No Playbook: Real Recruiting Stories
No Playbook Podcast: Real Recruiting Stories.
This is the show for exclusive interviews with top athletes, coaches, and sports experts from Knoxville and East Tennessee.
It features standout guests like University of Tennessee Vols stars, high school phenoms from Knoxville, Chattanooga, Maryville, Sevierville, and Johnson City, plus renowned high school, college, and travel team coaches. I’ve also welcomed comedians passionate about sports.
As a proud Vols fan, I spotlight the best of UT athletics and regional talent. Suggest a guest for the show...I’d love to hear from you!
In every interview, we discuss recruiting, and the guest shares an unforgettable sports memory...either as an athlete or as a fan.
Full video episodes are available at: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=YliygNVZeLcs-Wmp.
No Playbook: Real Recruiting Stories
Kai Tsakiris (Tennessee Soccer)
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In this episode, I talk with Kai Tsakiris, a dynamic new addition to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers soccer roster.
Kai shares her journey from being a standout youth player and ECNL Player of the Year with Slammers FC to competing at the highest level with the Florida Gators soccer. She opens up about her freshman season at Florida, what led her to enter the transfer portal, and why Tennessee felt like the right next step.
We also dive into the work that happens beyond game day, from training habits that elevate her performance to adjusting to life in Knoxville. Plus, Kai gives fans a glimpse of what to expect from the Lady Vols this season, shares a personal story you probably haven’t heard before, and reflects on one unforgettable sports memory.
If you’re a soccer fan, a recruit, or just love real stories from athletes navigating their journey, check it out!
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Full video episodes are available on YouTube.
