She's won 2 Olympic medals, 6 World Championships, set several records at Boston College, and is now officially anchored in Boston for her third season with the Boston Fleet. Yup, Megan Keller is on the podcast today. She is one of the BEST defenseman in the sport, earning her a spot on the US national team for nearly a decade (and hopefully several more years she tells us!) Not only is her skill on the ice impressive, but the way she leads her teammates and young athletes is incredible. She just signed a 2-year extension with the Fleet, deepening her Boston roots. Today we dive in to:

• What offseason and summer has looked like for her in Boston
• Growth of the PWHL with expansions teams & the Takeover Tour
• Her hockey origin story
• Why coaching and interacting with younger athletes
• Most favorite moments of her career
• Boston must-dos
• Concert chat

Follow along with Megan on social media: @megankeller4

Follow the Boston Fleet on social: @pwhl_fleet

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

Boston is building a new legacy: Boston Legacy FC! The 15th National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise will take the pitch in 2026. Head Coach Filipa Patão is excited for this new adventure here in the States and NWSL. Patão is a former player with many titles to her name before hanging up her cleats to coach. Mostly recently she managed Benfica and led the club to five consecutive league titles. She brings an immense amount of experience and drive with her to help build this new team and identity in Boston. Today we dive in to:

• Why joining the NWSL, and specifically an expansion team in Boston, was so exciting
• Her coaching style & strategy
• How culture on and off the pitch will help shape success
• Why she hung up her cleats to coach the game she loves
• How passion is the most important element of the game
• Who inspired her to chase big goals in the sport

Follow the team for roster update, events & more: @bostonlegacyfc

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

Fail fast and fail often; failure is an essential part of growth and an important lesson Player Development Coach Kerri Kuzbyt teaches her athletes. Kerri played hoops for most of her life, even competing professionally, before switching to a coaching role in the past few years. She is now the head of player development for the Scottish Basketball Federation. Her modern coaching approach is unique and helps athletes find functional movement solutions effective for their body, build a resilient mindset, and strengthen court IQ. She wants her athletes to be curious, well-rounded, and confident and that can only come from making mistakes and growing from them. She was recently at Newton Country Day School coaching middle and high school athletes and carved out some time to swing by the studio. We dive in to:

• What it means to be a player development coach and skill acquisition specialist
• The difference between basketball players and athletes
• Why she wants her athletes to embrace failure
• How to stand out, in life and in sport
• Importance of taking moments to soak in where your feet are and acknowledge the dreams you're living now
• The energy and importance of the sold-out WNBA game at Boston's TD Garden (CT Sun vs. Indiana Fever)

Get more skills and mindset tips from Kerri on social: @coach.kuzz

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube