We're breaking down a wild week in women's volleyball. Izzy Starck's decision to step away raises big questions for Penn State, Purdue and TCU shake up the Top 25, and Texas vs. Stanford lives up to the hype. We also reveal our newest "club" members, look at AU's latest pro signings, and ask if Team USA has what it takes to battle the world's best.

A pair of teams looking for their first win of the season clash at NBTHS. North Brunswick comes off a close loss to South Plainfield, and St. Thomas Aquinas wants to rebound from a loss to Edison.

Welcome back to Beach Access, where Kyle Friend and Travis Mewhirter covered the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Hamburg Elite. They chat about: - Italians Reka Orsi Toth and Valentina Gottardi winning a shocking gold medal, the first Elite win in Italian women's history - Norway's Anders Mol and Christian Sorum going GOAT hunting, now one win closer to catching Ricardo and Emanuel for most all time - What's up with Sweden's David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig - Linda Bock, the can't miss new German

In this podcast I introduce ten distinct exercises specifically designed for volleyball players. These exercises utilize only a volleyball to enhance strength, flexibility, and explosive power. Overall, the content emphasizes bodyweight and stability drills as a means to improve overall athletic ability and prevent injuries in volleyball.

This is one of the most asked questions I get about recruiting, so we are going to talk about when every athlete should begin their recruiting journey! Although every athlete's process will look different, there are some consistencies that we can learn from and build our own process around. In this episode, I break down the ideal recruiting starting point, as well as some of the first few steps you should take.

volleyball, coaching, ace ball, youth sports, player development, team strategies, volleyball drills, coaching tips, sports education, volleyball training"It's a great game for skill development.""Miss serves don't count."Chapters01:12 Understanding Ace Ball: The Game Mechanics04:03 Variations of Ace Ball: Engaging Drills for All Levels10:01 Incentivizing Performance: Adjusting the Game Rules16:29 Counting Aces: Defining Success in Ace Ball21:57 Final Thoughts on Ace Ball

She knew how to beat her opponents on the court, but beating breast cancer was a challenge Fatima Balza didn't know how to approach. For this former star Penn state volleyball player and current coach of Western Nebraska CommunityCollege, Fati took to treating her cancer like she was training for a tournament. In the process, it changed her outlook on everything. As Fati explains to Janice, she is a Venezuelan native who never says “no“ to a challenge. Her enthusiasm and positivity is absolutely

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After a stunning weekend of volleyball, Alex is back to break down everything he learned from watching the world best go at it! After Italy and Brazil put on a classic on Saturday, the medal matches on Sunday lived up to the excitement. Alex provides a thematic analysis of what is going on at the top end of the sport, with practical examples to help you when coaching your teams!

It's the home opener for the North Brunswick Lady Raiders, as they host South Plainfield, who comes off beating Edison.

Coach Dave Shondell joins host Cory Palm to talk about two big wins in Tennessee and a great field for the 2025 Stacey Clark Classic.

Angie Akers is the Associate Head Coach of the Texas Longhorns beach volleyball team. A former elite collegiate and professional beach volleyball player, Angie began her coaching career internationally with the Dutch national teams, including at the Rio Olympics, and reached the pinnacle as head coach of the USA’s gold-medal-winning duo at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. After two successful seasons as Assistant Head Coach at Loyola Marymount—where she helped secure back-to-back conference

In this episode, Stephen is solo as Sevrin is still in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team outside hitter Jason Roberts to the show (1:59 - 51:23). Jason talks about the season, his training, and competing with the men's team, Jason also shares how he was first introduced to volleyball, the upcoming Sitting Volleyball World Cup on home soil in October and so much more! Text us!

Welcome to the Real Recruiting Stories mini-series, where we highlight the behind-the-scenes journeys of athletes navigating the ups and downs of the college recruiting process. In this first episode, Susan shares Emily’s inspiring path, a story that proves success isn’t always straightforward. After being offered a non-traditional role as a team manager instead of a roster spot, Emily faced a choice: walk away, or step in and keep working toward her dream. Her decision, relentless effo...

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

Any feedback? Send me a message In this Heritage Show episode, we celebrate the remarkable legacy of Gordon Neale OBE — a true giant of British volleyball and a pioneer of inclusive sport. Gordon shares how his journey began in the Army, playing volleyball over a net strung between two cars in Greece. From there, he went on to play in London and the National League in Essex before establishing a formal volleyball programme for the Army. He reflects on the challenges he faced embedding the sp...

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Kerri Pottharst, one of the greatest beach volleyball players of all time and certainly Australia's GOAT. We shot this episode in Gstaad, on July 4 weekend, and we chat all aspects of Pottharst's career, from her multiple Olympics to where she is now as one of the key commentators on VBTV.Chapters with Kerri Pottharst 00:00 Introduction to Australian Beach Volleyball 03:01 The Growth of Australian

Send us a text Find Us On Instagram @andersonperforamncerehab Back pain is the number one injury in beach volleyball—but it’s not really about the back. In this episode of Volleyball Performance, we break down why the hamstrings are the hidden culprit behind so many beach players’ back issues. You’ll learn how the sand changes sprinting mechanics, landing positions, and muscle demands—and why that puts your hamstrings under constant stress. Most importantly, we’ll cover three practical strate...

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