Madisen Skinner on Winning and the Future of Volleyball

Madisen Skinner has won everywhere she’s played, but winning isn’t the whole story. A national champion at University of Kentucky women’s volleyball and a two-time NCAA champion with University of Texas women’s volleyball, the LOVB Austin star opens up about pressure, mental health, and learning to build a life beyond volleyball while still chasing championships. From sisterhood with Avery Skinner to the future of women’s pro volleyball, this is a real conversation about success, balance, and staying human at the top. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: LOVB Schedule: https://www.lovb.com/2026/schedule Madisen Skinner ESPN Article detailing her mental health struggles: https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/42737670/ncaa-volleyball-madisen-skinner-texas-longhorns-three-peat Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC Chapters 00:00 Start 05:34 Madisen Skinner joins the party 07:38 LOVB Austin’s turnaround 11:05 The Pressure of being Madisen Skinner 11:54 Abby shares her mental health story 15:32 How playing for UT helped Madisen’s mental health 18:34 Growing up with Dance and Music 20:09 Discovering Volleyball 21:16 Her relationship with her sister 23:50 What to expect this season 27:03 Joining forces with MLV 29:55 How difficult beach volleyball is

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