Callie Brownson, former NFL assistant coach turned senior director of high performance for USA Football, joins Sarah to discuss knowing it was time to leave the NFL for a new opportunity, being on a staff with a problematic high-profile player, and how she’s making sure Team USA is ready for flag football’s 2028 Olympic debut. Plus, the worst kind of “National Girls and Women in Sports” day tribute, an NWSL x WNBA crossover, and a Black History Month spotlight you won’t want to miss.


Check out Veronica Wells’ story on Billie Harris here 


Fill out a bracket for the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tourney! The bracket on the Unrivaled site is pretty hard to read, but super slice Joey Maldonado made a better one that you can print out here 


Find out more about the new NWSL x WNBA training facility in Portland here 


Interested in season tickets for Denver’s new NWSL team? Details are here 


The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here 


The NCAA softball schedule is here 


The Unrivaled schedule can be found here 


The LOVB schedule can be found here


Find the PVF schedule here


Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or 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

Callie Brownson, former NFL assistant coach turned senior director of high performance for USA Football, joins Sarah to discuss knowing it was time to leave the NFL for a new opportunity, being on a staff with a problematic high-profile player, and how she&rsquo;s making sure Team USA is ready for flag football&rsquo;s 2028 Olympic debut. Plus, the worst kind of &ldquo;National Girls and Women in Sports&rdquo; day tribute, an NWSL x WNBA crossover, and a Black History Month spotlight you won&rsquo;t want to miss.
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Check out Veronica Wells&rsquo; story on Billie Harris <a href="https://www.essence.com/entertainment/meet-billie-harris-the-jackie-robinson-of-softball/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/meet-billie-harris-the-jackie-robinson-of-softball/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wxmQz4RzImoBB_Ma8R5Mq">here</a>&nbsp;
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Fill out a bracket for the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tourney! The bracket on the Unrivaled site is pretty hard to read, but super slice Joey Maldonado made a better one that you can print out <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16NfLsWCZbzM2IXqCMwpSsIdW3lSQL_ZEyhSRrwwK5MI/edit?gid=1962204760#gid=1962204760" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16NfLsWCZbzM2IXqCMwpSsIdW3lSQL_ZEyhSRrwwK5MI/edit?gid%3D1962204760%23gid%3D1962204760&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0yfbSmoU1vBFmhiKS6Hcaj">here</a>&nbsp;
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Find out more about the new NWSL x WNBA training facility in Portland <a href="https://www.thorns.com/news/raj-sports-unveils-groundbreaking-womens-sports-performance-center-for-portland-thorns-and-wnba-team" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thorns.com/news/raj-sports-unveils-groundbreaking-womens-sports-performance-center-for-portland-thorns-and-wnba-team&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bbbHa2RkXiWqAtgSN0fdO">here</a>&nbsp;
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Interested in season tickets for Denver&rsquo;s new NWSL team? Details are <a href="https://denvernwsl.com/products/tickets" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://denvernwsl.com/products/tickets&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fJ2PjDxnTU1s008NjJpUX">here</a>&nbsp;
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The NCAA basketball schedule can be found <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oiS3YwBPMzJACMh2Ok_70">here</a>&nbsp;
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The NCAA softball schedule is <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-softball/scoreboard" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/college-softball/scoreboard&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZNBLXPABXhJmWyJN1JRcj">here&nbsp;</a>
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The Unrivaled schedule can be found <a href="https://www.unrivaled.basketball/schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.unrivaled.basketball/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38c0DcUXiWHVIjR4rY3i4B">here</a>&nbsp;
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The LOVB schedule can be found <a href="https://www.lovb.com/schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lovb.com/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_4WVY2HNQHVZDW6k7OmlI">here</a>
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Find the PVF schedule<a href="https://provolleyball.com/all-teams-schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://provolleyball.com/all-teams-schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738972390109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ap-RdWk1c0UVj01GNOnl4"> here</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

Callie Brownson, former NFL assistant coach turned senior director of high performance for USA Football, joins Sarah to discuss knowing it was time to leave the NFL for a new opportunity, being on a staff with a problematic high-profile player, and how she’s making sure Team USA is ready for flag football’s 2028 Olympic debut. Plus, the worst kind of “National Girls and Women in Sports” day tribute, an NWSL x WNBA crossover, and a Black History Month spotlight you won’t want to miss.

When It’s Time To Leave with Callie Brownson

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