EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Secret to Resilience? Stop Looking Ahead
from The AddDrop Podcast · host The AddDrop Podcast
Fresh off her 100th career win, Coach Ross shares her candid journey navigating a life-changing diagnosis of stage 3C metastatic melanoma. She opens up about the challenge of balancing high-performance coaching with treatment, learning to embrace vulnerability as a strength, and how her team became her greatest support system. We explore her philosophy on why "being where your feet are" is critical for success, how she maintains one of the highest team GPAs in the country, and why authentic connection beats the traditional "tough coach" persona every time. From using the dugout as therapy to understanding that adversity isn't linear, this conversation offers profound insights on controlling your response when you can't control the outcome. Watch now to learn how to own your life, own your choices, and find strength in the present moment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Want to know the secret to resilience? Stop looking ahead. In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Add Drop Podcast, we sit down with WPI Head Softball Coach Heather Ross to discuss leadership, victory, and her toughest battle yet.
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