- In this episode, Angie Allen shares how she went from multi-sport high school athlete in high school—never having rowed a day in her life—to becoming one of the fastest rowers in Kansas history.

She opens up about:

• Growing up in a D1 football family and how that shaped her mindset
• The surprise recruiting journey that landed her on KU’s rowing team
• What it’s like to lose your sport to injury and find purpose in the unknown
• Pivoting her career from physical therapy to sport management
• Her rise from Big 12 intern to Assistant Commissioner at The Big West
• How the House settlement is reshaping college athletics as we know it
• The power of networking, authenticity, and showing up ready to contribute
• Navigating post-athletic life, body image, and building a new identity
• What success means when the scoreboard no longer defines you

Angie is also Chair of the Arizona State Sport Law & Business Alumni Board, and a rising voice in shaping the future of college athletics.

Whether you're a former athlete, a coach, or a professional in transition—this episode will challenge how you see purpose, identity, and leadership beyond the game.

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