Controlling the Controllables with Emma Jarrett

Volleyball has been in Emma Jarrett’s life since she could walk - literally. In this episode, she shares stories of growing up in the gym, balancing multiple sports, and making the leap from college player to UAH assistant coach. She talks recruiting, resilience, and why focusing on the process beats obsessing over the scoreboard. 

In this episode, we sit down with Emma to talk about:

• Guiding players through the challenges of balancing school, sports, and the emotional ups and downs of being a student-athlete.
• How growing up with her mom as a coach shaped not only her love for volleyball, but the way she shows up for her players today.
• The lessons she hopes to leave with athletes that go far beyond the skills on the court.
• What qualities she and the UAH staff look for when evaluating high school athletes
• Living with a servant mindset: how to show up for teammates, coaches, athletes, and the program as a whole.

Full of heart, insight, and practical wisdom, this episode speaks to anyone striving to grow in sport or life. Emma’s reflections on mindset, teamwork, and leadership are thoughtful, grounded, and easy to carry into the game.