She's Got Game
She's Got Game is the podcast that goes beyond the headlines to showcase women in sport. Every Tuesday, Nike Trainer Tess Glynne-Jones sits down with elite athletes, coaches and wellness experts to uncover their journeys - the wins, the setbacks and the lessons learned - sharing insights and inspiration you won't hear anywhere else.
She's Got Game
Amanda Tassoni: Making the Olympics as an Ice Hockey Official
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What does it mean to make it in sport when you’re not the one in the spotlight?
This week on She’s Got Game, I’m joined by Amanda Tassoni, an elite ice hockey official heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics. A former player turned referee, Amanda has built a career at the highest level of the game, officiating in the American Hockey League and breaking barriers in spaces where women are still the exception.
This conversation explores non-linear paths in sport, the identity shift beyond being an athlete, mental toughness under pressure and the quiet leadership it takes to belong in elite environments on your own terms.