Ep 3 | Kayla Steindl: From Athlete to Building a Team

What does it look like to go from elite athlete to building a professional team from the ground up?In this episode, Kayla Steindl shares her journey from growing up in the US, playing college and professional basketball, to stepping into a leadership role as Assistant General Manager of the Tasmania Jewels.From navigating setbacks like missing out on the WNBA, to balancing motherhood with professional sport, and now helping shape the future of women’s basketball in Tasmania — Kayla offers a powerful perspective on growth, resilience, and leadership.In this conversation, we explore:- The transition from athlete to leadership and management in sport- Why playing multiple sports builds stronger athletes- Navigating setbacks, confidence, and high-performance environments- The realities of balancing motherhood and elite sport- Career pathways in sport beyond being an athleteThis episode is a reminder that there are many ways to build a career in sport — and that leadership can evolve in ways you don’t always expect.Follow the Jewels here https://www.tasmaniajewels.com.au/If you believe in creating more visibility, stronger pathways, and better opportunities for women and girls in sport, you can support this work by becoming a WSRT member.Join us at wsrt.org.au/membership