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Val's Playbook | Interviews, analysis, and insight on women's soccer, women's basketball, and the world of women's sports.
by Val Sardelli
Welcome to Val's Playbook, your go-to women's sports podcast for all things women's soccer, women's basketball, and the bigger world of women's sports. Host Val Sardelli brings you in-depth conversations, real takes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the athletes, coaches, and moments shaping the game.From breaking down the latest NWSL matchups in women's soccer to analyzing top plays and storylines in the WNBA and college women's basketball, Val gives you insight, personality, and unfiltered discussion you won't get anywhere else.Each episode dives into:The biggest headlines and trends in women's sportsGame analysis and season storylines in women's basketball and women's soccerPlayer performances, updates, and career insights from female athletesHonest conversations about growth, representation, and the future of women's sportsWhether you're a longtime fan or just discovering women's sports, Val's Playbook keeps you informed, entertained, and part of the conversation shaping t
Episodes
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From Val's Perspective: Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, and the Growth of Women's Sports.
In Episode 10 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, host Val Sardelli sits down with her roommates for a fun, candid conversation covering everything from her personal journey and the mindset of goalkeepers to work-life balance and the growth of women's sports. Val shares her insights on...
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Women's Sports Update: Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball & WNBA 2026 Preview
In Episode 9 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, Val Sardelli breaks down the latest updates across women's sports, highlighting key storylines in women's soccer and women's basketball as the game continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. The episode starts with the kickoff of the NWSL...
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Women's Soccer Coaching, Recruiting, and Building a Program
In Episode 8 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, host Val Sardelli sits down with Mary Whisler, head coach of the Purdue Northwest Pride women's soccer team, to talk about the realities of coaching and the continued growth of women's sports. Coach Whisler shares her journey into coaching...
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ACL Tears in Women's Soccer | The Injury Crisis in Women's Sports
ACL and knee injuries are becoming one of the most serious concerns in women's sports. In Episode 7 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, host Val Sardelli sits down with Purdue University Northwest women's soccer players Mia Nisle and Emma Hudock to discuss the rising number of injuries...
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Inside Women's Soccer: Mental Toughness, Identity, & the Future of Women's Sports
In Episode 6 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, host Val Sardelli sits down with three standout female athletes from the Purdue University Northwest women's soccer team—Mia Nisle, Sammi Glatczak, and Avery Fraser—to explore the realities, challenges, and wins of competing in women's...
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Betting on Yourself in Women's Sports: From Women's Soccer to Women's Basketball
In Episode 5 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, host Val Sardelli sits down with Sammi Glatczak, a collegiate female athlete at Purdue University Northwest, to talk about resilience, identity, and adaptability in women's sports. From competing in both women's soccer and women's…
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The Coaching Conversation in Women's Soccer
In Episode 4 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, host Val Sardelli sits down with Assistant Coach Nicki Rucki from Purdue University Northwest to break down leadership, strategy, and the culture driving success in women's sports. From her experience in women's soccer to insights that...
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The Goalkeeper Conversation in Women's Sports
In Episode 3 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, Val Sardelli sits down with Meta Fischer, a goalkeeper for the Purdue Northwest women's soccer team, to dive into the mindset, pressure, and leadership required to compete as a female athlete. This episode gives an inside look at the…
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Why are Women's Sports Still Undervalued?
In Episode 2 of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, Val Sardelli breaks down why women's sports—including women's soccer and women's basketball—continue to be undervalued despite the undeniable talent, work ethic, and growing fanbase of female athletes. This undervaluation isn't...
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Welcome to the Playbook
Women's sports aren't a side story—they're a movement, a culture, and a legacy. In the very first episode of Val's Playbook, a women's sports podcast, host Val Sardelli, a collegiate soccer player at Purdue University Northwest, dives into why women's soccer, women's basketball, and women's…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Val's Playbook, your go-to women's sports podcast for all things women's soccer, women's basketball, and the bigger world of women's sports. Host Val Sardelli brings you in-depth conversations, real takes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the athletes, coaches, and moments shaping the game.From breaking down the latest NWSL matchups in women's soccer to analyzing top plays and storylines in the WNBA and college women's basketball, Val gives you insight, personality, and unfiltered discussion you won't get anywhere else.Each episode dives into:The biggest headlines and trends in women's sportsGame analysis and season storylines in women's basketball and women's soccerPlayer performances, updates, and career insights from female athletesHonest conversations about growth, representation, and the future of women's sportsWhether you're a longtime fan or just discovering women's sports, Val's Playbook keeps you informed, entertained, and part of the conversation shaping t
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Val's Playbook | Interviews, analysis, and insight on women's soccer, women's basketball, and the world of women's sports. currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Welcome to Val's Playbook, your go-to women's sports podcast for all things women's soccer, women's basketball, and the bigger world of women's sports. Host Val Sardelli brings you in-depth conversations, real takes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the athletes, coaches, and moments shaping the...
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Val's Playbook | Interviews, analysis, and insight on women's soccer, women's basketball, and the world of women's sports. is created and hosted by Val Sardelli.
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