Ep 46: Sam Erger: On Being Chalant, the Ultimate Mom Multitasker, Raising the Bar to make Roster Magic
About this episode
Sam Erger discusses her coaching journey, roster-building strategies, and balancing family life while coaching at SMU.
What does it take to transform a program into a national powerhouse in record time? In our very first interview with a college head coach, SMU’s Sam Erger joins Tiff and Lindsay to break down her rise through the coaching ranks, her "full throttle" approach to roster-building, and how she balances high-stakes ACC volleyball while raising three young kids. Plus, Sam opens up about carrying on her family’s coaching legacy, what SMU looks for in top recruits, and her take on SMU’s massive upcoming showcase events. Follow us on social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsocietyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety
People in this episode
Hosts: Tiff, Lindsay
Guest: Sam Erger
Topics covered
- coaching
- volleyball
- roster building
- parenting
- recruitment
- sports legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SMU, ACC
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