This week, I shared my own story as part of the Friday Feature series. It has officially been one year since my Division I volleyball career came to an end, and I have spent much of this year reflecting on everything the sport has given me. Volleyball shaped my confidence, built my work ethic, and gave me a community that carried me through some of the most important moments of my life. Even though my time as an athlete has ended, the lessons, relationships, and purpose I found through volleyball continue to guide me, and they are the reason I am so passionate about empowering the next generation of girls in sports.