Outside The Pins

In this heartfelt and reflective episode of Outside the Pins, we sit down with Forever Titan Izzy Coon to revisit a journey that began with a last-minute tryout and ended with 2,000 career assists and a national championship. 🏆🖤💛 From decommitting from a Division II program and questioning whether she would continue playing volleyball to becoming a trusted setter and deeply influential leader at Oshkosh, Izzy shares how persistence, presence, family, and leading with love shaped her expe...

In this heartfelt and emotional episode of Outside the Pins, we sit down with graduating senior Jaclyn “Jac” Dutkiewicz to reflect on a journey filled with resilience, love, growth, laughter, and ultimately a national championship. 🏆🖤💛 From navigating the challenges of balancing nursing school and collegiate volleyball to embracing every role asked of her throughout her career, Jac shares what it truly meant to “do it the right way.” ❤️🏐 This conversation dives into: 🩺 Balanc...

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Outside the Pins, we sit down with soon-to-be graduate Makenna Barone for a conversation about identity, resilience, growth, and discovering your worth beyond the game. 💛🖤 Mak shares her journey from a small-town athlete unsure of where she belonged to becoming a national champion, leader, and future social worker at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Along the way, she opens up about overcoming multiple ACL injuries, redefining her role within ...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this powerful and emotional episode, Riley Kindt returns to the Outside the Pins podcast to reflect on her journey through UW-Oshkosh Volleyball and the whirlwind of life that has followed graduation. Now a cardiac nurse, homeowner, and newly engaged, Riley shares the realities of transitioning from student-athlete to real life while navigating some of the most meaningful and challenging moments of her life—including her father’s battle with pancreatic cancer. Through s...

🎧 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt, funny, and emotional father-daughter edition of Outside the Pins, UW-Oshkosh alum Riley Kindt is joined by her father, Deke, for a raw and powerful conversation on legacy, love, and what it means to show up—for your family, your team, and yourself. From backyard trampolines and youth sports stories to Deke’s recent cancer diagnosis, the Kindts open up about the moments that shaped them, the perspective gained through adversity, and the unwavering support...