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I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast

Matt West and Jackson Metichecchia

Your hosts Matt West 3x All-American and Jackson Metichecchia former Assistant coach at the University of Nevada Reno dissect the sport of volleyball through the life experiences our guests have to share.

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01:10:41

#20 - Kayla Banwarth: Big Daddy Hacks

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/09/06

Todays episode stars Ole Miss Head Coach Kayla Banwarth. On this podcast we will hear Kayla discuss her limited volleyball exposure living in Iowa, the culture of Nebraska volleyball, her first time being apart of the USA team, the sacrifices she made to be an olympian, winning a world championship, the devastation of losing a semi final match of the olympics, how culture over talent created the fortitude to bounce back and become bronze medalists, how she is applying her playing

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01:15:08

#19 - Jason Mansfield: A Born Teacher

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/08/30

Todays episode stars University of Washington assistant coach Jason Mansfield. Jason discuss his various coaching destinations, from his tenure at Stanford to Illinois and now U of W. The difference in culture, process and style each one has presented. The challenges he has willingly faced both as a father and coach. What teaching the game of volleyball means to him and what his style of teaching highlights.

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01:51

The Trailer

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/08/23

For those of you that want a brief introduction to what our Volleyball Podcast is all about take a listen and enjoy some of our favorite moments from our top viewed guests! We've got Olympians, World Champions, All Americans, Physical Specimens, Hot Takes, and All World People! Come take a listen!

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01:14:40

#18 - Keegan Cook: Timing Is Everything

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/08/14

Today’s guest is the University of Washington Head Coach Keegan Cook. In this episode Keegan talks about the responsibilities that come with being a young coach, his 10 years at SMC, working with one of the greatest coaches of all time Jim McLaughlin, the tough conversations that come with the territory, having banter with his assistants and much more!

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01:18:08

#17 - Aaron Mansfield: The Brain

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/08/09

Our guest today is the Head Coach of LMU Lions Aaron Mansfield. On this episode Aaron discuss his maturation process as a coach from his beginnings at UCSB, to Santa Clara and now LMU. He talks about wanting to become the first non-power 5 school to win a ring. The difference between the Art and the Science of being a good leader and his stance on how importance the mental side of the game really is.

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54:50

#15 - Jaylen Jasper: The Voice

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/07/12

This weeks guest is Current Stanford Athlete Jaylen Jasper. For those of you tuning in that haven’t heard, Stanford recently announced that they will be cutting their Men’s Volleyball Program. We brought Jaylen on to discuss his journey to Stanford, what Stanford means to him, and to tell us and our listeners what is currently going on with the program and how we the volleyball community can help. You can help by following the process @savestanfordmvb and signing the petition using the link below:

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59:31

#14 - Courtney Thompson: The Headband-It

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/07/07

This weeks episode features all time great Husky Courtney Thompson. Courtney is a World Champion, Olympic Silver and Bronze medalist. An NCAA National Champion and 3x First team all American. Court has always had a chip on her shoulder and her ability to compete and make the people around her better is what makes her quite possibly the most contagious personality to ever set foot in the American Sports Center. Courtney walks us through her volleyball journey starting with strongly disliking the game

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01:19:21

#13 - David Hunt: The Worker Bee

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/06/29

David is one of if not the hardest working person in the business. Listen to David talk about how he developed his work ethic, where his excitement and curiosity to learn the game stems from and what keeps him fired up to keep learning. Dealing with knuckleheads, learning how to be patient, teaching volleyball to a group that doesn’t speak your language nor cares to learn it. How he makes his athletes better people and trying to establish a quality culture.

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01:11:33

#12 - Josh Tuaniga: The Calculated Risk

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/06/23

This podcast details how All-Time Great 49er Josh Tuaniga was able to become a back-to-back National Champion, 4x All American, and AVCA Player of the Year. Josh discuss his love for studying the game even from the young age of 13, his admiration for his older brother Gus, having a great mentor like Tyler Hildebrand, and waking up at 4:30 just to set Nick Amado balls for 30 minutes to get the edge the needed to go back to back.

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52:45

#11 - Kim Hill: Greatest USA Tryout Athlete Ever!

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/06/16

On this episode, hear Kim discuss her path to becoming the greatest thing to ever come out of the USA National Team tryout. Kim talks about everything from her club career in Portland, Oregon to becoming the MVP of the FIVB World Championships. Kim also discusses the difficulties she overcame through using her Christian faith, crying restlessly her first year abroad and dealing with one of the toughest losses of her career.

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01:10:45

#10 - Micah Christenson: The Hawaiian Dirk Nowitzki

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/06/04

Today’s guest is All Time Great Trojan Micah Christenson. Micah is the current national team captain, 3x all-American, world cup, world league, italian superego champion, an olympic bronze medalist, 2x gatorade player of the year as a basketball athlete, and self proclaimed hawaiian Dirk Nowitzki. Here him talk about coming up through the USA pipeline, becoming the national team setter, his time in italy, losing in the the semi finals of an Olympics, bouncing back, his plan's to play until 2028

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01:04:26

#9 - Micah Ma'a: The Winningest Junior National...

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/05/29

Listen to all time great bruin Micah Ma'a talk about growing up on the island, the influence families such as the Mckibbin's, Shoji's, and Crabb's had on his game, winning 7 Junior National Championships, becoming a position less player in an era where specialization is praised, exploring his curiosity, playing for Speraw, and how fighting has earned him respect with his teammates. Give it a listen!

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01:17:05

#8 - Jordan Larson: The Governor

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/05/26

Listen to All Time Great Cornhusker Jordan Larson discuss her evolution as a volleyball player. From an 8 year old gym rat to current USA National Team Captain. You'll hear everything from winning championships to toxic environments to having a great time playing on team that maybe weren't the best on paper, but still incredibly memorable.

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01:00:20

#7 - Madi Kingdon: Ms. Hard or Harder

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/05/21

Listen to all time great wildcat Madi Kingdon talk about her evolution as an athlete and teammate. From recognizing hit the ball through the block isn't always the best idea to understanding where her teammates are coming from better, Madi takes us through it all!

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56:53

#6 - Micha Hancock: The Machine

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/05/16

Hear Micha layout her unique path in becoming a Nittany Lion, leading her team to back-to-back National Championships, becoming the AVCA Player of the Year, making it through preseasons with Russ Rose, the Italian Superlega, Polish Plusliga, and her current status with the USA National Team.

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01:12:44

#5 - Madi Bugg: The Smooth Operator

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/05/06

Listen to All Time Great Cardinal Madi Bugg discuss her progression as a setter. From a 9 year old kid trying to serve balls over the net in between sets at the local high school to 3x All-American, 3x Pac 12 Setter of Year, Bundesliga Champion, and current professional volleyball player for Champions League team ASPTT Mulhouse in France.

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36:05

#4 - Josh Taylor: The Coach

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/05/03

On this episode we will be discussing Josh meeting his beautiful new wife, his new found love for Missouri, his quick transition into coaching and how he quickly took over the helm as the head at Mizzou.

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01:06:34

#3 - Josh Taylor: The Player

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/05/03

Listen to Josh talk about his route into becoming a 2x All-American, 3x MPSF All-Conference, All Decade Pepperdine Wave, and Member of the National Team. In this podcast will discuss the influence Hawaii provided him in his journey to finding volleyball, playing with Taylor Crabb and the McKibbins, the junior national team, the recruiting process, and becoming an all time great wave.

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01:04:23

#2- Rich Barraza: Captain America

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/04/30

Hear Rich talk about his unorthodox journey in becoming a coach at SMBC, Pierce CC, Pepperdine and now the director of volleyball operations at Mamba Academy. From not being able to touch rim, pseudo assistant coach at Pierce CC, Beau Daniels, getting cut from UCSB, learning from Pepperdine greats: David Hunt, Jonathan Winder, and Marv Dunphy, about everything from how to run an offense to dealing with egos.

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01:06:22

#1- Matt Tarantino: Mr. Consistency

I Think We’re Good Here: Volleyball Podcast ·

2020/04/27

Matt taking us through his journey as a volleyball athlete. A story that includes being 6-5 at 13, coach on ones, Wilfredo Leon, Pepperdine, of course Marv Dunphy, and life in the workforce as a 2 time All American.

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