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.

With spring practice underway on Rocky Top, Sarah Detwiler sits down with Tennessee football’s Jourdan Thomas on this week’s Everything Orange podcast.

Thomas, a 2026 Torchbearer Award recipient, reflects on the emotional moment when the surprise announcement unfolded in front of his teammates. From hearing his name called to experiencing a full-circle moment, he shares what the honor means to him and the perspective he’s gained along the way.

They then look back on his journey over the past two years, entering the 2024 season as a defensive leader before a devastating injury ended his playing career. Thomas walks through that moment, the challenges of recovery, and how he embraced a new role as a student assistant coach, continuing to lead and impact the team from the sidelines while staying connected to his teammates.

Beyond football, Thomas discusses the impact he’s made across campus through leadership, academics, and service. From his involvement in student-athlete organizations to giving back through the 1Tenn ministry, he explains how those experiences have shaped his growth and broadened his perspective beyond the game.

Looking ahead, Thomas shares his excitement for graduation this spring and what’s next, along with a message for anyone facing adversity. He reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave and the purpose he’s found, a story that extends far beyond football.

This week on Everything Orange, Sarah Detwiler sits down with senior tennis standout Leyla Britez Risso for a look into her journey through Rocky Top. Leyla reflects on stepping into her senior season and how fast her time at Tennessee has gone, from looking up to upperclassmen to now leading the team alongside her longtime doubles partner, Cat.

She dives into this year’s squad, what makes the group special, and what it is like competing in the stacked SEC as the Lady Vols push through a tough stretch of the season. Leyla also opens up about her personal success, an undefeated start and top 20 national ranking, and what has been clicking for her on the court.

From her growth over the past four years to the impact of Coach Ojeda and the program’s culture, Leyla reflects on what it means to wear the Tennessee jersey. From Paraguay to Knoxville, her story is all about leadership, consistency, and leaving her mark.