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Everything Orange | Eve Rackham Watt (Volleyball)
Everything Orange
Published on 11/30/2023
Everything Orange
Published on 11/30/2023
On this week's episode of Everything Orange, volleyball Head Coach Eve Rackham Watt joins the podcast. Following a historic regular season, Rackham Watt has helped lead the team to a 24-4 record thus far with road wins over Kentucky and Florida. Now heading into the NCAA tournament, the Lady Vols will be hosting the first and second rounds this weekend for the first time since 2011. Listen to hear more about what she's learned throughout her first head coaching position on Rocky Top, how she juggles all the different hats she wears, and why this group was destined for a special season!
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