Courtside Conversation with Sam Erger

What happens when you grow up in an athletic household, with a high school coach for a dad and two sisters who played at the collegiate level, too? You don’t just play the game—you live it. And if you’re Sam Erger, you take that passion and turn it into a career shaping the next generation of athletes.In this fun, real, and inspiring episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with SMU Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Sam Erger to talk about her journey from player to play-caller, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she juggles leading a Division I team while also raising a family. Since taking the helm at SMU, Sam has transformed the women’s volleyball program into a powerhouse. With her relentless drive, deep passion for the sport, and commitment to her players, she has helped elevate the team’s performance, culture, and competitive edge and has set new records. Inside the Huddle with Coach Erger:🏐 Big Family, Big Dreams – How growing up in a sports-loving, five-sibling household set the foundation for her career.🏐 From Player to Coach – The mindset shift, what she appreciates now that she didn’t as a player, and why it’s way more than X’s and O’s.🏐Defining Success is holistic - It’s not just about your profession.🏐 The Coaching Balancing Act – Juggling a demanding job, raising a family, and still making time for personal growth.🏐 Coach-Player Dynamics – Appreciating that your players help you grow, too.🏐 Women in Coaching – Why it’s about hiring the best person for the job, period.🏐 The Future of the Game – What excites her most about where women’s volleyball is headed.And, of course, it wouldn’t be Counsel Brew without a coffee chat! ☕ Coach Erger is a true coffee lover—she wakes up thinking about it, goes to bed dreaming of it, and has officially cracked the code for the perfect home brew: Nespresso Americano-style, Fairlife milk for that creamy balance, and caramel macchiato monk fruit sweetener for just the right touch of flavor. (And if you claim to love black coffee? She’s calling BS.)If you’re a sports fan, coach, parent, athlete, SMU student or alum, or just someone who loves a great story about passion, leadership, and chasing your dreams, this behind-the-scenes episode is one you don’t want to miss. 💙 Support Coach Erger and the SMU Women’s Volleyball team by purchasing your season tickets. Pony Up! Find Coach Erger at: @sam_erger Learn more about SMU Women’s Volleyball here:  https://smumustangs.com/sports/womens-volleyballFollow SMU Women’s Volleyball at  @smuvolleyballMessage us at [email protected]  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com And Follow follow us @[email protected]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Counsel Brew | Dallas TX | FacebookSend us Fan Mail Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.