Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
The Game Changers Podcast includes conversations with athletes and coaches exploring the triumphs and tribulations in sports. We uncover the untold stories of glory and defeat and how it defined our guests' journeys. From overcoming setbacks to achieving extraordinary feats, each show will bring the listener inspiring tales of resilience that extends beyond the scoreboard.
Whether it's a comeback from injury, a stunning victory or the lessons learned in defeat, Game Changers is your front row seat to the indomitable human spirit in the arena of sports and performance.
Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
Lax Coach Carly O'Connell w-Noelle Lambert S2 Episode 3
Today we are continuing our amazing story of Noelle Lambert and her coach Carly O’Connell. This week we will focus on Carly’s side of their incredible story.
Coach Carly O'Connell was a standout Div. 1 Lacrosse player at University of Oregon, starting all four years and earning First Team Conference honors twice. She holds multiple records at Oregon including: career draw controls per game (3.05), single season points (71), single season draw controls (77) and single game draw controls (10). She also ranks second all-time in career points (199), assists (86), draw controls (203), points per game (2.91), and assists per game (1.25). O’Connell was drafted by the Philadelphia Force of the United Women’s Lacrosse League.
She was a Noelle Lambert’s coach at UMass Lowell and then an Assistant Coach at Army West Point as well as Jacksonville University. This story is about the incredible bond between a player and her coach and the insane comeback that they worked on together defying all odds. Noelle’s tenacity, grit and determination along with Carly’s commitment, courage and drive to push Noelle outside her comfort zone was a Blueprint for Resilience and Glory.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Game Changers. We hope you found inspiration and motivation in the stories of resilience and adversity shared by our incredible guests. Remember, no matter what challenges you face, your ability to overcome them lies within. Stay resilient and keep pushing forward towards your goals. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with others who may benefit from these powerful stories.