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
College Coach and Player Missy Traversi S3 - Episode 7
My guest this week is Missy Traversi —an accomplished basketball player and an even more accomplished coach and leader. From a multi-sport standout at Bishop Feehan in MA to a 1,000-point scorer and three-time America East champion at the University of Maine, Missy’s playing career took her overseas and even to the WNBA’s Chicago Sky training camp.
As a coach, she’s left her mark at every level—from her start coaching in high school to then being an assistant at Harvard, to building winners at Wheelock and then Adelphi in 2016. Missy guided Adelphi to an impressive 83–37 record and the team won two NE10 division titles, won the NE10 Tournament championship in 2017, and earned two NCAA Division II Tournament appearances. Then in 2021 she lead the Army Black Knights to record-breaking seasons including multiple Patriot League Tournament appearances, and a standout 2023–24 season in which they posted a 25–8 record, earning a WNIT berth and a 14–4 conference record. Known for her player-first philosophy and relentless pursuit of excellence, Missy is not just shaping athletes—she’s shaping true leaders.
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.