, Brinley shares her mindset heading into the new season, the impact of playing for Coach Lee Cummard, and what fans can expect from the Cougars.

Lauren McClain chats with BYU Women's Basketball guard Delaney Gibb about her undefeated summer with Team Canada, her goals for the upcoming season, and her evolution from star freshman to team leader. From representing Canada on the international stage to embracing her role as an upperclassman, Delaney shares her mindset on handling rising expectations, her Big 12 championship aspirations, and what fans can expect from the Cougars this year.

She's a team captain, an All-Big 12 honoree, and a gymnast who once came close to walking away from the sport entirely. Now, heading into her senior season, Ava Jorgensen Miller reflects on the journey behind the accolades, from the burnout that nearly ended her career to the summer of hard work that changed everything. Ava opens up about life beyond the gym, getting married, balancing a supply chain internship, and a team trip through Europe that brought her squad closer together ahead of the season. She also shares honestly about her struggles with body image, the role her faith has played in her hardest moments, and the challenge of being a perfectionist in a sport that demands so much. As she enters her final year, Ava is chasing big goals, embracing the journey, and searching for one perfect routine.

Taylor Lovell never expected to be a runner. A soccer player from the start, she had her heart set on playing for BYU. That was until her dad forced her to try cross country, and something shifted. By the time she arrived in Provo, she was a walk-on in one of the nation's top distance programs, surrounded by runners she was in awe of and battling imposter syndrome at every starting line. Now in her final season as a Cougar, Taylor is building her legacy around one simple belief: find joy in the process. She opens up about overcoming self-doubt, finishing ninth at nationals twice, and the mindset shift that turned those setbacks into a national title. From forgetting her spikes in her second-ever steeplechase to crossing the line as a champion, Taylor shares what it means to chase goals that scare you and to trust that the hard things always lead to something great.

In this installment of our BYU Athletics Hall of Fame series, we sit down with Amy Boswell Usevitch. Amy never set out to make history —she just wanted to play volleyball with her sister. But what started as a childhood dream in Aloha, Oregon, turned into one of the most decorated careers in BYU women's volleyball history. Three All-American selections, four consecutive NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, and a 2014 season that took the Cougars to their first-ever national championship match, all while earning a nursing degree. In this episode, Amy talks about balancing Division I athletics with nursing school, the coaches and professors who made it possible, and the faith she leaned on when four hours of sleep had to be enough. From stuff blocks to scrubs to raising four kids, Amy shares what it means to take life one day at a time.

In this installment of our BYU Athletics Hall of Fame series, we sit down with Rachel Newren Harmon. Growing up as the youngest member of a golf-loving family, Rachel followed her siblings to BYU and became one of the most decorated golfers in program history. She shares stories from her record-setting collegiate career, the ups and downs of professional golf, and the surprising path that led her to become a Division I head coach at just 26 years old. Now helping golfers experience some of the most renowned courses around the globe, Rachel looks back on a life shaped by faith, family, and a passion for the game, while reflecting on the legacy she hopes will continue long after her playing days.

Cougar Confab is a new podcast series that previews each BYU women's athletic team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Lauren McClain chats with BYU Women's Tennis head coach Holly Hasler about the culture and mindset driving her team into the new season. From building close-knit team culture off the court to the "win or learn" mentality fueling their improvement, Holly gives fans a preview of what to expect from the BYU Women's Tennis team this year.

Cougar Confab is a new podcast series that previews each BYU women's athletic team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Lauren McClain chats with BYU Women's Tennis player Sue Yan Tan about her journey from Singapore to Provo and her experience representing her country on the international stage. From adjusting to a new culture to building team unity heading into the season, Sue offers insight into what fans can expect from BYU Women's Tennis this year.

Cougar Confab is a new podcast series that previews each BYU women's athletic team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Lauren McClain chats with BYU Women's Tennis player Cara Korhonen about her journey from Australia to Provo, her mindset as a new Cougar, and her passion for mental health advocacy. From adjusting to life at BYU to her goals for self-development on the court this season, Cara offers insight into what fans can expect from her as she begins this new chapter with BYU Tennis.

Cougar Confab is a new podcast series that previews each BYU women's athletic team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Lauren McClain chats with BYU Cross Country sophomore Zariel Macchia about her transition from Mastic Beach, New York to Provo, the mindset behind chasing consistency, and the opportunities and challenges awaiting the Cougars this season.

Cougar Confab is a new podcast series that previews each BYU women's athletic team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Lauren McClain chats with BYU Cross Country runner Emerald Kehr about her journey to BYU and the mindset behind this season's goals. From the culture and leadership that drew her to the program to the personal growth fueling her performance, Emerald offers insight into what fans can expect from BYU Cross Country this year.

Cougar Confab takes fans behind the scenes of BYU women's athletics, highlighting each team before the start of a new season. This week, Lauren McClain visits with BYU cross country junior Nelah Roberts, who shares how she's evolved as a student-athlete, learned to balance individual goals with team success, and drawn inspiration from her father's influence throughout her running career.