EPISODE · Mar 6, 2020 · 1H 6M
Kaila Burns-Heffner: Sharing IMPACTFUL sports stories
from Rich Take On Sports
Show Notes:She's still surrounded by college sports so she still feels connected to collegeFirst-year after graduating from Clemson was tough when she moved to Bristol, CTInitially thought she was going to attend the University of Georgia but fell in love with ClemsonDancing was something that she loved growing up but she struggled with somewhat of an identity crisis because she was also a tomboy and wanted to play sports with the guysDuring her sophomore year in high school, she tore her hamstring performing at a school program but it took 8 doctors before she was correctly diagnosedShe continued to battle with the hamstring injury and eventually tore her other hamstringHer parents were very supportive during the time with the injuries and appreciate them even more now knowing the cost and time spentSportscenter was always on her TV and knew early on that she wanted to be involved in telling stories through sportsTelling impactful stories in sports is her passion nowShe feels that she can connect with people because of her experience of dealing with injuriesHates when people try to make the claim that dancers aren't athletesWords of Wisdom from Kaila Burns-Heffner: "She believes she could so she did."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Kaila Burns-Heffner on Twitter: @K_BurnsHeffnerTo Follow Kaila Burns-Heffner on Instagram: @kbheffnerTo Learn More About Kaila Burns-Heffner: Kaila Burns-HeffnerFeatured Image Photo Credit: Kaila Burns-Heffner
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Sharing impactful stories in sports is a passion for Kaila Burns-Heffner and she shares how significant injuries as a dancer in high school led her on a journey to follow her love of sports and telling stories while attending Clemson University and now embarking on a career pathway as a sportscaster currently with ESPN.
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