Episodes

  • Her Y Returns

    Her Y Returns
    Oct 12 2022
    Her Y is where we celebrate the women who make BYU Sports great. By sharing their stories of faith, perseverance, and success, we can all seek to be better. Their “why” to sports and life can help us find our “why”.
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    1 min
  • BONUS: Mackenzie Miller Lung's Unexpected Love Story

    BONUS: Mackenzie Miller Lung's Unexpected Love Story
    Dec 18 2024
    Here is one more hilarious story that we couldn't fit into the full episode! Mackenzie Miller Lung talked to Her Y assistant producer Annie Robinson about how she met her husband, Tanner. You don't want to miss this bonus episode.
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    11 mins
  • Michele Vasconcelos - Part 2: Guided by God, Grounded in Family

    Michele Vasconcelos - Part 2: Guided by God, Grounded in Family
    May 14 2025
    We’re back with Part 2 of our Mother’s Day chat with former BYU Cougar soccer star Michele Vasconcelos, picking up right where we left off, talking through all the ups and downs of her pro career! From heartbreaking injuries and unexpected team moves to playing overseas in Spain, Michele shares how she has leaned on her faith and found strength through motherhood. She talks about the perspective her daughter Scarlet has brought into her life, the moments that tested her, and the ones that reminded her why she keeps going. Through it all, Michele has learned to trust God’s timing, stay grounded in her values, and keep chasing her purpose on and off the field!
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    25 mins
  • Michele Vasconcelos - Part 1: When Soccer Led to Scarlett

    Michele Vasconcelos - Part 1: When Soccer Led to Scarlett
    May 7 2025
    Michele Vasconcelos was chasing her dream of going pro when everything changed—she found out she was pregnant. In this special Mother’s Day episode, Michele talks about the unexpected timing of becoming a mom and how Lot’s wife’s story helped her stop looking back. Relying on faith to guide her, she kept moving forward. Now she plays professionally in Spain for Levante Badalona while raising her daughter Scarlett! In part one of our two-part series, Michele shares what it has been like balancing soccer, motherhood, and the dreams that don’t always go the way you planned—but turn out better than you imagined.
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    29 mins
  • Lindy Milkowski: Cougar Softball's Party Animal

    Lindy Milkowski: Cougar Softball's Party Animal
    Apr 30 2025
    Lindy Milkowski is making the most of her lone season with the BYU Softball team. The catcher is smashing home runs and throwing out baserunners, stepping up to sing the national anthem on short notice, and showing off her dance moves with her teammates before games. Her passion for life and softball shines through in everything she does for the Cougars. In this podcast episode, discover the roots of her love for the game, why she transferred to BYU, and whether she prefers the thrill of belting homers or the satisfaction of throwing out runners at second base.
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    54 mins
  • Allie Hancock-Schneemann: Coaching with Heart

    Allie Hancock-Schneemann: Coaching with Heart
    Apr 23 2025
    Allie Hancock-Schneemann didn’t have the perfect college softball career—and that’s exactly what makes her the coach she is today! In this episode of Her Y, the former BYU player turned assistant coach gets real about what it’s like to struggle, feel like you’re falling short, and still show up. She shares how being recruited late, switching positions, and battling with self-confidence shaped how she now leads with empathy for her players. Allie also talks about balancing motherhood with coaching, long-distance marriage to MLB player Daniel Schneemann, and how her daughter Kendall has become the team’s tiniest MVP! You won't want to miss this episode!
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    37 mins
  • Ellie Boyer: Hope Through the Hard

    Ellie Boyer: Hope Through the Hard
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode, BYU swimmer Ellie Boyer shares the deeply personal journey that has shaped who she is today. From becoming a state champion to suffering a traumatic sternum injury, Ellie’s path has been anything but easy. Just two weeks before starting her freshman year at BYU, her world shifted again with the sudden passing of her younger sister, Shaela. Through overwhelming grief, physical recovery, and the pressure of being a Division I athlete, Ellie found strength in her faith, her teammates, and her determination to keep going. Now, she’s preparing to pause her swimming career to serve a full-time mission in Philadelphia for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ellie opens up about honoring her sister’s legacy, choosing to lead with love, and what it means to find hope—even in the hardest moments.
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    39 mins
  • Mackenzee Vance: Setbacks and Comebacks

    Mackenzee Vance: Setbacks and Comebacks
    Apr 9 2025
    BYU soccer player Mackenzie Vance shares her journey from a small South Carolina town to D1 soccer. She opens up about battling injuries, mental health, the pressure of national team call-ups, and how transferring from UCLA to BYU gave her a fresh start, a family-like team, and a chance to grow as a leader.
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    40 mins