About this episode

Tatum Thomas discusses her NCAA Tournament victory, mental preparation, and transition to ESPN.

What does it take to pull off one of the most electric NCAA Tournament runs in volleyball history? Fresh off winning a National Championship with Texas A&M, libero Tatum Thomas sits down with Tiff and Lindsay to talk about that amazing run and reveal what really happened behind the scenes during that legendary upset over Nebraska, including a dig kill for the ages and floor-shaking pressure. Tatum shares the mental routine that keeps her calm in high-stakes moments, the secrets behind her family's competitive sports legacy, and how she transitioned from national champion to her new gig at ESPN. Follow us on social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsocietyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

People in this episode

Hosts: Tiff, Lindsay

Guest: Tatum Thomas

Topics covered

• NCAA Tournament
• volleyball
• national championship
• sports legacy
• mental routine
• ESPN career

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas A&M, ESPN, Nebraska

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