"I haven't breathed since," Skinner said, reflecting on the high-stakes pressure of being a student-athlete. A five-set match loss was just the tip of her stress iceberg."
"Being Madi Skinner means you're a Texas volleyball star...but it also means you're questioning whether volleyball should be a part of a future that has so many other tantalizing options."
Skinner's day involves juggling classes, handling her professional prospects with agents, and maintaining her personal life, all while carrying the weight of expectations."
Amidst the national acclaim, Skinner feels the toll - "It means you're revered for doing things that don't give you much joy," she admits.
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