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Everything Orange | Jane Figueiredo
Everything Orange
Published on 4/10/2026
Everything Orange
Published on 4/10/2026
This week on Everything Orange, Sarah Detwiler sits down with Tennessee Head Diving Coach Jane Figueiredo as she reflects on her first year leading the Vols diving program. Jane shares what it was like stepping onto Rocky Top after coaching at the highest levels internationally and collegiately, including guiding athletes to Olympic medals and world championships.
She looks back on year one — featuring four NCAA top-8 finishes and three SEC top-3 podiums — and talks about what stood out to her about the team, the culture, and the potential at Tennessee. Jane also discusses adding Assistant Coach Mike Wright to the staff and how they've worked together to build consistency, confidence, and a winning mindset among the divers.
From her journey coaching elite athletes like Tom Daley to what drew her to diving and ultimately to coaching, Jane gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, precision, and philosophy that define her approach. She closes by sharing what excites her most about the future of Tennessee diving and the legacy she hopes to build with her athletes.
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Tennessee Volleyball sophomore Kennedi Rogers has wasted no time making an impact on Rocky Top. After an ACC All-Freshman season at SMU, the Missouri City, Texas, native transferred to Tennessee and has become a key part of the Lady Vols' offense. In this episode of Everything Orange, Rogers joins host Sarah Detwiler to discuss her journey to Tennessee, the decision to enter the transfer portal, and how the Lady Vols coaching staff has helped her develop into a six-rotation player. She also reflects on her breakout start to the 2026 season, including a 21-kill performance in Tennessee's win at No. 9 Penn State. Rogers talks about building chemistry with All-American setter Caroline Kerr, taking on a leadership role as a sophomore, and what she's learned about this team through the opening weeks of the season. She also dives into what it means to play in front of Lady Vol Nation and what the Lady Vols look to accomplish this year.
Published on 10/9/2026
Kylee Simmons is off to a fast start for Tennessee Soccer, already notching three goals and two assists in her first seven appearances and helping the Lady Vols climb into the top 10 of the national rankings. But Simmons' impact at Tennessee was anything but certain, as the fifth year had not played soccer in 683 days before making her Rocky Top debut. The West Chester, Ohio, native suffered back-to-back season-ending injuries between her junior year at Missouri and her senior year at Tennessee. But those setbacks didn't just set the stage for a major comeback this season, they provided Simmons with a new and invaluable mindset that has led allowed her to become a team leader and find renewed purpose beyond soccer. In this episode of Everything Orange, host Sarah Detwiler and Simmons discuss that remarkable journey to recovery and the impact its made on Tennessee Soccer.
Published on 9/18/2026
Amidst an ever-changing NCAA landscape, Tennessee Athletics' stated goal to "lead the way in college sports" remains the same. In this episode of Everything Orange, get an update from the man leading Tennessee's charge into the new frontier — Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White.
Tennessee has experienced a slew of updates over the last several months — from the return of Adidas, to the advent of jersey patches, and to gameday updates in and around Neyland Stadium. Host Sarah Detwiler and White wade into the "why" behind these changes and how they will help fuel Tennessee's championship ambitions.
Published on 9/11/2026
Season Four of Everything Orange kicks off with QB1. Tennessee Football's Faizon Brandon joins the podcast! The 5-star true freshman from Greensboro, North Carolina, arrives on Rocky Top having only lost one game in his outstanding high school career. Brandon joins host Sarah Detwiler for a wide-ranging conversation, covering his early life, high school success, work in the community, and time with Tennessee.
Published on 9/4/2026
