Gwen Svekis | Pro Softball Player, All-American, Catcher of the Year, GOAT!
Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to The Jefé Sports Podcast! Today we welcome the starting catcher from the National Pro Fastpitch League's Chicago Bandits, Gwen Svekis!
Hear Gwen and I recap what's been going on in the MLB (1:25-5:40). The first time she picked up a softball bat (5:42-9:37). Gwen gives her secret sauce to striking out her opponents (9:37- 12:01)! The intensity level at our high schools - St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) & St. Xavier (Cincinnati, Ohio) (12:02-17:36). Every student-athlete can relate to this part of the episode! Gwen and I talk about the transition from high school to college athletics (17:37-23:39). In this part of the episode, Gwen breaks down her outstanding collegiate career at The University of Oregon, including being named to Team USA, winning catcher of the year, and being named a first-team All-American (23:40-32:39). Gemini's stand-up! Gwen and I talk about our similarities in leadership and goal setting (32:40-36:49). To conclude today's episode, Gwen and I discuss the fastest rising non-traditional sports league, Athletes Unlimited - They're next up!!! (36:50-47:00).
NOTABLE MOMENTS IN INTERVIEW:
Gwen gives her secret sauce to striking out her opponents (9:37- 12:01)!
Every student-athlete can relate to this part of the episode! Gwen and I talk about the transition from high school to college athletics (17:37-23:39).
Gwen breaks down her outstanding collegiate career at The University of Oregon, including being named to Team USA, winning catcher of the year, and being named a first-team All-American (23:40-32:39).
Gwen and I discuss the fastest rising non-traditional sports league, Athletes Unlimited - They're next up!!! (36:50-47:00).
Great conversation today, hope you enjoy!
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