In today's episode you'll hear Sarah's honest and heartfelt conversation with UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close from the espnW Summit NYC last week. They talk about putting an excellent season in perspective despite a disappointing ending, losing players to the transfer portal, and the challenge and opportunity presented by coaching sisters Lauren and Sienna Betts next season. Plus, new records are set, playoff tickets are punched, and a statue commemorates a hoops legend.


Pre-order Sarah’s book Runs in the Family here


Read about Ali and Syd’s BFFR pod launch here, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts here


Read Jenna Tonelli’s story about Minnesota Aurora FC here


See Grand Slam Track’s schedule here


Watch Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles’ encounter here


Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 


Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323


Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist


Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social

In today's episode you'll hear Sarah's honest and heartfelt conversation with UCLA women&rsquo;s basketball head coach Cori Close from&nbsp;the espnW Summit NYC last&nbsp;week. They talk about putting an excellent season in perspective despite a disappointing ending, losing players to the transfer portal, and the challenge and opportunity presented by coaching sisters Lauren and Sienna Betts next season. Plus, new records are set, playoff tickets are punched, and a statue commemorates a hoops legend.
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Pre-order Sarah&rsquo;s book&nbsp;Runs in the Family&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2V0ymjXibYwOdHg2MA-6yi">here</a>
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Read about Ali and Syd&rsquo;s BFFR pod launch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/sydney-leroux-and-ali-riley-announce-new-podcast-bffr" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/sydney-leroux-and-ali-riley-announce-new-podcast-bffr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3flVprkVhCA0zmptZzz6v8">here</a>, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bffrshow.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bffrshow.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wCuY1ghhGU-x_TZCkVBL3">here</a>
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Read Jenna Tonelli&rsquo;s story about Minnesota Aurora FC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/minnesota-aurora-fc-set-on-going-pro-nwsl-usl-nsl" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.si.com/soccer/minnesota-aurora-fc-set-on-going-pro-nwsl-usl-nsl&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Vq2_95E7hw36Jcax8llO0">here</a>
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See Grand Slam Track&rsquo;s schedule&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grandslamtrack.com/events" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.grandslamtrack.com/events&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0a5_fAqQECNh1oUPuY4nak">here</a>
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Watch Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles&rsquo; encounter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJPi8_mS2Bj/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJPi8_mS2Bj/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AVSOGuzfwkXdjDVjmOz5r">here</a>
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Send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ImuANBQ2HWw-lo-xxX7Ub">@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social</a>&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw184K-2JtTgq2FO3boFJWk_">@mishthejrnalist</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746500845217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3R1osz8HfaFke9b8UBofS7">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a>
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

In today's episode you'll hear Sarah's honest and heartfelt conversation with UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close from the espnW Summit NYC last week. They talk about putting an excellent season in perspective despite a disappointing ending, losing players to the transfer portal, and the challenge and opportunity presented by coaching sisters Lauren and Sienna Betts next season. Plus, new records are set, playoff tickets are punched, and a statue commemorates a hoops legend.

Coaching Hearts with Cori Close

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/a4ba81b3-c2e1-4024-8429-b2d4003d553c/transcript

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