S3 E5: Kristen Simon

Tune in as elite freshman libero Kristen Simon joins the program to share her journey and early success with Wisconsin Volleyball! The Louisville native and former Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year reflects on what inspired her to leave home—passing up powerhouse programs like Stanford—to immerse herself in the gritty, competitive culture built by head coach Kelly Sheffield. Simon opens up about her unique childhood traditions, including getting school holidays off to dress up for the Oaks horse races at Churchill Downs, and explains the defensive mindset required to control the backcourt as a libero. Off the court, things get highly interactive as Simon breaks down why her tall squad thinks they could collectively dominate in rowing or football, explains the art of a "pancake dig" versus a pancake breakfast, and debates the ultimate showdown of Kentucky fried chicken over Wisconsin cheese curds.

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