In this inspiring episode of the BTB Project #155, host Kollman Gearhart interviews Shelby Robb, one of the most decorated softball players from Metro State University, Denver.

Despite her numerous individual accolades, Shelby emphasizes the importance of teamwork, resilience, and giving back to the community. She discusses her journey from being a high-performing student-athlete to overcoming a serious injury and making an impact through advocacy work.

Shelby also touches on current college athletics issues and the significance of strong support systems.

Join us to hear Shelby's powerful story and gain insights on living your best life, no matter the circumstances.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:39 Guest Introduction: Shelby Robb

03:41 Shelby's Post-Graduation Life

04:55 Insights on College Athletics

06:39 Recruitment Journey and College Decision

12:02 Early Softball Journey

15:48 Challenges and Triumphs in College

18:10 Injury and Recovery

23:25 The ACL Injury: A Turf Dilemma

23:58 Rehabilitation and Weightlifting Passion

24:38 The Importance of Injury Prevention

25:19 Discovering a Love for Weightlifting

28:01 Supporting the Team from the Sidelines

30:10 The Value of Team Achievements

32:54 Advocacy and Community Involvement

36:54 Women's Sports and Title IX

40:20 Receiving the RMAC Woman of the Year Award

43:28 Encouraging the Next Generation

Shelby's Volunteer Resources:

Miracle League of Denver: https://www.miracleleaguedenver.com/

Food for Thought: https://foodforthoughtdenver.org/

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: https://girlsincdenver.org/

Houses for Warriors: https://housesforwarriors.org/veterans-affordable-housing-assistance-program-application/

Cardz for Kidz: https://www.cardzforkidz.org/

Project AngleHeart Denver: https://www.projectangelheart.org/

Shleby's Achievements:

2023-24 MSU Denver Senior Athlete of the Year (Shelby Robb)
2023-24 MSU Denver Academic Athlete of the Year (senior female)
2024 MSU Denver Student-Athlete of the Week, March 3
2023 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award
2023 CSC Academic All-America first team
2023 Athletic Director's Honor Roll, spring semester
2023 CSC Academic All-District
2023 D2CCA All-South Central Region first team
2023 NFCA All-South Central Region second team
2023 All-RMAC first team
2023 Academic All-RMAC first team
2022-23 MSU Denver Academic Athlete of the Year (junior female)
2023 RMAC Player of the Week, March 21
2022 Athletic Director's Honor Roll, fall semester
2022 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award
2022 Athletic Director's Honor Roll, spring semester
2022 CoSIDA Academic All-District 6
2022 RMAC Summit Award
2022 All-RMAC honorable mention
2022 Academic All-RMAC first team
2021 Sportswomen of Colorado Outstanding Achievement in Softball -- College
2021 Athletic Director's Honor Roll, fall semester
2021 NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete
2021 Athletic Director's Honor Roll, spring semester
2021 D2CCA All-America first team
2021 NFCA All-America second team
2021 D2CCA All-South Central Region first team
2021 NFCA National Freshman of the Year finalist
2021 NFCA All-South Central Region first team
2021 RMAC Freshman of the Year
2021 All-RMAC first team
2021 RMAC Gold Glove
2020 Athletic Director's Honor Roll, fall semester

All-American Impact: Shelby Robb on Teamwork & Giving Back

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