Olivia Thompson is back this week to welcome South Carolina Women's Basketball Trailblazer Aleighsa Welch for this week's brand-new episode of The Coop. From her standout years with the South Carolina Gamecocks to her pivotal role in shaping the future of youth sports, Aleighsa opens up on the lessons she learned, the obstacles she overcame, and the legacy she left as Coach Dawn Staley's first in-state recruit. Underdog Fantasy is the BEST place for fantasy sports in 2025. Deposit now with code LIVTHOMPSON for up to $1,000 in bonus cash: play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-T... Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: collegesportsco.com/news... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | / @1801mediaco CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Welcome Aleighsa Welch 04:17 - Career Journey 07:57 - Sch...