So, you know, everybody has their why of why they're there. One thing we asked is, what is your

why? Why are you willing to go through the hours and hours of agony, of training and recovery

and experiencing injuries? Why do you do it?

You know, what is the reason?

So finding your why is something I think that drives our players.

And part of that is representing not just each other, but representing BYU, in turn, representing the church, and most importantly, representing the Savior and our Heavenly Father.

And that's something we talk about as a team.

And I think it's an extra mantle that we feel playing at BYU is knowing that we represent so much more than just our university.

And that's something that they have learned that's going to take them into the rest of their life.

This is Sarah Jane Weaver, executive editor of the Church News, welcoming you to the Church News podcast.

We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The 2023 season for BYU women's soccer team was unforgettable, with the team defeating a number one ranked opponent, becoming number one in the United Soccer

Coaches rankings, and capturing headlines with a stunning come-from-behind 4-3 victory

over North Carolina in the NCAA tournament

quarterfinals. The BYU women's soccer team completed the season with an overall record of

23 and 3 and going undefeated in their first season in the Big 12 conference. This episode of the

Church News podcast features head soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood talking with guest host Sherry Doe,

a former member of the Relief Society General Presidency and executive vice president and chief content officer of Desert Management Corp.

Well, coach, it's fun, it's more than fun. It's a treat to be able to talk to you.

As Sarah Weaver just said in her brief

introduction, the soccer season just ended was remarkable for all the reasons she just mentioned.

And let me just add to that by saying that now two of the last three years, you've taken your team to the College Cup, which is the NCAA's equivalent of the final four, right?

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