Championship Leadership & Building Women D1 Athletes

Inside the Dugout with Sam Stimmel

On this episode of Women Got Game, Sophia sits down with Sam Stimmel, the new head women’s softball coach at Owens Community College. Sam shares her journey into the game of softball, what inspired her to step into coaching, and her vision for building a successful program at Owens. The conversation also highlights the rapid growth and excitement surrounding women’s college softball, the impact of student-athletes on and off the field, and the future of the sport at Owens.

Changing the Game: Building SheSports with Melanie Krings

In this episode of Women Got Game, host Sophia Fisher sits down with Melanie Krings, co-founder of SheSports—a platform and app designed to empower female athletes beyond the game. From confidence and mental health to nutrition, training, and life skills, SheSports is creating a space where women in sports can grow, connect, and thrive. Melanie shares the story behind launching SheSports, the challenges of building a brand from the ground up, and the mission to change the landscape of women’s athletics. They also dive into leadership, the evolving world of women’s sports, and what’s still needed to truly level the playing field. Plus, Melanie gets personal with rapid-fire questions and shares advice for the next generation of women looking to lead in sports. This episode is all about purpose, passion, and proving that success in sports goes far beyond the scoreboard. Because when women lead, the game changes.

Championship Leadership & Building Women D1 Athletes

In this episode, we dive into the journey from Big Ten experience to winning a MAC title, exploring leadership, culture, resilience, and what it means to coach and empower female athletes today. From NIL and personal branding to mental toughness and team dynamics, this conversation goes beyond the game. We will talk with Brian Wright, the University of Toledo’s head women’s volleyball Coach and learn what it takes to build a championship team - and strong women D1 leaders.

Full Court Focus: Coach Fred Chmiel on BGSU Women’s Basketball

On this episode of Women Got Game, we talk with Fred Chmiel, head coach of Bowling Green women’s MAC basketball team. We’ll talk about his years coaching at South Carolina with Dawn Staley to building a competitive Falcons program.

Allison Howard: Leading the Charge for Cleveland’s New WNBA Team

From the bright lights of the Lakers to helping Cleveland launch its brand-new WNBA team, Allison Howard’s journey is all about breaking barriers and building what’s next. In this episode, Women Got Game dives into the excitement around the WNBA’s expansion, the business of women’s sports, and the leadership lessons that power real change. It’s an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how one trailblazer is shaping the future — and having a little fun along the way.