🏐 Olympic gold medalist Haleigh Washington shares her journey, the rise of LOVB Volleyball, and real talk every student-athlete needs to hear.

What does it really take to go from high school club ball to Olympic gold?
In this episode of Get Career Curious, pro athlete and two-time Olympian Haleigh Washington shares the real story behind her journey—how she fell in love with volleyball, battled injuries and self-doubt, and became a founding athlete with LOVB (League One Volleyball).

Haleigh gets real about the grind of professional volleyball, the mental health challenges athletes face, and what it means to build a new future for women’s sports in the U.S. If you’re a high school or college player dreaming big, this conversation will give you the mindset, lessons, and inspiration to push through the tough days and keep going.

🔥 You’ll learn:
▪️ Why LOVB Volleyball is changing the game for U.S. athletes
▪️ How to handle adversity, injuries, and “the funk” as a student-athlete
▪️ The truth about pro volleyball life (spoiler: it’s not always glamorous)
▪️ Haleigh’s best advice for players chasing college scholarships and pro careers

🎙️ Whether you’re grinding it out in club season, aiming for a college roster spot, or dreaming of the Olympics, Haleigh’s story proves that resilience and love for the game can take you farther than you think.

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