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Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan

The podcast created for volleyball lovers who want to dig deep into what is going on in NCAA and international volleyball.Hosted by Olympian, World Champion, and former Nebraska Cornhusker All-American Sarah Pavan and her husband, international volleyball coach and stats wizard Adam Schulz, Volley Talk brings you weekly highlights from the world of NCAA and international volleyball.Sarah and Adam also give insights and opinions on feature matches, as well as some hot takes, sharing their knowledge

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68:28

Men's VNL Final 8 Decided in the Last Match,...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/07/21

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 3 of the Men's VNL competition. Brazil finished at the top of the rankings at 11-1, with Italy in second at 10-2. Serbia saved themselves from relegation by going 2-2 this week, and the bubble teams kept things exciting until the very last moment.Netherlands will not be returning to VNL in 2026, and there were several entertaining matches this week- a lot of them involving Cuba.If you have questions for us or topics you would like

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56:55

Undefeated Italy Headlines Women's VNL Final 8, Korea...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/07/14

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 3 of the Women's VNL competition. Italy finished the preliminary round with a perfect 12-0 record, followed closely by Brazil at 11-1. Serbia pulled themselves out of the relegation spot by winning 3 of 4 matches in Apeldoorn, but the battle for relegation lasted until the very end.A couple teams really elevated their performance in Week 3, and others struggled to get anything going. We make some predictions for how the Final 8 will

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58:00

Brazil is on Top After Men's VNL Week 2, Final 8...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/06/30

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 2 of the Men's VNL competition. Brazil is in the lead with 7 wins, followed closely by Poland and Italy. Serbia and Netherlands are facing relegation and will be fighting for their VNL lives in Week 3.There were lots of injuries sustained during play this week, some teams made big pushes to climb the ranks, and Week 3 is going to be VERY interesting as teams battle it out to make the Final 8.If you have questions for us or topics

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68:13

Italy is the Only Unbeaten Team After Women's VNL...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/06/23

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 2 of the Women's VNL competition. Some distinct groups have emerged, with 5 teams looking safe to make the Final 8, 4-5 teams fighting for the last 3 spots, and a couple teams battling to avoid relegation.There were some teams that made big improvements from week 1 and teams that took a bit of a plummet. This week's listener questions were also dialled in.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a

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55:30

Poland Tops Week 1 Men's VNL Rankings Among League...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/06/16

In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at Week 1 of the 2025 Men's Volleyball Nations League. Poland is the only undefeated team, but teams are all very close and competitive, making things very interesting and exciting.We saw a variety of strategies in Week 1 roster construction, with different combinations of youth and experience. It's fair to say, however, that a lot of very young athletes stepped up on the big stage, making a case to keep them around long-term.If you have questions for

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57:23

Japan Dominates Women's VNL Week 1, Serbia and Korea...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/06/09

In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at Week 1 of the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League. Japan, Italy, and Turkey went undefeated in their respective pools, with Japan gathering a perfect 12-0 set record for the week.We also compare Week 1 roster construction, as some teams sent developmental squads to compete, while others used more experienced players. There were some pleasant surprises and a couple disappointments, and we break it all down.If you have questions for us or topics you

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57:36

Men's 2025 VNL Preview and Roster Breakdown

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/06/02

In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look ahead at what to expect from the Men's VNL competition, starting June 10. The American men are only returning 3 players from the bronze-medal winning Paris Olympic roster, so we check out the new talent that was called up and discuss what we can expect from this team.We also take a look at the rosters at the other top teams from around the world and make some predictions on what will happen this VNL season. Also, LOVB has some been signings heading into

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73:05

Women's VNL Preview and Roster Breakdown

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/05/26

In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look ahead at what to expect from the Women's VNL competition, starting June 3. The USA roster had a lot of people talking, and we take a look at the selections that were made, who was potentially snubbed, and how we think things will go for this new squad this season compared to the rosters submitted by other top programs around the world.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at

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41:12

Long Beach State Dominates UCLA to Win 4th NCAA Men's...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/05/15

In this episode of Volley Talk, we are jumping in a little earlier than usual to cover the NCAA men's volleyball championship. Long Beach State dominated all weekend long, earning the program's 4th national title in a definitive 3-0 victory over UCLA in the final.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball

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64:49

PVF Championship and Season Recap

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/05/12

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the PVF Championship that happened this past weekend in Las Vegas. Omaha, Indy, Atlanta, and Orlando went head to head to claim the highly coveted $1 million prize, and we break down the semifinals and final.With the 2nd PVF season coming to an end, Sarah and Adam run through a bit of an analysis of the league in general, from format and level of play to branding and presentation. If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us

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67:06

NCAA Men's Championship & PVF Championship Previews

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/05/05

In this episode of Volley Talk, we look ahead to both the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship and the PVF Championship, which are happening this weekend. The field is set for both events, and we throw out our predictions on how the weekend will go down.Pro leagues are wrapping up overseas, the CEV Women's Champions League Final Four was played in Istanbul, and we get to it with some great Volleyball 101 questions.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on

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80:01

Hawai'i Takes Down Long Beach State for Big West...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/04/28

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the NCAA men's conference tournaments that happened this past weekend with a particular focus on the incredible match between Hawai'i and Long Beach State for the Big West title. The stage is set for the NCAA tournament, but the lingering question is, who will get the 2 at-large bids??The Italian A1 Women's Final is over, and there is a lot going on off the court that Sarah & Adam have some big opinions about.If you have questions for us or topics you

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79:44

LOVB Finals and an Analysis of the Inaugural Season

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/04/15

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss all things LOVB. The inaugural season wrapped up this past weekend with the LOVB Finals in Louisville. There were some very exciting matches played, and "upset" seemed to be the word of the weekend.With the season now behind us, Sarah and Adam talk about different aspects of the league. What went well? What could be improved? Will there be any changes next season??If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on

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80:12

Wild Week in NCAA Men's Volleyball, PVF Omaha...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/04/07

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the PVF playoff battle happening as the regular season winds down, in particular the matchup between the Omaha Supernovas and the Orlando Valkyries. Also, in a wild week of NCAA men's volleyball, USC and Pepperdine put on a good show, and we break down the first of two matches they played.The LOVB regular season finished up in preparation for the grand finale in Louisville this week, Sarah and Adam rate the week's upsets, and the listener questions were

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70:28

#5 UC Irvine Sweeps #1 Long Beach State, LOVB Atlanta...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the match between LOVB's top 2 teams, Atlanta and Houston. Houston has had Atlanta's number all season, but Atlanta picked a good time to turn the table and fight back. Also, #1 Long Beach State suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Big West rival UC Irvine, which makes the remainder of conference play very interesting.NCAA men's volleyball was all over the place this week, PVF's Atlanta Vibe is making moves heading into the later part of

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70:39

LOVB Madison Battles into 3rd Place, PVF Indy Ignite...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/03/24

In this episode of Volley Talk, take a look at the very interesting 5-set match between then-third-place teams LOVB Madison and LOVB Salt Lake. We also dive into the PVF match between number 1 Omaha Supernovas and the Indy Ignite, who recently lost top scorer Leketor Member-Meneh to a season-ending injury.The race is on in LOVB, PVF, and for the NCAA men as playoffs loom closer and closer. Who is going to rise to the occasion and who is going to fall? Adam and Sarah also play a fun round of Pavan's

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74:39

Vakifbank Takes Down Fenerbahçe in a Golden Set,...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/03/17

In this episode of Volley Talk, we focus on Champions League. The men's quarterfinals got underway, and the women's semifinals are now set. 3 Italian teams and 1 Turkish team will battle it out in Istanbul for the 2025 title.Madison is clawing their way up the LOVB ranks, Omaha and Orlando are flip-flopping for that number 1 PVF spot, and Sarah & Adam make predictions for some upcoming matches.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or

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61:24

PVF's Vegas Thrill Continues to Struggle, Women's...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/03/10

In this episode of Volley Talk, we dive into the women's Champions League Quarterfinal matches, with a closer look at Milano vs Eczacibasi and Łodz vs Scandicci. We may be seeing some Golden Sets this week! Also, Vegas Thrill drops a 4-setter to the Indy Ignite, sparking questions about the trajectory of the team and who should be on the floor.Confirm of Deny makes a reappearance, and Sarah & Adam answer several listener questions.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to

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70:10

LOVB Madison is Back on the Winning Track, #15 Lewis...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/03/03

In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about Madison's back to back wins over the weekend, in particular their 3-0 over a disjointed Austin team. Lewis looked really good in their Midwestern matchup vs Loyola Chicago and executed a really good serve and blocking strategy.Champions League men's quarterfinal matchups are set, we take a look at several listener questions, and Sarah & Adam predict who will win each of the leagues currently taking place.If you have questions for us or topics you

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69:44

LOVB Houston Handles Omaha 3-0, Columbus Fury is...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/02/24

In this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the LOVB Houston match vs LOVB Omaha. Houston was looking a little fatigued, but took care of business 3-0. Also, the Columbus Fury have seemed to hit their stride in the PVF, posting back to back wins and surpassing the San Diego Mojo in the rankings.Adam introduces us to a new game, Champions League Women's quarterfinal matchups are set, and the men's NCAA season is heating up!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us

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