About this episode

Kenna Wollard discusses her journey from competitive swimming to becoming a top volleyball attacker at Purdue.

How does a former competitive swimmer from Illinois become one of the most lethal attackers in college volleyball? Purdue AVCA All-American Kenna Wollard sits down with Side Out Society to discuss building confidence under pressure, playing for Dave Shondell, and why this year's Boilermaker squad is hungrier than ever. From house family dinners and roommate dynamics to her secret tumbling talents and reality TV guilty pleasures, Kenna shares what keeps her grounded on and off the pin. Follow us on social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsocietyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

People in this episode

Host: Side Out Society

Guest: Kenna Wollard

Topics covered

• college volleyball
• athlete confidence
• team dynamics
• personal growth
• sports culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue

Places: Illinois, Boilermaker

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