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Michigan national champion. A decade away from coaching. Then came the call that brought Kristi Gannon Fisher back to Ann Arbor.On this episode of Hail to Her, host Haley Polk sits down with Michigan field hockey head coach Kristi Gannon Fisher for a personal conversation about championship culture, family, leadership, and finding her way back to the program that helped shape her life.A member of Michigan's historic 2001 national championship team, Gannon Fisher shares memories of that unforgettable season, growing up as the youngest of 10 children, competing alongside her sister, and the lessons she learned under legendary coach Marcia Pankratz.She also opens up about stepping away from coaching to raise her three children, the unexpected opportunity that brought her back to Michigan, and how motherhood transformed her approach to leading young athletes.Plus, Gannon Fisher reflects on Michigan's thrilling overtime victory against No. 2 North Carolina, the challenges of becoming a head coach, and her vision for the future of Michigan field hockey.From national champion to head coach, this is a story about the relationships, opportunities, and experiences that make Michigan feel like home.

Chris Wormley and Jordan Morgan break down Michigan’s loss to Minnesota and why the upcoming bye week could arrive at exactly the right time for the Wolverines.The guys discuss the growing pains of a young Michigan team, defensive bright spots, eliminating penalties and turnovers, getting healthy and why there is still plenty left to accomplish this season.Then, The Lab turns to Michigan basketball. Wormley and Morgan preview the defending champions, break down the returning core and new additions, examine the frontcourt, discuss potential rotations and take a look at a loaded non-conference and Big Ten schedule.Can Michigan football use the bye week to reset and make a run over the final stretch? And what should fans expect from the next chapter of Michigan basketball?

Michigan women’s soccer head coach Dave DiIanni joins Haley Polk on Hail to Her to discuss his vision for the Wolverines, why Michigan became his dream job and the standards he’s establishing in Ann Arbor.DiIanni opens up about the coaching philosophy behind his success, the relationships he builds with his players, and the regret from his own playing career that motivates him to make sure his athletes never leave Michigan wondering if they could have given more. He also reflects on his journey through Grand Valley State and Iowa, why fatherhood changed the way he coaches women, and how Michigan is learning to embrace adversity.Plus, DiIanni explains why he believes Michigan women’s soccer should be nationally relevant, outlines the Wolverines’ postseason goals, builds the “perfect soccer player” using members of the current roster and discusses how NIL support through Champion Circle can help Michigan compete with the nation’s best.

Michigan had 430 yards of offense, held Iowa to just 58 rushing yards — and still walked away without the win.On this episode of The Lab, Chris Wormley and Jordan Morgan break down Michigan’s loss to Iowa, the missed opportunities that changed the game, costly penalties and turnovers, and why the Wolverines’ performance actually left them feeling more confident about what this team can become.They dive into the continued growth of Michigan’s offense, the importance of finishing drives, the emergence of more playmakers, and what has to improve as the Wolverines prepare for their first road test against Minnesota and the battle for the Little Brown Jug.Plus, Wormley and Morgan look ahead at Michigan’s path through a loaded Big Ten schedule and what the Iowa loss means for the Wolverines’ playoff hopes.Later, Michigan women’s basketball forward Ashley Sofilkanich joins The Lab to discuss her transition from Bucknell to Michigan, the Wolverines’ Elite Eight season, expectations for the year ahead, becoming a leader, getting stronger for Big Ten play and which teammates stand out in a rapid-fire round.

Michigan football captain Trey Pierce reveals why he called a players-only meeting after the Wolverines' dramatic win over Western Michigan, what really happened inside the locker room, and how Michigan responded against Oklahoma.In this episode of Hail to Her, Trey Pierce takes us behind the scenes of Michigan football, sharing what it means to lead the Wolverines, the standard he expects from the defense, and why winning isn't always enough.Pierce opens up about seeing his own father storm the field, the conversation that followed in the Michigan locker room, and the mentality that fueled the team's response against Oklahoma.From the pressure of playing at Michigan to the responsibility of leading one of college football's most recognizable programs, Pierce offers an inside look at the person behind the helmet.