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Show Notes
Madisen Skinner has won everywhere she’s played, but winning isn’t the whole story. A national champion at University of Kentucky women’s volleyball and a two-time NCAA champion with University of Texas women’s volleyball, the LOVB Austin star opens up about pressure, mental health, and learning to build a life beyond volleyball while still chasing championships. From sisterhood with Avery Skinner to the future of women’s pro volleyball, this is a real conversation about success, balance, and staying human at the top.
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Chapters
00:00 Start
05:34 Madisen Skinner joins the party
07:38 LOVB Austin’s turnaround
11:05 The Pressure of being Madisen Skinner
11:54 Abby shares her mental health story
15:32 How playing for UT helped Madisen’s mental health
18:34 Growing up with Dance and Music
20:09 Discovering Volleyball
21:16 Her relationship with her sister
23:50 What to expect this season
27:03 Joining forces with MLV
29:55 How difficult beach volleyball is