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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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64:17

A Look at the Big XII Conference Contenders,...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/10/27

In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the Big XII, in particular the handful of teams that are making a push for the conference title. Who do we think really has a chance to win it all? What are the strengths and shortcomings of those teams?By popular demand, we also break down offensive strategy. What makes a good set, what are the goals when running an offense, and how do teams accomplish those things?If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on

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114:56

Louisville Falls in 5 to SMU & Pitt, Special...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about Louisville- the good, the bad, and the ugly. The No. 4 team in the country dropped 2 conference matches last week to SMU and ACC rivals Pitt. Are they as good as they're cracked up to be, and what do they need to do to make a push for the Final Four?We also had the opportunity to sit down with AVCA legend and current chairperson of the LOVB Foundation, Kathy DeBoer. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to listen to our conversation with her.If you are

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55:29

Penn State Stuns Wisconsin in 3, Miami Pulls the...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the biggest NCAA upsets of the week. A struggling Penn State dominated Wisconsin 3-0, and Flormarie Heredia Colon put Miami on her back and recorded 38 kills on the way to getting the reverse sweep on Pitt. It was a surprising week for sure!NCAA rankings are staying relatively steady, with a few jumps here and there every week, but it seems like the story of the season so far has been injuries, particularly for Minnesota.If you have questions for us or

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77:13

NCAA Power 4 Breakdown, Conference Champion Predictions

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go through the Power 4 conferences and talk about our contenders for conference championships based on what we saw during the preseason and early conference play.Listener questions were really good this week, and there were several interesting matches that were worth a closer examination.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:

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65:08

Italy Repeats as Men's World Champion, Defeats...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the men's world championship playoffs, in particular the semifinals and medal matches. Italy put on a serving clinic against Poland and Bulgaria on their way to repeating as world champions in dominant fashion.Poland defeated Czechia for bronze with a very strong performance by Wilfredo Leon, although the result definitely falls short of their expectations.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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57:23

Men's World Championship Drama as Powerhouse Teams...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the wild ride that has been the men's world championship so far. Our predictions from last episode could not have been more wrong, so it's time to go back to the drawing board and try again.Conference play starts up this week in the NCAA, and a world champion will be named.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:

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56:06

2025 Men's World Championship Predictions, NCAA...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/09/16

In this episode of Volley Talk, we share our predictions for how the men's world championship is going to play out. With all the parity in men's volleyball, this is a tough task! We also take a look at the key NCAA matchups from last week, discuss the biggest surprises for the season so far, and Pavan's Percentages makes a long-awaited comeback!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:

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55:24

Italy Wins 2025 Women's World Championship, Completes...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/09/09

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the absolutely incredible medal matches from the 2025 Women's World Championship. This was some of the best volleyball we have seen in a very long time, if not ever, on the women's side.Italy extended their world-record winning streak to 36 matches en route to winning gold at Worlds, becoming the first team to hold the Olympic, VNL, and World Championship titles at the same time. They are the first team since Cuba in 2002 to hold the Olympic and World

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60:25

Women's 2025 World Championship Enters Final Phase,...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/09/03

In this episode of Volley Talk, we give the rundown of the 2025 Women's World Championships so far. Pool play is finished, the round of 16 is almost complete, and our quarterfinal predictions from last episode did not hold true!NCAA volleyball preseason is also underway, and there have been some outstanding matches so far. We give our way-too-early thoughts on teams' performances, what they need to do if they want to win the Natty in December, and much more.If you have questions for us or topics you

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78:22

Women's 2025 World Championship & NCAA Top 10 Previews

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/08/19

In this episode of Volley Talk, we do some digging into what to expect from the upcoming women's world championships and NCAA season. Both competitions start up this weekend, so there is going to be a lot of volleyball to watch!!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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79:12

Surprising American Pro League Updates, Answering Our...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss some big updates and roster changes coming out of LOVB and the PVF (yes, I'm still calling it the PVF for now) this week. We also try to tackle a question that we have been avoiding for quite some time... we were intimidated to take it on.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:

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83:33

Poland Wins 2025 Men's VNL, Doesn't Drop a Set During...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/08/05

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the matches from the Men's VNL Final 8. Poland was absolutely dominant, winning all 3 matches 3-0 and relying on different players throughout the week. Brazil and France didn't look as sharp as was expected, and surprisingly, not one match went to 5 sets.We have a lot of listener questions again this week, and this time they're (mostly) all about the men's game.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram

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71:53

Italy Extends Win Streak to 29 Matches, Repeats as...

Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan ·

2025/07/28

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the matches from the Women's VNL Final 8. Italy was dominant as usual, beating Brazil 3-1 in the final. There were a couple blow-outs, but overall it was a great week of volleyball.We have a lot of listener questions this week, so get ready for a lot of discussion!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:

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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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